7pm meeting followed by free pizza and fellowship

GSRs and interested AA members – come and join our meeting on last Monday of each month, online at 6.30pm

Zoom Meeting ID: 436 775 7038
Passcode: 88

Guest speaker: Maureen R From Bright, Victoria, Australia

Zoom Meeting ID: 268 334 6406
Passcode: Acceptance

This week’s topic: When did we find hope?

Supper provided after the meeting

Bring a plate

Join our monthly topic meting followed by food and fellowship!
This month’s topic ‘Amends’

Bring a plate to share or just show up. We hold a speaker meeting every Saturday except the last Saturday of every month which is a special topic meeting followed by fellowship.

See the meeting page to join via zoom

Monika 0421 055 030 | Donna 0448 345 831

This week’s topic: Why do we need a Higher Power?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA’s 12 Step program.

Enjoy 4 days at the beachfront 4-star Kaktus Hotel with average May temperatures of 23° enjoying morning/afternoon/evening meetings, Al-Anon participation, various other types of AA-related meetings, plus organised social activities.

The hotel is only 45 min from Alicante Airport with budget flights from 20 UK airports + many European cities

Full details available at albirconvention.org

Hotel Kaktus Albir **** Carrer Pau Casals, 4 L’Albir (Alicante Region) 03581 Spain.

Contact: Ean J +44 (0)7789 901532 (mobile/WhatsApp) or email info@eanj.uk

Download Flyer

Friday

• 12:30PM Town Meeting Baptist Church 154 Tarcutta St
• 3pm-6pm Registration
• 8pm Group meeting followed by McKinnon DVD in the Scout Hall

Saturday

• 7AM Breakfast
• 10AM Opening by special guest followed by old timers meeting
• 12PM Camp Oven Cookoff
• 1PM Auction
• 1:30PM Al-Anon Meeting
• 2PM Cricket match
• 6PM Town Meeting Generosity Church 194 Lake Albert Rd
• 7PM Dinner
• 8PM Dance

Sunday

• 7AM Breakfast
• 8AM Early Meeting
• 10AM Spiritual Concept Meeting
• 12PM Sobriety Countdown
• 12:30PM Farewell Lunch
• 7:00PM Town meeting Baptist Church 154 Tarcutta St

Events

Alkathon

A 45 minute meeting starting every hour. Saturday 7am-10PM, Sunday 7AM-10AM

Saturday Dinner

Fully catered dinner not to be missed. Booking essential as numbers are limited.

Raffle

A number of gracious donations to be raffled off.

Auction

A number of gracious donations to be Auctioned.

Cricket

Fun social game of cricket with prizes for individual performance.

Lama Rides

Lama ride for gold coin donation

Dance

Great music, great friends, great times

Cost Per Person

• Registration: $25
• Saturday Dinner: $35
• Bunk $25/night
• Accessible Bunk $30/Night
• Powered Site $30/night
• Un-powered camping $7/night

To book a bunk please contact Connie 0492 873 008

Payment EFT
BSB: 633 000
Account: 183 529 759
Please Message Connie 0492 873 008 what you have paid for so we can make appropriate reservations

This is a discussion meeting where focus is placed on questions relevant to early sobriety and AA’s Twelve Step program.

The selected topic for this week will be:
“How did we take Step One?”
And there will be other topics as well.

Mill Park Alcoholics Anonymous Group – Ph 0414 948 345

The meeting will be at the usual address but held downstairs with Wheelchair access.

Face to face at the Gahan and on zoom

Zoom Meeting ID: 852 4572 6509

A sub-committee of Inner City District, focused on increasing effectiveness in the AA Public Information space.
All members welcome, especially GSRs.

Please bring a plate

Guest speaker: Susan M from Melbourne, Australia

Zoom Meeting ID: 268 334 6406
Passcode: Acceptance

This week’s topic: How did we try to hide our drinking?

Zoom Meeting ID: 894 0945 8910
Passcode: 910006

This week’s topic: When did we start to realise we drink differently to others?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA’s 12 Step program.

Wednesdays and Fridays
First Wednesday meeting – 8th March
First Friday meeting – 17th March

GCWR is a Women’s AA 12-step workshop, held over a full weekend in the beautiful Gold Coast Hinterland. If you have been through the 12 Steps and feel you could use a refresher, or that a weekend of sharing and fellowship would benefit your sobriety, then join us!

