Coolangatta Group
Fridays10:00AM - 11:30AM
St Augustine's Parish Hall
McLean Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Hall on lower church grounds
Find AA Meetings in Coolangatta, Queensland
This directory lists 10 AA meetings in Coolangatta, Queensland, 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 Coolangatta, Monday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and morning (5 AM–12 PM) sessions are the most common. About 30% 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 Discussion and Literature meetings.
Sourced from official AA intergroups
AA Meetings in Coolangatta, Queensland
Kirra Hill ID Group
Fridays11:00AM - 12:00PM
Online
Coolangatta, QLD
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Kirra Hill Spiritual Concept Group
Sundays10:00AM - 11:30AM
Kirra Hill Community Centre (downstairs)
1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Group Conscience, last Sunday of month.
Coolangatta Group
Mondays10:00AM - 11:30AM
St Augustine's Parish Hall
McLean Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Hall on lower church grounds
Kirra Hill ID Group
Mondays11:00AM - 12:00PM
Online
Coolangatta, QLD
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Coolangatta Group
Tuesdays10:00AM - 11:30AM
St Augustine's Parish Hall
McLean Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionLiteratureOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Hall on lower church grounds
Coolangatta Group
Wednesdays10:00AM - 11:30AM
St Augustine's Parish Hall
McLean Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Hall on lower church grounds
Coolangatta Group
Thursdays10:00AM - 11:30AM
St Augustine's Parish Hall
McLean Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Hall on lower church grounds
Kirra Hill ID Group
Thursdays11:00AM - 12:00PM
Online
Coolangatta, QLD
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Coolangatta Group
Saturdays10:00AM - 11:30AM
St Augustine's Parish Hall
McLean Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Hall on lower church grounds
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:30PM
Online
Tweed Heads, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
As Bill Sees ItMenEnglish
Thursdays6:30PM - 7:30PM
Living Temple Church
24 Toolona St, Tugun QLD 4224, Australia, Tugun, QLD
Meeting Types & Format:
IndonesianLiteratureOpenSC
Meeting Notes:
Rotating Format. Limited mobility accessible
Wednesdays7:00PM - 8:30PM
The Salvation Army Tweed Centre
Woodlands Drive, Banora Point, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Mondays6:00PM - 7:15PM
Palm Beach Community Centre
1 Thrower Drive, Palm Beach, QLD
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyStep StudyWheelchair AccessEnglish
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
The Pines Meeting Room
33 Guineas Creek Road, Elanora, QLD
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
1 hour guest speaker meeting.
Saturdays2:30PM - 3:30PM
Uniting Church Elanora
17A Applecross Way, Elanora, QLD
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyLiteratureOpenWheelchair AccessWomenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Women only
Saturdays5:30PM - 6:30PM
Red Cross Rooms Palm Beach
38 Eleventh Avenue, Palm Beach, QLD
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Topic meeting
Wednesdays6:00PM - 7:00PM
Red Cross Rooms Palm Beach
38 Eleventh Avenue, Palm Beach, QLD
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Tuesdays7:30PM - 9:00PM
Anglican Church Hall Kingscliff
41 Pearl Street, Kingscliff, NSW
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Sundays5:00PM - 6:00PM
Girl Guides Hut Burleigh Heads
Tabilban Street, Burleigh Heads, QLD
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Mondays6:00AM - 7:00AM
Girl Guides Hall Burleigh Heads
57 Tabilban Street, Burleigh Heads, QLD
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
### 7am on Public Holidays ###
Tuesdays6:00AM - 7:00AM
Girl Guides Hall Burleigh Heads
57 Tabilban Street, Burleigh Heads, QLD
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
### 7am on Public Holidays ###
Wednesdays6:00AM - 7:00AM
Girl Guides Hall Burleigh Heads
57 Tabilban Street, Burleigh Heads, QLD
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
### 7am on Public Holidays ###
Thursdays6:00AM - 7:00AM
Girl Guides Hall Burleigh Heads
57 Tabilban Street, Burleigh Heads, QLD
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
### 7am on Public Holidays ###
Fridays6:00AM - 7:00AM
Girl Guides Hall Burleigh Heads
57 Tabilban Street, Burleigh Heads, QLD
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
### 7am on Public Holidays ###
About AA Meetings in Coolangatta
AA groups in Coolangatta, Queensland are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.
Meetings in Coolangatta 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. Coolangatta's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.
Understanding AA Meetings
Recovery Support in Coolangatta, Queensland Beyond Meetings
This directory lists 10 AA meetings in Coolangatta, Queensland 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.