Mackay Pioneer Group
Fridays7:00PM - 8:30PM
The Neighbourhood Hub
4 George Street, Mackay, QLD
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsOpenWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Find AA Meetings in Mackay, Queensland
This directory lists 9 AA meetings in Mackay, 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 Mackay, 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 As Bill Sees It, 12 Steps & 12 Traditions, and Big Book meetings.
Sourced from official AA intergroups
AA Meetings in Mackay, Queensland
Sundays9:00AM - 10:00AM
The Neighbourhood Hub
4 George Street, Mackay, QLD
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Sundays7:00PM - 8:30PM
Mackay Baptist church
144 Shakespeare Street, Mackay, QLD
Meeting Types & Format:
As Bill Sees ItEnglish
Mackay Hope Group
Sundays7:00PM - 8:30PM
The Neighbourhood Hub
4 George Street, Mackay, QLD
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Mackay Pioneer Group
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:30PM
The Neighbourhood Hub
4 George Street, Mackay, QLD
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyOpenStep StudyWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Reading from the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions book.
Mackay Serenity Group
Wednesdays1:00PM - 2:00PM
Salvation Army Mackay
48 Gregory Street, Mackay, QLD
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Fenced building to the rear of the Salvos Op Shop
Mackay Beginners Group
Wednesdays7:00PM - 8:30PM
CQU Theatre 2
Sydney Street, Mackay, QLD
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
0458339463 John
Mackay Recovery Group
Thursdays7:00PM - 8:30PM
The Neighbourhood Hub
4 George Street, Mackay, QLD
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyOpenWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Mackay Hope Group
Saturdays7:00PM - 8:30PM
The Neighbourhood Hub
4 George Street, Mackay, QLD
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Saturdays9:30AM - 11:00AM
Mackay Women's Centre
418 Shakespeare Street, West Mackay, QLD
Meeting Types & Format:
Child-FriendlyDaily ReflectionsDiscussionNewcomerOpenWomenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
This is a safe place for women to share their experience, strength, and hope around recovery from drinking, and gaining sobriety. Contact: Sue 0402769898
Tuesdays5:30PM - 6:30PM
Mackay Women's Centre
418 Shakespeare Street, West Mackay, QLD
Meeting Types & Format:
Child-FriendlyDiscussionLiteratureOpenWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomWomenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
This is an open meeting for women where we share our experience, strength and hope around alcoholic recovery. It is a safe environment held in a Women's Centre. Children welcome.
Mondays7:00PM - 8:30PM
Meeting Hall
19 Holack Street, North Mackay, QLD
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
please note our venue has changed from St Vinnies Hostel to the new one listed above.
Mondays6:00PM - 7:00PM
The Whitsunday Neighborhood Centre Cannonvale
14-20 Hazelwood Crescent, Cannonvale, QLD
Meeting Types & Format:
As Bill Sees ItOpenEnglish
Wednesdays6:00PM - 7:00PM
Neighbourhood Centre Cannonvale
2 Hazelwood Crescent, Cannonvale, QLD
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenStep StudyEnglish
Fridays6:00PM - 7:00PM
Neighbourhood Centre Cannonvale
2 Hazelwood Crescent, Cannonvale, QLD
Meeting Types & Format:
As Bill Sees ItDiscussionOpenEnglish
Mondays6:30PM - 7:30PM
Moranbah Community Hall
Mills Avenue, Moranbah, QLD
Meeting Types & Format:
Child-FriendlyOpenEnglish
Fridays6:30PM - 7:30PM
Moranbah Community Hall
Mills Avenue, Moranbah, QLD
Meeting Types & Format:
Child-FriendlyOpenEnglish
Saturdays10:00AM - 11:00AM
Community Centre
38 Gregory Street #34, Bowen, QLD
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
About AA Meetings in Mackay
AA groups in Mackay, Queensland are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.
Meetings in Mackay 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. Mackay's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.
Understanding AA Meetings
Recovery Support in Mackay, Queensland Beyond Meetings
This directory lists 9 AA meetings in Mackay, Queensland at 4 venues. 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.