# Event Details - **Event Name**: QLD Ipswich/Ripley Stepping Forward: Stages of Change - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 20 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon, 20 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm (+10:00) - **Event Description**: FREE education session for families and friends, delivering information to those supporting someone using alcohol and drugs.About this EventIs 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 ChangeThe stages of change for those using substancesThe stages of change for familiesTools and strategies to help build coping and resiliencePresented by Family Drug Support - a national, non-religious not-for-profit charity.Coffee, tea and refreshments will be providedEach 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.Our session will be held at the Stockland Providence Sales and Community Hub 6 Amity Way South Ripley, QLD.Any enquiries to Edgar 0484 002 178Alternatively you may contact Head Office on (02) 4782 9222 https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/f908e580-252a-11f1-a591-7f7175887899-rimg-w1077-h740-dc020202-gmir.png - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-ripley/qld-ipswich-ripley-stepping-forward-stages-of-change/100001982260108345 - **Event Categories**: Nonprofit, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: South Ripley - **state**: QL - **country**: Australia - **location**: 6 Amity Wy - **lat**: -27.6917186 - **long**: 152.8074927 - **full address**: 6 Amity Wy, 6 Amity Way, South Ripley, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: QLD Ipswich/Ripley Stepping Forward: Stages of Change - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/4594837c2a977a9c7436e58780f5a0bb522178053086a2cf60223a77032189e6-rimg-w968-h556-dc8fc5ee-gmir.jpg?v=1774100245 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is QLD Ipswich/Ripley Stepping Forward: Stages of Change being held? - **A:** QLD Ipswich/Ripley Stepping Forward: Stages of Change takes place on Mon, 20 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Mon, 20 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm at 6 Amity Wy, 6 Amity Way, South Ripley, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing QLD Ipswich/Ripley Stepping Forward: Stages of Change? - **A:** QLD Ipswich/Ripley Stepping Forward: Stages of Change is organized by Family Drug Support. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** QLD Ipswich/Ripley Stepping Forward: Stages of Change is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in South Ripley, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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FDS is primarily made up of volunteers who have often experienced first hand the trauma and chaos of having family members with drug dependency. They have travelled the same road.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFounding date\r\n1997\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nServices\r\n24/7 Telephone Support Line for family members and friends affected by someone else's drug or alcohol use - 1300 368 186 Peer support groups for familiesStepping Stones to Success group program for families\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n " } ] } ] ```