Find AA Meetings in Ballarat Central, Victoria

This directory lists 9 AA meetings in Ballarat Central, Victoria, 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 Ballarat Central, Sunday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 33% of groups (3) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 4 venues in and around the city.

Common formats include Women, As Bill Sees It, and Men meetings.

Sourced from official AA intergroups

AA Meetings in Ballarat Central, Victoria

Ballarat Steps Group
Sundays9:30AM - 10:45AM
Ballarat Trades Hall
24 Camp Street, Ballarat Central, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenStep StudyEnglish
Meeting Notes:

This meeting will be closed on the 16th of February as we will be at the Ballarat Anniversary.

Ballarat Womens Recovery Group
Sundays11:30AM - 12:30PM
Ballarat Trades Hall
24 Camp Street, Ballarat Central, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenWomenEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Meeting is held in Meeting Room 3, the first door on your right as you go through the main entrance to the building. Off-street parking is available in the facility's carpark, entry from Eastwood Street.

Ballarat Mens Group
Mondays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Eastwood Leisure Complex
20 Eastwood Street, Ballarat Central, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
As Bill Sees ItMenOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:

-Open meeting, all welcome. -Topic readings from "As Bill Sees It", with a speaker meeting once a month.

Ballarat Happy Hour Friday

Ballarat Happy Hour Group

Fridays6:00PM - 7:00PM
Online
204A Doveton Street South, Ballarat Central, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
SpeakerWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Corner of Eyre Street. Entry to hall from the rear of the building. Only street parking available.

Ballarat Serenity Saturday

Ballarat Saturday Afternoon Group

Saturdays1:00PM - 2:00PM
St John's Lutheran Church Hall Ballarat
204A Doveton Street South, Ballarat Central, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
Wheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:

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Daylesford Day At A Time Wednesday
Wednesdays6:30PM - 7:30PM
Daylesford Girl Guide's Hall
5 Duke Street, Daylesford, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Topics Discussion Meeting. Guest Speaker 1st Wednesday of each month. Meeting followed by food and fellowship.

Malmsbury Saturday
Saturdays5:00PM - 6:00PM
Malmsbury Mechanics' Institute
71 Mollison Street, Malmsbury, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyAs Bill Sees ItDiscussionOpenTradition StudyEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Mechanics Hall will open at 4.45pm and remain open after for unity and fellowship

Melton Group
Fridays7:00PM - 8:30PM
Djerriwarrh Community House
239 Station Road, Melton, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionNewcomerOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Topic Discussion

About AA Meetings in Ballarat Central

AA groups in Ballarat Central, Victoria are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.

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

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