Registration is $199 or $237 (with linen) inclusive of booking fee. Payment Plan options are available after first registering. Select a ticket in the Payment Plan Option box and checkout. You will then receive an email with instructions.

https://www.gcwomensretreat.org/

Friday 17 March

• 6pm – 8pm Registration
• 8pm – 9.30pm St Marys ID Meeting

Saturday 18 March

• 9am – 10am Registration
• 10am – 11.30am Daily Reflections/ID Meeting
• 12noon – 1.30pm Serenity Meeting
• 2 pm – 3.30pm Hour of Power/11th Step
• 4 pm – 5.30pm Open Meeting – Public welcome
• 5.30pm – 6.30pm BBQ – All welcome including friends and family
• 7pm – 8.30pm Sobriety Meeting

Sunday 19 March

• 10 am Spiritual Concept Meeting and Sobriety Countdown

Bring Your Own Everything please book direct with the Camp Grounds. The Spokes Sites area is reserved for AA.

No formal organised meeting program, the emphasis is on friendship, fellowship, meeting people and a relaxing weekend of recovery.

Book your own accommodation and sites on the website www.murphyscreekescape.com.au
or email admin@murphyscreekescape.com.au or Phone 07 4630 5353

Download Murphys Creek Fellowship Weekend flyer

Phone John M 0438 081 647 any queries

7:00pm – Beginners Discussion meeting
8:30pm – Step One Workshop
The workshop this week is presented by Chris & David – Illustrated Steps – and is a checklist about the first step of the AA program.

Literature Sale – up to 50% off most items to celebrate Anniversary

Guest speaker: David R Mossy Point, NSW Australia

This week's topic: How did we become willing to take step three?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

This week's topic: When did we find hope?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

This is our twelfth suggestion: Carry this message to other alcoholics! You can help when no one else can. Chaired by Chris L

Note recent change of venue

This meeting has moved from Janefield Community Centre on Uni Hill to the nearby Miller Committee Centre in Mill Park!

A change of Group name will be announced soon.

With Al-anon participation

Wednesdays and Fridays
First Wednesday meeting - 8th March
First Friday meeting - 17th March

At the Gahan and on zoom

Have your group's say in AA, please send a Group Service Representative to assist Inner City District to better help alcoholics.
All members welcome, especially GSRs.

Guest speaker: Anita E from Perth, Western Australia

This week's topic: Has fear been able to keep us sober?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

Zoom meeting registration link

1pm-4pm

This week's topic: How did we try to hide our drinking?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

Presented by Megan S

This week - Step Eleven 'On awakening let us think about the twenty-four hours ahead. We consider our plans for the day.' Chaired by Chris L

This meeting has moved from Janefield Community Centre on Uni Hill to the nearby Miller Committee Centre in Mill Park!

A change of Group name will be announced soon.

If you wish to learn about or even a refresher on our Concepts.  This is a great introduction into understanding the Third Legacy of out fellowship.

This Tuesday we are calling all members from around the area to come down to our meeting.
We have service positions on offer and need more home group members.
We wanted to try this as a last attempt to keep this long-established meeting running and if we don't get enough people this Tuesday, we will unfortunately close the doors.

GSRs and interested AA members - come and join our meeting on last Monday of each month, online at 6.30pm

If you would like to share on the SoberQ Podcast you can request an invitation on the website here

Guest speaker: Liz C from Melbourne Australia

This week's topic: How did our drinking affect other people?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

All Australian online, phone and virtual groups welcome. Please ask your GSR to attend or a group member who can represent your group temporarily.

The AA Australia Virtual Area was inaugurated in August 2022 and has been officially endorsed by the AGSO. The AA Australia Virtual Area supports any AA group which holds meetings in formats other than face to face (i.e. online, phone etc). The AA Australia Virtual Area provides groups with a voice at the Australian General Service Conference which is held annually in November. We welcome all AA virtual groups wishing to participate in the AA Australia Virtual Area. Please send an email to aaausvirtualarea@gmail.com

Join our monthly topic meting followed by food and fellowship! This month's topic 'Anger'

Bring a plate to share or just show up. We hold a speaker meeting every Saturday except the last Saturday of every month which is a special topic meeting followed by fellowship.

