Sundays5:00PM - 6:00PM
Sacred Heart Health Service
170 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
GayLGBTQLesbianEnglish
Meeting Notes:
LGBTQI+ meeting, open to all.
Access:
"Entry via Darlinghurst Road entrance only”
Find AA Meetings in Darlinghurst, New South Wales
This directory lists 5 AA meetings in Darlinghurst, New South Wales, 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 Darlinghurst, Friday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 20% of groups (1) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 4 venues in and around the city.
Common formats include LGBTQ and Men meetings.
Sourced from official AA intergroups
AA Meetings in Darlinghurst, New South Wales
Darlo ID Group
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Darlinghurst Community Space - Basement
277 Bourke Street, Darlinghurst, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:
Due to renovations being performed at , the Darlinghurst ID Tuesday 7pm meeting location, the meeting will be relocating for a period of 2 months effective from Tuesday 1st September. The temporary location with be at The Rocks Addres...
Access:
Entry via Berwick lane, behind the building, off Bourke st.
Francis Street Steps Group
Wednesdays5:00PM - 6:30PM
Unitarian Church Hall
15 Francis Street, Darlinghurst, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyEnglish
Fridays6:00PM - 7:00PM
Online
277 Bourke Street, Darlinghurst, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
GayMenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Contact: James C 0450 830100
Access:
Entry via Berwick lane, behind the building, off Bourke st.
Fridays8:00PM - 9:30PM
East Sydney Community Arts Centre
40 Burton Street #34, Darlinghurst, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:
Corner of Burton and Palmer Street. Enter from Palmer Street. Down the ramp on the lower floor.
Sundays9:00AM - 10:00AM
Rainbow Recovery Room Surry Hills
303 Riley Street, Surry Hills, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
GayLGBTQLesbianEnglish
Meeting Notes:
All Welcome
Saturdays9:00AM - 10:00AM
Rainbow Recovery Room Surry Hills
303 Riley Street, Surry Hills, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
GayLesbianEnglish
Meeting Notes:
* Gay * Lesbian * LGBTIQA+ * Non binary * Sexuality and Gender diverse All welcome.
Sundays11:00AM - 12:00PM
Rainbow Recovery Room Surry Hills
303 Riley Street, Surry Hills, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:
LGBTIQA+ Sexuality and gender diverse All welcome.
Mondays11:00AM - 12:00PM
Rainbow Recovery Room Surry Hills
303 Riley Street, Surry Hills, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsGayLGBTQLesbianEnglish
Meeting Notes:
LGBTIA+ All welcome
Tuesdays11:00AM - 12:00PM
Rainbow Recovery Room Surry Hills
303 Riley Street, Surry Hills, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
As Bill Sees ItGayLGBTQLesbianEnglish
Wednesdays11:00AM - 12:00PM
Rainbow Recovery Room Surry Hills
303 Riley Street, Surry Hills, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
GayLGBTQLesbianStep StudyEnglish
Meeting Notes:
LGBTIA+ meeting. All welcome.
Thursdays11:00AM - 12:00PM
Rainbow Recovery Room Surry Hills
303 Riley Street, Surry Hills, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
GayLGBTQLesbianLiving SoberEnglish
Meeting Notes:
LGBTIA+ meeting. All welcome.
Fridays11:00AM - 12:00PM
Rainbow Recovery Room Surry Hills
303 Riley Street, Surry Hills, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
As Bill Sees ItGayLGBTQLesbianEnglish
Meeting Notes:
LGBTIA+ meeting . All welcome.
Saturdays11:00AM - 12:00PM
Rainbow Recovery Room Surry Hills
303 Riley Street, Surry Hills, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
GayLGBTQLesbianSpeakerEnglish
Meeting Notes:
LGBTIA+ meeting . All welcome.
Thursdays5:30PM - 7:00PM
Rainbow Recovery Room Surry Hills
303 Riley Street, Surry Hills, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
LGBTQMeditationEnglish
Meeting Notes:
meditation beginning at 5:30pm, meeting at 6pm.
Wednesdays6:00PM - 7:00PM
Rainbow Recovery Room Surry Hills
303 Riley Street, Surry Hills, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyBig Book StudyChild-FriendlyLGBTQMeditationOpenWomenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Rainbow Women’s and Non-Binary AA meeting: Women and non-binary safe meeting. Open and inclusive of non-binary individuals and trans women. Begins with a 5 minute meditation followed by readings from the Big Book and 12 x 12. Tea, coffee, a...
Mondays6:00PM - 7:00PM
Rainbow Recovery Room Surry Hills
303 Riley Street, Surry Hills, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
GayLGBTQLesbianEnglish
Mondays8:00PM - 9:15PM
Online
Surry Hills, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
75-minute meeting. Proverbs/slogans discussion
Sundays10:00AM - 11:15AM
Matthew Talbot Hostel
22 Talbot Place, Woolloomooloo, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Fridays6:30PM - 7:30PM
Enid Cook Room, upstairs of Library & Community Centre
405 Crown Street, Surry Hills, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyOpenEnglish
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Foster House
5-19 Mary Street, Surry Hills, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Fridays7:00PM - 8:00PM
St George Anglican Church, Five Ways
239 Glenmore Road, Paddington, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
SpeakerEnglish
Meeting Notes:
First half is a speaker meeting and then shared.
Mondays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Online
Woolloomooloo, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsLGBTQEnglish
Meeting Notes:
ONLINE ONLY Zoom ID: 613157285 Password 000 LGBTQI Daily Reflections
Saturdays6:00PM - 7:00PM
The Rex Centre
58 Macleay Street, Elizabeth Bay, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
GayLGBTQLesbianEnglish
Meeting Notes:
All Welcome. Topic "My Recovery as It is Today" 5-minute shares.
Wednesdays6:30PM - 7:30PM
The Rex Centre
58 Macleay Street, Elizabeth Bay, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Normal start time 6:30pm. One hour meeting. Themes: Daily Reflections and Mental Health. All welcome. Normal Wednesday meetings in the Baroda Room the Rex Centre, Kings Cross.
About AA Meetings in Darlinghurst
AA groups in Darlinghurst, New South Wales are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.
Meetings in Darlinghurst 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. Darlinghurst's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.
Understanding AA Meetings
Recovery Support in Darlinghurst, New South Wales Beyond Meetings
This directory lists 5 AA meetings in Darlinghurst, New South Wales at 4 venues. One of them meets 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?
| Option | What it is | Medically supervised | How it is paid for |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA meetings | Free peer support groups, in person and online | No | Free, self supporting through member contributions |
| Detox | Short term supervised withdrawal while alcohol leaves the body | Yes | Health service or paid, depending on the provider |
| Residential treatment | Residential rehabilitation, living on site for a set period | Yes | Health service, insurance, or self funded |
| Outpatient treatment | Community and outpatient AOD services, structured sessions while living at home | Usually | Health service, insurance, or self funded |
| Sober living | Sober living and transitional housing, shared abstinent housing with house rules | No | Usually 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:
- National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline, 1800 250 015. Free and confidential, 24 hours a day, connecting to the service in your state or territory.
- Emergency and crisis contacts if the situation is urgent right now.
Service details verified against the Alcohol and Drug Foundation on . The AA Directory lists meetings. It does not run, recommend, rank, or take payment from any treatment provider, sober living operator, or detox service, and has no affiliation with the groups it lists.