Elsternwick Group
Saturdays7:30PM - 9:00PM
St John's Uniting Church Elsternwick
567 Glen Huntly Road, Elsternwick, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:
Enter off Glen Huntly Road.
Find AA Meetings in Elsternwick, Victoria
This directory lists 7 AA meetings in Elsternwick, 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 Elsternwick, Thursday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and morning (5 AM–12 PM) sessions are the most common. About 71% of groups (5) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 2 venues in and around the city.
Sourced from official AA intergroups
AA Meetings in Elsternwick, Victoria
Mondays7:30AM - 7:50AM
Online
Elsternwick, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
11th Step MeditationMeditationOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Step 11 Meeting 20 minute Meditation meeting
Tuesdays7:30AM - 7:50AM
Online
Elsternwick, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
11th Step MeditationMeditationOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Step 11 Meeting 20 minute Meditation meeting
Wednesdays7:30AM - 7:50AM
Online
Elsternwick, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
11th Step MeditationMeditationOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Step 11 Meeting 20 minute Meditation meeting
Thursdays7:30AM - 7:50AM
Online
Elsternwick, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
11th Step MeditationMeditationOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Step 11 Meeting 20 minute Meditation meeting
Roads to Recovery Elsternwick
Thursdays12:15PM - 1:30PM
St John's Uniting Church Elsternwick
567 Glen Huntly Road, Elsternwick, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
Wheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Open to all who identify as alcoholics.
Access:
Enter off Glen Huntly Road.
Fridays7:30AM - 7:50AM
Online
Elsternwick, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
11th Step MeditationMeditationOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Step 11 Meeting Meditation meeting
Wednesdays6:00PM - 7:00PM
Elwood + St Kilda Neighbourhood Learning Centre
87 Tennyson Street, Elwood, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
Living SoberOpenEnglish
Tuesdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Elwood + St Kilda Neighbourhood Learning Centre
87 Tennyson Street, Elwood, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsNewcomerOpenWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Wednesdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Elwood + St Kilda Neighbourhood Learning Centre
87 Tennyson Street, Elwood, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyOpenWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomWomenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Sharon 0405 000 773 Women's Big Book Study.
Thursdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Elwood + St Kilda Neighbourhood Learning Centre (ESNLC)Room 2
87 Tennyson St, Elwood VIC 3184, Australia, Elwood, VIC
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BulgarianNewcomer
Tuesdays8:00PM - 9:30PM
Online
Caulfield Junction, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:
12 steps reading and sharing.
Tuesdays8:00PM - 9:30PM
Online
Caulfield Junction, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Saturdays6:00PM - 7:00PM
St Kilda Parish Mission Uniting Church
163 Chapel Street, Saint Kilda, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
This meeting is a guest speaker format.
Wednesdays7:00PM - 8:15PM
St Kilda Parish Mission Uniting Church
163 Chapel Street, Saint Kilda, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
NewcomerOpenEnglish
Sundays5:00PM - 6:00PM
St Kilda Baptist Church
9 Pakington Street, Saint Kilda, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Saturdays8:00AM - 9:00AM
Online
38 Blessington Street, Saint Kilda, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
BreakfastOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Across the road from the St Kilda Botanical Gardens In person and online
Fridays6:00PM - 7:00PM
The Old Court House Brighton
63 Carpenter St, Brighton VIC 3186, Australia, Brighton, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
Discussion
Meeting Notes:
Format: Spiritual recovery reading
Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Online
Saint Kilda, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Word of Mouth - Online Topic discussion
Mondays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Online
Saint Kilda, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyNewcomerOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Online Meeting Big Book study This is a 60-minute meeting where we read through parts of the Big Book and share on what we've just read. Stay after the meeting to continue the conversation. Everyone is welcome, particularly newcomers.
Mondays8:00PM - 9:30PM
Online from St Kilda
Saint Kilda, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Sundays6:00PM - 6:45PM
Online
631 High Street, Prahran, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyMenNewcomerOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Fridays6:30PM - 7:30PM
Christ Church Community Centre (Community Room)
14 Acland Street, Saint Kilda, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
631 High Street, Prahran, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
NewcomerOpenSecularEnglish
Meeting Notes:
"One Big Tent" refers to the AA conference approved book that describes the experiences of agnostic and atheist AA members as originally published in "The Grapevine". This AA Group adheres to the AA preamble & Traditions and, as such, does ...
Sundays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Online
631 High Street, Prahran, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
MenNewcomerOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
About AA Meetings in Elsternwick
AA groups in Elsternwick, Victoria are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.
Meetings in Elsternwick 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. Elsternwick's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.
Understanding AA Meetings
Recovery Support in Elsternwick, Victoria Beyond Meetings
This directory lists 7 AA meetings in Elsternwick, Victoria at 2 venues. 5 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.