Stepping Forward Online Workshop: Effective Communication for Carers of People Using Alcohol and other Drugs

7 Oct 2026 7.00pm - 9.00pm

Free education session for carers, delivering useful information to those supporting someone using alcohol and other drugs.

Is someone in your family or a friend using drugs and/or alcohol?

Are you looking for practical, down-to-earth information and support?

This workshop is suitable for anybody who is seeking to better communicate with their person using and other members of the family.

It will cover:

Effective Communication

  • Communication strategies.
  • How to talk to someone using substances.
  • How language impacts relationships.

Presented by Family Drug Support – a national, non-religious not-for-profit charity.

If you need more information, please contact Cadence, VIC Family Support Worker on 0493 683 860 or email cadence@fds.org.au

Details
Date:
7 Oct 2026
Time:
7.00pm - 9.00pm
Location
Online, Victoria Australia
Cost
$0
Organizer
Family Drug Support
0493 683 860
cadence@fds.org.au
Event Registration
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