Fridays1:30PM - 3:00PM
Bridge Darebin - Preston
218 High Street, Preston, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionIndigenousNewcomerOpenWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Find AA Meetings in Preston, Victoria
This directory lists 7 AA meetings in Preston, 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 Preston, Wednesday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 14% of groups (1) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 4 venues in and around the city.
Common formats include Newcomer, Daily Reflections, and Discussion meetings.
Sourced from official AA intergroups
AA Meetings in Preston, Victoria
Preston Sunrise Group
Sundays7:00AM - 8:00AM
West Preston Baptist Church
108 Cramer Street, Preston, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Daily Reflections
Preston Beginners Discussion Group
Mondays7:30PM - 8:30PM
West Preston Baptist Church
108 Cramer Street, Preston, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
NewcomerWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Beginners meeting.
Wednesdays8:00PM - 9:30PM
Bridge Darebin - Preston
218 High Street, Preston, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Preston Wednesday Night Group
Wednesdays8:00PM - 9:30PM
The Bridge Preston
220 High Street, Preston, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:
0433 083 087 0497 656 109
Thursdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Online
Preston, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
NewcomerOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
This meeting is a beginner's discussion group with a focus on helping those who are new or returning to AA
Preston Sunrise Group
Saturdays7:00AM - 8:00AM
West Preston Baptist Church
108 Cramer Street, Preston, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Email preston.sunrise.zoom@gmail.com
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.
Fridays8:00PM - 9:30PM
Coburg Senior Citizens Centre
21 Harding Street, Coburg, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
All welcome.
Mondays8:00PM - 9:30PM
St Gabriel's School Hall
5 Viola Street, Reservoir, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:
Curtis 0449563797
Mondays12:30PM - 1:30PM
Span Community House
64 Clyde Street, Thornbury, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyEnglish
Mondays8:30PM - 9:30PM
Online
Northcote VIC 3070, Australia, Northcote, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyTradition StudyOnline Meeting
Meeting Notes:
Open Traditions Study, One tradition a week with sharing and readings International Three Legacies Meeting invites you to a scheduled meeting:
Tuesdays8:30PM - 9:30PM
Online
Northcote VIC 3070, Australia, Northcote, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
As Bill Sees ItMeditationOnline Meeting
Meeting Notes:
Open meeting discussing As Bill See's it and Spiritual concepts/meditation Online Meeting Details: International Three Legacies Group is inviting you: Topic: As Bill Saw It Time: 8:30pm
Mondays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Online
Northcote South, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
MeditationOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Meditation meeting
Fridays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Jika Jika Community Centre
1B Plant Street, Northcote, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
Wheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Northern Lights Special Event: Women Speakers Night, Friday April 10th, 2026. All are welcome to join us for an evening of shared experience and fellowship.
Mondays6:15PM - 7:15PM
Rear of St Andrews Uniting Church Fairfield
Fairfield, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyWheelchair AccessEnglish
Mondays6:15PM - 7:15PM
St Andrews Uniting Church (Rear)
85 Gillies Street, Fairfield, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenStep StudyWheelchair AccessEnglish
Saturdays6:00PM - 7:00PM
All Saints Anglican Church
14-16 High Street, Northcote, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsOpenEnglish
Sundays6:00PM - 7:00PM
All Saints Anglican Church
14-16 High Street, Northcote, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyMenOpenStep StudyEnglish
Meeting Notes:
**This is a Men's Steps Meeting** We welcome people who are new to AA or researching sobriety. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help others achieve sobriety. As a fellowship we help each other to live a happy and sober life.
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:30PM
All Saints Anglican Church
14-16 High Street, Northcote, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Wednesdays11:00AM - 12:30PM
St John's Anglican Church (Hall)
494 Victoria Street, Brunswick West, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Saturdays10:00AM - 11:00AM
Mark Street Hall
1 Mark Street, Fitzroy North, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
As Bill Sees ItWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Meeting Notes:
As Bill Sees It. Dogs are no longer allowed at this meeting.
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...
Wednesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Athol Gill Centre
100 Hodgkinson Street, Clifton Hill, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyOpenEnglish
Tuesdays10:30AM - 11:30AM
Ivanhoe Uniting Church
19 Seddon Street, Ivanhoe, VIC
Meeting Types & Format:
Child-FriendlyOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Coffee & tea available
About AA Meetings in Preston
AA groups in Preston, Victoria are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.
Meetings in Preston 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. Preston's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.
Understanding AA Meetings
Recovery Support in Preston, Victoria Beyond Meetings
This directory lists 7 AA meetings in Preston, Victoria at 4 venues. One of them meets 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.