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Cairns Stepping Forward: Family Stages of Change & Effective Communication

Stratford community hallStratford, QLD
Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026 from 6 pm to 8:30 pm AEST
Overview

FREE education session for families and friends, delivering information to those supporting someone using alcohol and 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 will cover:

Families Stages of Change

  • The stages of change for those using substances
  • The stages of change for families
  • Tools and strategies to help build coping and resilience

Effective Communication

  • Essentials of communication
  • What works and what doesn't
  • Practical strategies that can make a difference

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

Each Stepping Forward session is designed so that you will have something of value to take away to help you on your journey. Everyone is welcome to attend one or more sessions.

For more information or if you have any questions feel free to call

Anna on 0490-536-931 or email anna@fds.org.au

FREE education session for families and friends, delivering information to those supporting someone using alcohol and 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 will cover:

Families Stages of Change

  • The stages of change for those using substances
  • The stages of change for families
  • Tools and strategies to help build coping and resilience

Effective Communication

  • Essentials of communication
  • What works and what doesn't
  • Practical strategies that can make a difference

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

Each Stepping Forward session is designed so that you will have something of value to take away to help you on your journey. Everyone is welcome to attend one or more sessions.

For more information or if you have any questions feel free to call

Anna on 0490-536-931 or email anna@fds.org.au

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Highlights

  • 2 hours 30 minutes
  • In person

Location

Stratford community hall

15 Kamerunga Road

Stratford, QLD 4870

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