Find AA Meetings in Essendon, Victoria

This directory lists 5 AA meetings in Essendon, 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 Essendon, Tuesday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. In-person groups meet across 2 venues in and around the city.

Common formats include Big Book and Speaker meetings.

Sourced from official AA intergroups

AA Meetings in Essendon, Victoria

Moonee Ponds Big Book Essendon Tuesday

Moonee Ponds Big Book Essendon Group

Tuesdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Essendon Community Baptist Church
138 Buckley Street, Essendon, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Helping members become familiar with the magic contained within the "Big Book" and the role it plays in recovery. Each week we read a section from the book Alcoholics Anonymous (the "Big Book") and then open up to members sharing their t...

Happy Destiny Kensington Steps Thursday
Thursdays6:15PM - 7:15PM
Christ Church Kensington
76 McCracken Street, Kensington, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Reading through the 12 Steps, as they are written in the 12&12. One step each week, followed by sharing on the step, or your experience, strength and hope in recovery. Newcomers welcome!

Coburg Tuesday
Tuesdays8:00PM - 9:30PM
Coburg Senior Citizens Centre
21 Harding Street, Coburg, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:

November 3rd 2026 Coburg Tuesday 54th anniversary, Melbourne Cup Day. Coburg Seniors club 21 Harding St Coburg, 8.00 - 9.30pm. All welcome.

Trans, Non-Binary and Women's Meeting Fitzroy North Friday
Fridays6:15PM - 7:15PM
Bargoonga Nganjin - North Fitzroy Library
182 Saint Georges Road, Fitzroy North, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsDiscussionLGBTQLesbianNewcomerNon-BinaryTransgenderWomenEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Meeting for women, trans, non-binary and gays etc. All welcome especially newcomers! We read a page from the Daily Reflections book and share on our experience, strength and hope. If you arrive late (after 6:15pm) Please knock on t...

Sobriety in the City Group
Thursdays6:15PM - 7:15PM
Multicultural Hub
506 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:

This meeting will be closed on Boxing Day 26.12.24 Please check with reception in case of room change

About AA Meetings in Essendon

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

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

Recovery Support in Essendon, Victoria Beyond Meetings

This directory lists 5 AA meetings in Essendon, Victoria at 2 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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