Find AA Meetings in Manly, New South Wales
This directory lists 6 AA meetings in Manly, 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 Manly, Sunday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. In-person groups meet across 4 venues in and around the city.
Common formats include Big Book and Newcomer meetings.
AA Meetings in Manly, New South Wales
Chris 0434 970 437 Sean 0477 410 633
Hall is located through the adjacent alleyway. Limited parking is available in Kangaroo Lane.
Contact: John 0418 680 739
Manly/Fairlight Friday Group
NOTE: Meeting starts 12 NOON mid-day .
Big Book Beginners Group
Hall is located through the adjacent alleyway. Limited parking is available in Kangaroo Lane.
ONLINE ONLY Daily Reflections
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
Speaker - last Sunday of the month
About AA Meetings in Manly
AA groups in Manly, New South Wales are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.
Meetings in Manly 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. Manly's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.