Northern Beaches Breakfast Zoom Group
Thursdays7:00AM - 8:00AM
Online
Freshwater, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsEnglish
Meeting Notes:
ONLINE ONLY Daily Reflections
Find AA Meetings in Freshwater, New South Wales
This directory lists 8 AA meetings in Freshwater, 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 Freshwater, Saturday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and morning (5 AM–12 PM) sessions are the most common. About 88% of groups (7) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 2 venues in and around the city.
Sourced from official AA intergroups
AA Meetings in Freshwater, New South Wales
Northern Beaches Breakfast Zoom Group
Sundays8:00AM - 9:00AM
Online
Freshwater, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsEnglish
Northern Beaches Breakfast Zoom Group
Mondays7:00AM - 8:00AM
Online
Freshwater, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsEnglish
Northern Beaches Breakfast Zoom Group
Tuesdays7:00AM - 8:00AM
Online
Freshwater, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsEnglish
Northern Beaches Breakfast Zoom Group
Wednesdays7:00AM - 8:00AM
Online
Freshwater, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsEnglish
Northern Beaches Breakfast Zoom Group
Fridays7:00AM - 8:00AM
Online
Freshwater, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsEnglish
Northern Beaches Breakfast Zoom Group
Saturdays8:00AM - 9:00AM
Online
Freshwater, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsEnglish
Freshwater Saturday Group
Saturdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
St Mark's Anglican Church hall
Freshwater, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:
Near Freshwater shops Parking across the road on Oliver Street in council car park. Hall is downstairs underneath Church. 1-hour meeting.
Saturdays7:00AM - 8:00AM
Online
Curl Curl, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Topic meeting Prayer & Meditation - Step 11 (practicing "two way prayer") Reading followed by mediation for about 10 mins - then time to write down thoughts. Opportunity to share what is written with the group
Saturdays5:00PM - 6:00PM
Salvation Army Hall Manly
59 Pittwater Road, Manly, NSW
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NewcomerEnglish
Sundays6:00PM - 7:00PM
Salvation Army Hall Manly
59 Pittwater Road, Manly, NSW
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English
Meeting Notes:
Chris 0434 970 437 Sean 0477 410 633
Wednesdays6:00PM - 7:00PM
Salvation Army Hall Manly
59 Pittwater Road, Manly, NSW
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Big Book StudyEnglish
Sundays8:00AM - 9:00AM
Youth and Community Centre
9 Kangaroo Street, Manly, NSW
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Big Book StudyBreakfastEnglish
Wednesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
St Mary's Church Hall Manly
1 Denison Street, Manly, NSW
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OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Contact: John 0418 680 739
Mondays7:00AM - 8:00AM
North Curl Curl Community Centre
2 Griffin Road, North Curl Curl, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
BreakfastDaily ReflectionsEnglish
Tuesdays7:00AM - 8:00AM
North Curl Curl Community Centre
2 Griffin Road, North Curl Curl, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
BreakfastDaily ReflectionsEnglish
Wednesdays7:00AM - 8:00AM
North Curl Curl Community Centre
2 Griffin Road, North Curl Curl, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
BreakfastDaily ReflectionsEnglish
Thursdays7:00AM - 8:00AM
North Curl Curl Community Centre
2 Griffin Road, North Curl Curl, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
BreakfastDaily ReflectionsEnglish
Fridays7:00AM - 8:00AM
North Curl Curl Community Centre
2 Griffin Road, North Curl Curl, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
BreakfastDaily ReflectionsEnglish
Saturdays8:00AM - 9:00AM
North Curl Curl Community Centre
2 Griffin Road, North Curl Curl, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
BreakfastDaily ReflectionsEnglish
Sundays4:00PM - 5:00PM
North Curl Curl Community Centre
2 Griffin Road, North Curl Curl, NSW
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As Bill Sees ItSpeakerEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Speaker - last Sunday of the month
Thursdays6:00PM - 7:00PM
North Curl Curl Community Centre
2 Griffin Road, North Curl Curl, NSW
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CandlelightDaily ReflectionsOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Mondays7:30PM - 8:30PM
North Curl Curl Community Centre
2 Griffin Road, North Curl Curl, NSW
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Step StudyTradition StudyWomenEnglish
Fridays12:00PM - 1:00PM
St Matthew's Church Hall
The Corso, Manly, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:
NOTE: Meeting starts 12 NOON mid-day .
About AA Meetings in Freshwater
AA groups in Freshwater, New South Wales are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.
Meetings in Freshwater 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. Freshwater's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.
Understanding AA Meetings
Recovery Support in Freshwater, New South Wales Beyond Meetings
This directory lists 8 AA meetings in Freshwater, New South Wales at 2 venues. 7 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.