Katoomba Thursday Group
Thursdays6:30PM - 7:30PM
St Hilda's Anglican Church
68 Katoomba Street, Katoomba, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
Living SoberEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Meeting in hall underneath church, via side driveway.
Find AA Meetings in Katoomba, New South Wales
This directory lists 5 AA meetings in Katoomba, 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 Katoomba, Sunday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and afternoon (12–5 PM) sessions are the most common. About 60% of groups (3) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 3 venues in and around the city.
Common formats include As Bill Sees It and Living Sober meetings.
Sourced from official AA intergroups
AA Meetings in Katoomba, New South Wales
Katoomba Sunday Group
Sundays10:30AM - 11:30AM
Online
Katoomba, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
As Bill Sees ItEnglish
Meeting Notes:
The meeting has a "waiting room". Please introduce yourself if you’ve not been to the meeting before. As Bill Sees It (book discussion)
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
St Hilda's Anglican Church
68 Katoomba Street, Katoomba, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Contact: Roman 0415585875
Access:
Meeting in hall underneath church, via side driveway.
Katoomba Wednesday Lunch Group
Wednesdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Online
Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia, Katoomba, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
Online Meeting
GLBTQI Promises Group
Saturdays4:00PM - 5:00PM
Online
8 Station Street, Katoomba, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
Location Temporarily ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:
ONLINE ONLY Zoom ID 81973861018 Password 266466 Contact: Terry S 0408628179
Sundays7:00PM - 8:30PM
Anglican Church Hall Leura
137 Megalong Street, Leura, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:
In-person meeting resumed Jan 2022
Fridays2:00PM - 3:00PM
Holy Trinity Church Wentworth Falls
17 Armstrong Street, Wentworth Falls, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
Child-FriendlyMeditationNewcomerOpenStep StudyWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
The Falls Friday afternoon meeting is a 10th Step meeting focusing on daily inventory: "Continued to take personal inventory..." We begin each meeting with 5 minutes of silent reflection meditation. Members are then encouraged to do a sp...
Wednesdays6:00PM - 7:00PM
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
18 Inconstant Street, Blackheath, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:
Primary contact: Garry (02) 47517131 Secondary contact: Stephen 0412275433
Mondays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Community Centre Lawson
9 New Street, Lawson, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:
Duration : 1 Hour meeting.
Saturdays1:00PM - 2:30PM
The Lawson Mechanics Institute
284 Great Western Highway, Lawson, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Mondays6:00PM - 7:00PM
Hazelbrook Uniting Church - Hall
Hazelbrook, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenWheelchair AccessWomenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
All welcome. The format of our meeting is to focus on steps 1, 2 and 3 and share our experience strength and hope. We welcome new group members! Come and join us!! Contact Jess on 0420 977 896 for enquiries.
Fridays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Online
160 Macquarie Road, Springwood, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyTradition StudyEnglish
Wednesdays7:30PM - 9:00PM
Springwood Presbyterian Church Hall
160 Macquarie Road, Springwood, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Thursdays7:30PM - 8:00PM
Uniting Church Hall Glenbrook
Glenbrook, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
As Bill Sees ItEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Topic / As Bill Sees It
Mondays7:30PM - 9:00PM
Uniting Church Hall Glenbrook
Glenbrook, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:
Jim - 0403586546
Thursdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
LINC Hall Lithgow
1 Padley Street, Lithgow, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:
CONTACT Brad: 0476 659 144
Tuesdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
LINC Hall Lithgow
1 Padley Street, Lithgow, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
Living SoberEnglish
Meeting Notes:
CONTACT Brad: 0476 659 144
Wednesdays7:00PM - 8:30PM
Silverdale Public Hall
1984 Silverdale Road, Silverdale, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Sundays6:00PM - 7:00PM
Penrith Seniors Centre
86 Station Street, Penrith, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudySpeakerEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Speaker Meeting (every fourth week)
Tuesdays11:00AM - 12:30PM
St Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church(rear)
326 High Street, Penrith, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
NewcomerEnglish
Meeting Notes:
House of H.O.P.E. - 11am Penrith Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous ***** Helping Other People Everywhere ***** " Our Primary Purpose is to Stay Sober and Help Others to Achieve Sobriety " 11am - AA Meeting 12.30pm - Recovery Support Group Cal...
Mondays6:00PM - 7:00PM
Seventh Day Adventist Church Cambridge Park
34 Cam Street, Cambridge Park, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
NewcomerEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Contact Paul 0452 328 220
Wednesdays6:00PM - 7:30PM
Mission Australia Centre Kingswood
46 Bringelly Road, Kingswood, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
WomenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Contact: 0482 556 229
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Jordan Springs Community Hub
2 Cullen Avenue, Jordan Springs, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudySpeakerWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomWomenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
BYOBB bring your own Big Book for reading Big Book study except on first Tuesday of the month when it is a speaker meeting.
Thursdays7:30PM - 9:00PM
Online
The Slopes NSW 2754, Australia, The Slopes, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsOpenOnline Meeting
Fridays6:30PM - 7:30PM
Community Centre Claremont Meadows
172-180 Sunflower Drive, Claremont Meadows, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Contact: Jerry 0490 818 291
About AA Meetings in Katoomba
AA groups in Katoomba, New South Wales are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.
Meetings in Katoomba 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. Katoomba's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.
Understanding AA Meetings
Recovery Support in Katoomba, New South Wales Beyond Meetings
This directory lists 5 AA meetings in Katoomba, New South Wales at 3 venues. 3 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.