Food for Thought: Dinner, Learning, and Connection for AOD Families and Carers (Sunshine)

Food for Thought: Dinner, Learning, and Connection for Families and Carers of People Using Alcohol and/or Drugs

Join Family Drug Support during Carers Week for an evening of dinner, practical learning and connection with other families and carers impacted by someone else’s alcohol or other drug use.

A catered dinner is included, followed by an interactive Stepping Forward: Setting Workable Boundaries session.

Setting boundaries can be difficult when you care about someone using alcohol or other drugs. Families can find themselves caught between wanting to help, trying to prevent harm, and protecting their own wellbeing.

During the session, we will explore:

• Why setting boundaries can be difficult.
• How to set realistic boundaries that protect your wellbeing.
• Tips for communicating your boundaries.
• Respond when boundaries are challenged.
• Maintain connection with your person while changing how you respond to their substance use.

The session is practical and designed specifically for families and carers. You can participate in discussion and reflection without any expectation to share personal details.

You will also have a chance to connect with other families and carers who understand the experience and learn more about the Footscray Family Drug Support Group and ongoing support available from Family Drug Support and the Western Metro Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect Centre

This event is for family members and carers of people using alcohol and/or other drugs. Your person does not need to be in treatment, seeking help or making changes for you to attend.

For more information, please contact Cadence: 0493 683 860 | cadence@fds.org.au

This event is supported by Carers Victoria.