Friday, 24th February Regular AA Meeting, 7pm, 30 Pioneer Street, Batlow. (Contact: Ray 0411 86 00 87) Saturday:

• 9am – Welcome cuppa & rego
• 9:30am – Welcome Meeting
• 11:30am – “Professionals Awareness Luncheons (Working with your PALs)” workshop
• 12pm onwards – Lunch (supplied)
• 2pm-4pm – Intergroup meeting
• 6pm – Dinner
• 8pm – Community Awareness Meeting, with guest speakers
  Sunday:
• 10am – Spiritual Concept Meeting

This week's topic: How did we become willing to take step three?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

(Al-Anon Participation and Friends Welcome!)

Download Itinerary and Map

Chaired by Chris L

By this time sanity will have returned

At the Gahan and on zoom

A sub-committee of Inner City District, focused on increasing effectiveness in the AA Public Information space.
All members welcome, especially GSRs.

If you would like to share on the SoberQ Podcast you can request an invitation on the website here

Guest speaker: Rosie R from Adelaide, South Australia

This week's topic: When did we realise that the drinking problem could be solved?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

With Al-Anon Participation

The meeting will run from 11:00-12:30 Refreshments and nibbles after the meeting

AA Guest Speaker - Wee John (Croydon Sunday Morning Group)

Alanon Guest Speaker - Grace (Monday Night Malvern)

Join us for the meeting and then pizza on the beach

This week's topic: Has fear been able to keep us sober?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

Chaired by Chris L

Now we need more action, without which we find that 'Faith without works is dead.' Let's look at Steps Eight and Nine.

If you would like to share on the SoberQ Podcast you can request an invitation on the website here

Guest speaker: Maureen H from Cabarlah, Qld Australia

This week's topic: What happened when we tried to control our drinking?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

Topic: Closure of Area F and the proposal to reopen Area C in the Southern Region

Everyone is welcome however only GSR's can vote

9.30-9.55am
Meet & Greet

10-11.25am
Large Hall-Steps & Tradition
Small Hall-Al Anon

11.30-11.55am
Morning Tea

12-12.55pm
Large Hall-ID Meeting
Small Hall-Women’s Meeting

1-1.55pm
BBQ Lunch

2-3.10pm
Large Hall-Living with Sobriety
Small Hall-LBGTIQA+ Meeting

3.15-3.25pm
Sobriety Count Down.

3.30-4pm
Afternoon Tea.

Come along & enjoy some great fellowship as will celebrate 72nd year of AA in Ballarat

This week's topic: How did our drinking affect other people?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

Chaired by Chris L

Join us after the meeting for something sweet to eat.

In person ID anniversary meeting

At the Gahan and on zoom

Have your group's say in AA, please send a Group Service Representative to assist Inner City District to better help alcoholics.
All members welcome, especially GSRs.

If you would like to share on the SoberQ Podcast you can request an invitation on the website here

Guest speaker: Eithne F from Annadale , NSW Australia

From 5th Feb

This week's topic: What are we deciding to do when we take step three?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

Via Zoom

2 hour meeting will run from 8pm to 10pm

Event will be held in the Big Hall behind the church. Following the meeting the group invites you to stay and catch up with old friends whilst enjoying a light supper.

This week's topic: When did we realise that the drinking problem could be solved?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

Chaired by Chris L

Casting out the obstacles in our path

Presented by Grayson G

• 5.30- dinner & fellowship 

• 7pm-8.30  guest speaker or anytime in between 

• Followed by spiritual recovery & 12 x 12 topics discussion style meeting

• In our relaxed recliners space 

• Open meeting

• Stay for cake cuppa chat 

• Enquiries most welcome

GSRs and interested AA members - come and join our meeting on last Monday of each month, online at 6.30pm

If you would like to share on the SoberQ Podcast you can request an invitation on the website here

This week's topic: What does the AA program promise?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

Downstairs at the usual venue.

The meeting will commence at 11 o'clock and go for 90 minutes. 

Lunch will be provided at the conclusion of the first half of the meeting.

Join out monthly topic meting followed by food and fellowship ! his month's topic 'Anxiety'

Bring a plate to share or just show up. We hod a speaker meeting every Saturday except the last Saturday of every month which is a special topic meeting followed by fellowship.

