Find AA Meetings in Australia

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Find AA meetings across Australia. There are 1,777 meetings listed in 986 cities, open to residents and visitors alike. Click any city below to see meeting times, locations, and directions.

Australia has one of the largest AA communities outside North America, with meetings running daily in every state and territory — from the dense inner-city rooms of Sydney and Melbourne to small weekly groups in outback towns.

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AA Meetings in Australia by the Numbers

Across Australia, the 1,777 listed AA groups are concentrated in Melbourne (31 meetings), Sydney (21), and Frankston (11), with active groups in 986 cities in total. Sunday is the busiest day for meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 6% of groups (99) offer an online or hybrid option.

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When AA groups meet in Australia

  • Sunday297
  • Monday203
  • Tuesday0
  • Wednesday0
  • Thursday0
  • Friday0
  • Saturday0

Meetings per day of the week across Australia. Sunday has the most scheduled groups.

What members read between meetings

A.A.'s own literature does most of the heavy lifting between meetings in Australia. These are the books most often spotted on a member's bookshelf, with a short note on what each one is for. Each card is tagged with its language.

Alcoholics Anonymous (the Big Book)

English

The book Bill W. and Dr. Bob wrote first, in 1939. Most members pick up a copy in their first week or two and keep it close.

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Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions

English

Bill W.'s longer essays on each Step and each Tradition. The usual companion read once the Big Book starts to feel familiar.

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Living Sober

English

A short, practical book about the day-to-day of staying sober. Often the one a sponsor suggests in the first month.

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Daily Reflections

English

One short A.A. reading for each day of the year, with a thought to carry into it. Members often keep a copy on the kitchen counter.

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As Bill Sees It

English

Brief passages from A.A.'s co-founder, arranged by topic. Some groups read one aloud at the top of every meeting.

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Came to Believe

English

Members' own short accounts of what "a Power greater than ourselves" came to mean to them. Helpful for anyone wary of the word God.

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Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (Large Print)

English

The same 12&12 essays in a larger typeface. Often the edition kept for reading aloud or for easier eyes.

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More A.A. literature

English

Browse the wider shelf of A.A.-approved reading — Living Sober, Daily Reflections, the Grapevine collections, and more.

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About AA in Australia

AA's history in Australia

Alcoholics Anonymous reached Australia in the mid-1940s, only a decade after its founding in the United States, making it one of the oldest AA communities in the world. Today the fellowship is coordinated by the Australian General Service Office, with local intergroups and central service offices in every capital city keeping meeting lists current.

Finding a meeting in Australian cities

Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide each host hundreds of weekly meetings covering every format: open and closed discussion, Big Book study, step work, men's and women's groups, and young people's meetings. Regional centres like Newcastle, Geelong, the Gold Coast, and Cairns have active groups as well, so most Australians are within reach of an in-person meeting.

Online and rural options

Distance is a real barrier in rural and remote Australia, and the local fellowship responded early with a strong online meeting culture. Many groups listed here run on Zoom or as hybrid meetings, letting members in remote areas of Western Australia, the Northern Territory, and Tasmania join daily meetings without a long drive.

For visitors and travellers

All meetings are conducted in English and visitors are welcomed exactly as at home — arrive a few minutes early, introduce yourself if you wish, and you will usually be offered a phone list. If you are travelling between cities, the meeting times on this directory make it straightforward to keep a daily routine going.

Finding AA Meetings in Australia

Alcoholics Anonymous has groups across 986 cities in Australia, with 1,777 meetings listed in this directory. Whether you are looking for a group near home or need a meeting while travelling, the listings below include times, addresses, and format details to help you find the right fit.

Meeting Types Available in Australia

AA meetings in Australia run in several formats. Here is a brief overview:

Open Meetings

Open to the public. Family, friends, and anyone curious about A.A. are welcome to attend.

Closed Meetings

For people with a desire to stop drinking. What is shared stays in the room.

Speaker Meetings

A member shares their story of "experience, strength, and hope." Often a good starting point for newcomers.

Step Study Groups

Groups that read and work through the 12 Steps together, applying the principles to everyday situations.

Major Cities with AA Support in Australia

Melbourne is Australia's most active AA community with 31 meetings. Other cities with an AA presence include Sydney, Frankston, Mackay.

Melbourne

31 AA meetings

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Sydney

21 AA meetings

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Frankston

11 AA meetings

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Mackay

9 AA meetings

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Saint Kilda

9 AA meetings

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Toowoomba City

9 AA meetings

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For Travelers and Visitors

Visiting Australia?

  • • English-speaking meetings in major cities
  • • No advance registration required
  • • Just show up and introduce yourself
  • • AA is the same worldwide - you'll feel at home

For Residents

  • • Find your local home group
  • • Multiple meeting times throughout the week
  • • Online meetings available for flexibility
  • • Connect with the local AA community

Online AA Meetings in Australia

Online AA meetings in Australia follow the same format as in-person meetings: shared readings, personal shares, and open discussion. They are a practical option for people in rural areas, those with mobility constraints, or anyone whose schedule makes regular travel difficult.

Benefits of Online Meetings

  • • Attend from anywhere in Australia or abroad
  • • No transportation required
  • • Ideal for rural areas with limited options
  • • Same confidentiality as in-person

How to Join Online

  • • Look for "Online" or "Hybrid" meetings
  • • Click "Join Online" for meeting link
  • • Most use Zoom or similar platforms
  • • Camera optional - participate comfortably

Getting Started with AA in Australia

First-Time Attendees

Anyone can walk into an AA meeting in Australia without prior registration. You are not expected to speak, and you only need to give your first name if you choose to. Many groups keep printed material on hand for people attending for the first time.

Language Considerations

While many meetings in Australia are conducted in the local language, major cities typically offer English-speaking meetings. Check the meeting details for language information or contact the local AA intergroup for guidance.

AA membership has one requirement: a desire to stop drinking. Australia's meetings are open to anyone who meets it.

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