Forster Monday Group
Mondays9:00AM - 10:00AM
Online
Forster, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
Living SoberEnglish
Meeting Notes:
ONLINE ONLY - Zoom ID 822 4580 8328 Password: 2222428 Living Sober book discussion
Find AA Meetings in Forster, New South Wales
This directory lists 5 AA meetings in Forster, 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 Forster, Monday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and morning (5 AM–12 PM) sessions are the most common. About 40% of groups (2) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 5 venues in and around the city.
Common formats include Living Sober, Daily Reflections, and Women meetings.
Sourced from official AA intergroups
AA Meetings in Forster, New South Wales
Forster Monday Lunch Group
Mondays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Online
36 MacIntosh Street, Forster, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsWomenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Hybrid with Zoom attendance. Zoom: ID 8469111564 Contact: Alison +61 413997304 Women's meeting
Forster Wednesday Group
Wednesdays9:00AM - 10:00AM
Girl Guide Hall Forster
LOT 701 Lake Street, Forster, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
As Bill Sees ItEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Live, face to face meeting. Opposite the Sports Field which is next to the YMCA. As Bill Sees It (book discussion)
Access:
Live, face to face meeting. Opposite the Sports Field which is next to the YMCA.
Forster Friday Group
Fridays1:00PM - 2:00PM
Masonic Lodge Hall
27 Lake Street, Forster, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:
Contact: Trevor 0400 699 713
Forster Saturday Group
Saturdays9:30AM - 11:00AM
Forster Girl Guides Hall
34A Lake Street, Forster, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Step and Traditions meeting
Access:
Live, face to face meeting. Opposite the Sports Field which is next to the YMCA.
Wednesdays7:00PM - 8:30PM
Salvation Army Hall Tuncurry
7 South Street, Tuncurry, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:
Steps meeting alternate weeks.
Fridays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Neighbourhood Centre Nabiac
37 Nabiac Street, Nabiac, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:
Contact: Bob 0412 326 155
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:30PM
Communty Centre Elizabeth Beach
3957 The Lakes Way, Elizabeth Beach, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:
Contact: Terry 0401 396 676.
Sundays9:00AM - 10:00AM
Online
250 Victoria Street, Taree, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
Location Temporarily ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Contact: Tim 0431 283 227 Spiritual concept meeting
Saturdays12:30PM - 1:30PM
Uniting Church Hall Taree
29 Albert Street, Taree, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:
Contact Danny 6551 2245
Tuesdays12:30PM - 2:00PM
Uniting Church Hall Taree
29 Albert Street, Taree, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:
Contact: Barry 0421825835
Thursdays7:00PM - 8:30PM
Taree Destiny Church
108-114 High Street, Taree, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyTradition StudyEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Contact Joanne on 0478 111 874
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Old Courthouse
4 Farquhar Street, Wingham, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedCross Talk PermittedDiscussionNewcomerStep StudyLocation Temporarily ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Group attendance is closed for alcoholics only to discuss Steps 1, 2, and 3 as presented in the Big Book. "The primary purpose of any A.A. group is to carry the A.A. message to alcoholics. Experience with alcohol is one thing all A.A. me...
Mondays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Uniting Church Wingham
39 Farquhar Street, Wingham, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsEnglish
Mondays6:00PM - 7:30PM
Uniting Church Hall Bulahdelah
9 Blanch Street, Bulahdelah, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Tuesdays6:30PM - 7:30PM
Uniting Church Hall Bulahdelah
9 Blanch Street, Bulahdelah, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
Step Study
Sundays1:00PM - 2:00PM
School of Arts Gloucester
Denison Street, Gloucester, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:
Corner of Church & Dennison Streets, upstairs from art gallery. Contact: Julie 0417 394 070
Wednesdays1:00PM - 2:00PM
School of Arts (upstairs)
Gloucester, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Daily Reflections.
Mondays7:00PM - 8:00PM
St Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church
421 Ocean Drive, Laurieton, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Contact: Michael 0429 992 074 Big Book study.
Fridays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Nelson Bay Community Hall
6 Norburn Avenue, Nelson Bay, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsEnglish
Tuesdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Online
Nelson Bay, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyEnglish
Tuesdays6:00PM - 7:30PM
Community Church Bonny Hills
1060 Ocean Drive, Bonny Hills, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Meeting Notes:
This is a discussion meeting reading from the 'Emotional Sobriety II' book. Everyone is welcome to attending, whether you're a newcomer or been in for a while. As this is a discussion meeting, we have a focus on everyone attending getting a...
Fridays1:00PM - 2:00PM
DINS Office
103 Dowling Street, Dungog, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:
Contact: 0437 246 996.
Wednesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Uniting Church Hall Wauchope
Hastings Street, Wauchope, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Saturdays3:00PM - 4:30PM
Online
Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia, Port Macquarie, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsOnline Meeting
About AA Meetings in Forster
AA groups in Forster, New South Wales are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.
Meetings in Forster 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. Forster's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.
Understanding AA Meetings
Recovery Support in Forster, New South Wales Beyond Meetings
This directory lists 5 AA meetings in Forster, New South Wales at 5 venues. 2 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?
| 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.