With Al-Anon Participation

This week's topic: What happened when we tried to control our drinking?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

Chaired by Chris L

Fearless Fact Finding

Place pizza orders before 6:15pm at venue or text Pen 0402 266 353

• 7pm(ish) eating pizza
• 8pm Meeting

Please join us to celebrate a decade of Chapter Six in Bendigo. All AA members welcome there is no requirement too ride a motorcycle to attend any Chapter Six meeting. If you want to turn up on the above you would be envied and most welcomed.

If you would like to share on the SoberQ Podcast you can request an invitation on the website here

If you would like to share on the SoberQ Podcast you can request an invitation on the website here

Guest speaker: Marguerite G from Cambodia, Asia

This week's topic: How is our drinking different from the average drinker?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

Refreshments provided. 7th Tradition Welcomed.

Hosted by Bob D. from the Connect the Dots Group in Las Vegas

Come Join us for the following program

• The 3 Legacies
• RECOVERY - The 12 Steps
• UNITY - The 12 Traditions
• SERVICE - The AA Service manual + 12 Concepts

Limited tickets available. Book online or see any of our committee members for tickets

Lunch, coffee, tea and morning and afternoon tea provided. All Welcome. No Cost.

• 9:00 am     Registration
• 9:30 am      Step One
• 10:45 am      Steps Two & Three
• 12:00 pm      Lunch
• 1:00 pm      Step Four
• 2:30 pm      Steps Five to Ten
• 3:45 pm      Steps Eleven & Twelve
• 5:00 pm      Rapid Fire Topic Meeting
• 6:00 pm      End

This all-day event presents an illustrated overview of the Alcoholics Anonymous Twelve Step program. Using readings from the AA Big Book and personal experience, the workshops cover the principles and actions along the way to recovery. It’s a useful preparation for newcomers and an inspiration for those trying to help others through the steps. We conclude the day with a fun Rapid Fire Topic meeting where everyone can get involved.

International Guest Speaker Bob D, from Las Vegas

This week's topic: What are we deciding to do when we take step three?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

Hosted by Amity Steps Group Red Hill

Chaired by Chris L

Next we launched out on a course of vigorous action, the first step of which is a personal housecleaning…

Come and join us for an amazing 75 - Minute meeting. Guest speaker Bob D and speakers will be sharing their experience, strength and hope from 8 pm - 9.15 pm. All is welcome.

If you would like to share on the SoberQ Podcast you can request an invitation on the website here

Guest speaker: Kaz H from Townsville Queensland

This week's topic - How do I know I am an alcoholic?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

This week's topic: What does the AA program promise?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

Chaired by Chris L

A vital and crucial decision

Zoom Meeting will be discontinued from this date – Thanks for your support

We look forward to seeing you in Person

If you would like to share on the SoberQ Podcast you can request an invitation on the website here

Guest speaker: Virginia F - Home Group Sisterhood in Recovery Australia

This week's topic - When were we ready to start the housecleaning steps?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

RSVP - txt 0488 088 375

This week's topic: How is our drinking different from the average drinker?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

With Al-Anon and Alateen participation.

Families welcome
BYO Food and Bedding

ID Meeting

Chaired by Chris L

Can I be restored to sanity?

Normally at Salvation Army Temple - 1st floor, 69 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

If you would like to share on the SoberQ Podcast you can request an invitation on the website here

Guest speaker: Darryl V from Breakfast With Bill Group, St Kilda

This week's topic - What was our experience with AA if we didn't believe in God?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

Normally at CWA Boronia, 4 Sundew Ave, Boronia VIC 3155, Australia

Normally at The Old Shire Offices Werribee, Watton St & Duncans Rd, Werribee VIC 3030, Australia

Change of venue.(Was Gahan Centre, Greville St & Grattan St, Prahran VIC )

BBQ, Buffet, Drinks, DJ, Dancing, Decorations, Games and Fireworks!

Register & Pre-pay here

This week's topic: How do I know I am an alcoholic?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

Newcomers start here

Week One - Step One

Hosted by Chris L

Topic: Tradition Twelve 'Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities.'

