Find AA Meetings in Castlemaine, Victoria

This directory lists 5 AA meetings in Castlemaine, 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 Castlemaine, Sunday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and morning (5 AM–12 PM) sessions are the most common. In-person groups meet across 3 venues in and around the city.

Common formats include 12 Steps & 12 Traditions, Literature, and Newcomer meetings.

Sourced from official AA intergroups

AA Meetings in Castlemaine, Victoria

Castlemaine Sunday

Castlemaine Sunday Group

Sundays11:00AM - 12:00PM
Castlemaine Uniting Church Hall
12 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:

Toy Library Room - please enter via rear carpark.

Castlemaine Thursday

Castlemaine Group

Thursdays7:00PM - 8:30PM
Castlemaine Uniting Church Hall
12 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:

Toy Library Room - please enter via rear carpark.

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

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.

Bendigo Womens Group
Fridays6:00PM - 7:00PM
Community Church of Christ (Hall)
60 Havlin Street West, Quarry Hill, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomWomenEnglish
Meeting Notes:

1st and 3rd Friday of each month

Bendigo Steps Group
Mondays7:00PM - 8:30PM
The Salvation Army Bendigo
65-71 Mundy Street, Bendigo, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenStep StudyWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Meeting Notes:

BYO Big Book, 12x12

Saturday Night Living Sober Group
Saturdays7:00PM - 9:00PM
Bendigo Baptist Church
10 Parsonage Grove, Eaglehawk, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionLiving SoberOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:

1st hour, Living Sober topic meeting. 2nd hour, supper and fellowship (supper provided).

As Bill Sees It Huntly Group
Wednesdays7:00PM - 8:30PM
Huntly Memorial Hall
647 Midland Highway, Huntly, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
As Bill Sees ItOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Al-Anon participation. Every last Wednesday of the month is a Traditions meeting.

About AA Meetings in Castlemaine

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

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

Recovery Support in Castlemaine, Victoria Beyond Meetings

This directory lists 5 AA meetings in Castlemaine, Victoria at 3 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?

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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