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24.01.2022 International Family Drug Support Day Monday 24th February 3 - 4 pm. BCYF's Alcohol and Other Drugs & Mental Health Services team invite you to come along and share your experience with others at this special event. Please click on the link below for BCYF page... https://www.facebook.com/BCYFGeelong/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARAigBMUg_eyFwnFVTgH7gh3L_5tLLgTuGUaYBq0GhjeE7IjvG8meGCPgl2gfzJSPLfr0VXWapWRAqFR International Family Drug Support Day

20.01.2022 Our International Family Drug Support day in Sydney was a great event! Our staff Emma was the MC, Sue, Denise, James, Jane and Julie kept it all running smoothly. FDS CEO Tony opened the event. Jen and Anne both very powerful speakers, shared from the family perspective. Other speakers were; John Della Bosca Chair of the FDS Board, Jo Haylen MP and Cate Faehrmann MLC, Jennifer Frendin from Odyssey House NSW, and our sponsors for the IFDS events Mark Anns from Indivior and Andrew McGuire from Mundipharma.

19.01.2022 Coping with self-isolation With the new advice regarding the Corona virus many people are now having to self-isolate which means long periods of time at home on their own. Whilst this can be boring and lonely, we want to encourage you to see it as an opportunity to get involved with various activities. In our Stepping Stones course we encourage people to use their balance pole which is a metaphor we use to help cope with crisis, the balance pole we refer to consists of things... that people enjoy and utilise to get through difficult times. Often when we are in crisis, we discard the balance pole and it is important to use it if possible. Therefore, when self-isolating some of the things we would encourage you to think about would be; 1, Taking up or rediscovering hobbies and interests 2. Contacting friends that you may have not talk to in a while. 3. Reading 4. Listening to enjoyable music 5. Yoga, exercise, spending time with animals and relaxing in a bath We find that doing these things not only helps our well-being, but starts to build goals and a sense of purpose even when life can be difficult. They also take our mind off being completely focused on problems.

17.01.2022 4th Annual Harm Reduction Tea Party Smokey Mountain Harm Reduction, Full Circle Recovery Centre, Macon Overdose Prevention Coalition with Global Partners Family Drug Support and Families For Sensible Drug Policy. Discuss ways we can support each other as we work together to reduce the harms associated with substance use,... Monday 24th February 2 - 4 pm. Full Circle Recovery Centre https://www.facebook.com/events/177878846614107/

16.01.2022 Jo Haylen Mp was a key speakers at our Sydney International Family Drug Support Day 2020. Jo spoke of her commitment to drug law reform and Labor's support for a Drug Summit. Anne spoke of the importance of supporting a family member through sharing her experiences. Anne and Jo with our CEO Tony Trimingham and Dr Marianne Jauncey the Medical Director of MSIC

15.01.2022 Our International FDS event in Adelaide was highly successful! Many thanks to our fantastic project workers Angie, and Sally for their all their hard work. Fami...ly members Anne and Catherine, Sam Raven from SANDAS, HON Peter Malinauskas MP, Scott Wilson CEO of ADAC, HON. Stephen Wade MLC, Lynnn Stevens from ADIS SA, and Mark Parnell MLC all spoke at the event, sharing experiences, the importance of family support to people affected by drug and alcohol, and drug and alcohol dependence should be treated as a health concern See more

13.01.2022 Our IFDS day in Melbourne was a great success! Many thanks to the Family project worker Chloe and our wonderful volunteers Gail, Cassandra and Wendy for their hard work, The event was held at the Hawthorn Town Hall. Family member Wendy, Peter Wearne Yarra Drug and Health Forum, Dr Tim Read MLC, Dr Stefan Gruenert CEO Odyssey House Victoria and David Limbrick MLC, all spoke at the event sharing experiences, discussing the harmful effects of the stigma within the community and needed legislation changes.

11.01.2022 Our International FDS day in Rockhampton went very well! Many thanks to our great family project workers Chrissie, Anna, Ali and Tracey for their hard work. We had the following speakers; Durumbal Elder (Uncle) George James, Brittany Lauga MP, John Stimson Manager at Lives Lived Well, Lyn Anderson Helum Yumba CEO, Ashley Hull District crime Prevention Coordinator, Matthew Johnson - Clinical Nurse Consultant. They discussed the importance of family support, reducing shame and stigma and the significance of harm minimisation.

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10.01.2022 Our International FDS day in Brisbane was a great event! Many thanks to our lovely family support workers Chrissie, Anna, Ali and Tracey. Michael Berkman MP hosted our event at the Queensland Parliament. Margie and Lynda, Helen Taylor from Queensland Health, Chris Stafford from the Police Referral Services, Ros Bates MP and Hon Steven Miles MP all spoke at the event highlighting the need to acknowledge and support the families experiencing the effects of drugs and alcohol with their loved ones.

05.01.2022 At our International FDS day in Canberra the Health Minister Hon.Greg Hunt announced the Australian Government funding for our Telephone Support Line. We were very fortunate to also have the following speakers showing their support for FDS; Anne and Jen our highly engaging guests speaking from the family perspective. Senator Richard Di Natale, former leader of the Greens. Hon. Tanya Plibersek, Rebekha Sharkie MP and Senator Jacqui Lambie.

02.01.2022 At family drug support we have devised a greeting to our friends that upholds sensible health precautions but says hello, good to see you. You make a fist with your right hand and hold it over your heart, then you simply open your hand.

01.01.2022 MEDIA RELEASE International Family Drug Support Day 2020 Families Welcome Significant Announcement by The Australian Government...Continue reading

01.01.2022 Narrabri International Family Drug Support Day 28th February! Please visit our website to register your interest https://internationalfdsday.fds.org.au/2020-events