Find AA Meetings in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

This directory lists 12 AA meetings in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, with times, locations, and directions. Whether you live here or are passing through, the listings are open to anyone looking for help with alcohol.

Across Canberra, Sunday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and morning (5 AM–12 PM) sessions are the most common. About 83% of groups (10) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 5 venues in and around the city.

Common formats include Daily Reflections and As Bill Sees It meetings.

Sourced from official AA intergroups

AA Meetings in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Daily Reprieve Online Group

Thursdays7:15AM - 8:15AM
Online
Canberra ACT 2601, Australia, Canberra, ACT
Meeting Types & Format:
As Bill Sees ItDaily ReflectionsEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Email: dailyreprievezoom@gmail.com

Thursdays10:00AM - 11:30AM
Online
Canberra, ACT
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsOpenStep StudyEnglish
Meeting Notes:

This is an online-only meeting. Visitors and Newcomers are welcome. Meeting ID: 319 262 0689 Passcode: 5101520 +61 3 7018 2005 Australia +61 7 3185 3730 Australia +61 8 6119 3900 Australia +61 8 7150 1149 Australia +61 2 8015 6011 Aus...

Daily Reprieve Online Group

Sundays7:15AM - 8:15AM
Online
Canberra ACT 2601, Australia, Canberra, ACT
Meeting Types & Format:
As Bill Sees ItDaily ReflectionsSCOnline Meeting
Meeting Notes:

One week we will read from 'The Spiritual Experience" and share, the following week will be a 20 minute meditation followed by sharing, week 3 is a guest speaker followed by sharing and the fourth week will be a reading from the "24hr a Day...

Daily Reprieve Online Group

Mondays7:15AM - 8:15AM
Online
Canberra ACT 2601, Australia, Canberra, ACT
Meeting Types & Format:
As Bill Sees ItDaily ReflectionsEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Email: dailyreprievezoom@gmail.com

Daily Reprieve Online Group

Tuesdays7:15AM - 8:15AM
Online
Canberra ACT 2601, Australia, Canberra, ACT
Meeting Types & Format:
As Bill Sees ItDaily ReflectionsEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Email: dailyreprievezoom@gmail.com

Pathways Group

Tuesdays5:30PM - 6:30PM
Baptist Church Hall
Currie Crescent, Canberra, ACT
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Daily Reflections. Meeting now resumed.

Access:

Across the courtyard from the main church - in the adjacent hall.

Daily Reprieve Online Group

Wednesdays7:15AM - 8:15AM
Online
Canberra ACT 2601, Australia, Canberra, ACT
Meeting Types & Format:
As Bill Sees ItDaily ReflectionsEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Email: dailyreprievezoom@gmail.com

Daily Reprieve Online Group

Fridays7:15AM - 8:15AM
Online
Canberra ACT 2601, Australia, Canberra, ACT
Meeting Types & Format:
As Bill Sees ItDaily ReflectionsEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Email: dailyreprievezoom@gmail.com

Saturdays10:00AM - 11:00AM
Online
1 Elder Street, Braddon, ACT
Meeting Types & Format:
NewcomerWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Meeting in venue. Zoom may be active but depends on availability of technical capacity. Beginners meeting

Saturdays4:00PM - 5:00PM
St Columba's Uniting Church
7 Farrer Street, Braddon, ACT
Meeting Types & Format:
As Bill Sees ItDaily ReflectionsWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:

This is a inclusive Rainbow Group and an open meeting, using readings from As Bill Sees It and Daily Reflections.

Fridays7:00PM - 8:30PM
St John's Anglican Church, Reid
45 Constitution Avenue, Reid, ACT
Meeting Types & Format:
Young PeopleEnglish
Meeting Notes:

**PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE FOR FRIDAY 2 OCTOBER ONLY** For Friday, 2 October 2026, the meeting will be held at 7pm at the Combined Services Forum, Pavillion on Northbourne, 242 Northbourne Ave, Dickson ACT 2602. No need to attend or pay ...

Saturdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
13th Canberra Scout Group Hall
Oconnor, ACT
Meeting Types & Format:
Location Temporarily ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Venue temporarily closed due to lockdown. Zoom meeting suspended pending new codes.

About AA Meetings in Canberra

AA groups in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.

Meetings in Canberra follow the same 12-step program used worldwide. Many are conducted in the local language, but some cities also hold English-speaking meetings for international visitors.

Attending Your First Meeting

What to Expect

  • • Arrive a few minutes early to introduce yourself
  • • No obligation to speak - listening is perfectly acceptable
  • • Share only your first name to maintain anonymity
  • • Meetings typically last 60-90 minutes

Complete Confidentiality

Everything shared in AA meetings stays confidential. "Who you see here, what you hear here, when you leave here, let it stay here" is a fundamental principle that protects everyone's privacy and creates a safe space for honest sharing.

The only requirement to attend is a desire to stop drinking. Canberra's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.

Recovery Support in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Beyond Meetings

This directory lists 12 AA meetings in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory at 5 venues. 10 of them meet online. AA is not treatment and does not provide detox, medical care, or housing. Those are separate services, and knowing which is which matters.

What kinds of alcohol support are there in Australia?

Alcohol support options in Australia compared by what they are, medical supervision, and how they are paid for
OptionWhat it isMedically supervisedHow it is paid for
AA meetingsFree peer support groups, in person and onlineNoFree, self supporting through member contributions
DetoxShort term supervised withdrawal while alcohol leaves the bodyYesHealth service or paid, depending on the provider
Residential treatmentResidential rehabilitation, living on site for a set periodYesHealth service, insurance, or self funded
Outpatient treatmentCommunity and outpatient AOD services, structured sessions while living at homeUsuallyHealth service, insurance, or self funded
Sober livingSober living and transitional housing, shared abstinent housing with house rulesNoUsually rent paid by the resident

Is it safe to stop drinking without medical help?

Not always. Stopping suddenly after heavy daily drinking can cause withdrawal that is genuinely dangerous, which is why supervised withdrawal exists as its own service. If you drink heavily every day, speak to a doctor or a withdrawal service first. This is the published position of the Alcohol and Drug Foundation, not advice from this directory.

What is sober living housing and who is it for?

Sober living and transitional housing are shared homes where everyone is staying sober, usually with house rules and required meeting attendance. It is housing, not treatment. Residents commonly move in after residential treatment and attend local AA meetings as part of the house agreement.

Where can I get free and confidential help now?

If you would rather speak to somebody today than read further, these are free, confidential, and not run by this site:

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