Find AA Meetings in Paddington, New South Wales

This directory lists 5 AA meetings in Paddington, 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 Paddington, Sunday 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 3 venues in and around the city.

Common formats include Speaker, Meditation, and As Bill Sees It meetings.

Sourced from official AA intergroups

AA Meetings in Paddington, New South Wales

Paddington Friday

Paddington Friday Group

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.

Paddington Sunday

Paddington Sunday Group

Sundays6:00PM - 7:00PM
Online
189 Underwood Street, Paddington, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
Location Temporarily ClosedMeditationEnglish
Meeting Notes:

ONLINE ONLY Zoom ID 908857970 Password 021730 Meditation meeting

Access:

Meeting is on Ground floor, to the left.

Paddington Sunday
Wednesdays7:30PM - 8:00PM
Eddie Ward Centre
189 Underwood Street, Paddington, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:

We look forward to welcoming you!

Access:

Meeting is on Ground floor, to the left.

Paddington Shy Sharers Thursday

Paddington Shy Sharers Group

Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Eddie Ward Centre
189 Underwood Street, Paddington, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
As Bill Sees ItSpeakerEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Raised Voice Sharing Open meeting with a 15 Minute guest speaker. All are welcome with a special invitation to first timers and those in their first 12 months.

Access:

Meeting is on Ground floor, to the left.

Saturday Morning No Frills
Saturdays8:30AM - 9:30AM
St Francis of Assisi Church Hall
457-459 Oxford Street, Paddington, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:

This is a straightforward no topic no frills ID meeting with volunteer sharing. This is a meeting not a group and as such has no group conscience. All members welcome.

Access:

It's just on your left on Oxford ST as you pass the Paddington gates of Centennial Park. There is parking in the church. Hall at the back of St Francis Assisi Church Paddington

Darlinghurst ID Tuesday 7pm
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...

Potts Point Wednesday
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.

Woolloomooloo Sandwich Club Saturday
Saturdays8:00PM - 9:30PM
The Rex Centre
58 Macleay Street, Elizabeth Bay, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:

Meeting held in the Greenknowe Room. Sandwiches- Tea, coffee, biscuits and food also provided after meeting. All welcome.

About AA Meetings in Paddington

AA groups in Paddington, New South Wales are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.

Meetings in Paddington 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. Paddington's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.

Recovery Support in Paddington, New South Wales Beyond Meetings

This directory lists 5 AA meetings in Paddington, New South Wales at 3 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?

Alcohol support options in Australia compared by what they are, medical supervision, and how they are paid for
OptionWhat it isMedically supervisedHow it is paid for
AA meetingsFree peer support groups, in person and onlineNoFree, self supporting through member contributions
DetoxShort term supervised withdrawal while alcohol leaves the bodyYesHealth service or paid, depending on the provider
Residential treatmentResidential rehabilitation, living on site for a set periodYesHealth service, insurance, or self funded
Outpatient treatmentCommunity and outpatient AOD services, structured sessions while living at homeUsuallyHealth service, insurance, or self funded
Sober livingSober living and transitional housing, shared abstinent housing with house rulesNoUsually 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?

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