Email to request password sisterhoodinrecoveryonline@gmail.com

Waiting room open from 3:45pm

St Joseph's Hall, Fitzgerald St, South Yarra

Normally at Salvation Army Temple - 1st floor, 69 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Normally at Salvation Army Temple - 1st floor, 69 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

If you would like to share on the SoberQ Podcast you can request an invitation on the website here

Guest speaker: Peter the Painter from Echuca

Richmond library venue is closed on Christmas, meeting instead at the Royal Botanical Garden near gate D

Normally at Terang & District Senior Citizens Centre, 12 The Promenade, Terang VIC 3264, Australia

This week's topic - What convinced us we were powerless over alcohol?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

Normally at CWA Boronia, 4 Sundew Ave, Boronia VIC 3155, Australia

Normally at Altona Meadows / Laverton Uniting Church, 61 Central Ave, Altona Meadows VIC 3028, Australia

Come early for a BBQ before the 6 o'clock start

Normally at Oshi Warehouse, 8b/51 Lusher Rd, Croydon VIC 3136, Australia

We are joining with the 2pm Bayswater meeting. There will be a 1pm lunch followed by 2pm meeting in Bayswater.

Normally at The Old Shire Offices Werribee, Watton St & Duncans Rd, Werribee VIC 3030, Australia

No Christmas function at the Gahan centre this year due to booking restrictions.

(In previous years this was an all day event with meetings and lunch)

Normally at Croydon Swimming Club Hall, Springfield Ave, Croydon VIC 3136, Australia

Change of venue.(Was Gahan Centre, Greville St & Grattan St, Prahran VIC )

Normally at Neerim Junction Hall, 2957 Main Neerim Rd, Neerim Junction VIC 3832, Australia

We are holding a special Christmas Meeting this year in addition to our normal weekday meetings

Normally at North Essendon Uniting Church Hall, 132 Keilor Rd, Essendon North VIC 3041, Australia

Step 11 Meditation

This week's topic: When were we ready to start the housecleaning steps?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

A workshop meeting exploring the principles of sponsorship in AA

If you are looking for a sponsor or wanting to be a sponsor, this workshop explores the AA literature relating to the important role of sponsorship in AA.
Presented by experienced AA members Chris & David (Illustrated Steps)

Topic: Celebrating the festive season on sobriety

Email to request password sisterhoodinrecoveryonline@gmail.com

Waiting room open from 3:45pm

Normally at Iramoo Community Centre, 84 Honour Ave, Wyndham Vale VIC 3024, Australia

Normally at Salvation Army Temple - 1st floor, 69 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Regular ID with a gratitude theme

Zoom ID: 628 677 2962 Please message Beth on 431 398 256 for the Zoom password.

If you would like to share on the SoberQ Podcast you can request an invitation on the website here

Guest speaker: Chris J from Kempsey, NSW

This week's topic - What convinced us to try the steps?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

Topic meeting

Pizza and cake after the meeting

Step 11 Meditation

 Stay for tea, coffee, snacks and fellowship to celebrate another successful year of the group

This week's topic: What was our experience with AA if we didn’t believe in God?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

Spiritual awakening and practicing spiritual principles

Free festive BBQ and Guest Speakers
Come join us for food, fun and fellowship

Topic: Trusting the program

Email to request password sisterhoodinrecoveryonline@gmail.com

Waiting room open from 3:45pm

Food commences at 6.30pm followed by meeting at 8pm and after meeting with sweets and lots of fellowship .

Hello to all and HOHOH0. Yes, it's beginning to sound a lot like Christmas, so the Templestowe Group has decided to throw on a POST COVID Christmas Party in the usual Tempy manner, lots of food, fun and fellowship.

MENU: Burgaccia Rolls - succulent Italian hamburger pork and beef mince patties chargrilled and served in a focaccia bun with prosciutto, rocket and mozzarella, plus chargrilled Italian pork sausages and grilled sourdough bread.

Plenty of water, soft drinks, tea, coffee, sweets, desserts, etc.

RSVP: We plan to cater for 80 people so first in best looked after. Contact Lou by email or phone

Zoom Meeting ID: 826 4403 7730

If you would like to share on the SoberQ Podcast you can request an invitation on the website here

If your home group meeting or a meeting you regularly attend falls on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Eve or New Years Day, please email editor@aatimes.org.au with the name/day/time of your meeting and let us know 'OPEN AS USUAL' or 'NOT OPEN'.

Thanks

Speaker from Shepparton, Victoria

This week's topic - What is our experience of the alcoholic cycle?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

Picnic and lawn games

Step 11 Meditation

Pre Xmas Coffee and Cake

This week's topic: What convinced us we were powerless over alcohol?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

“This is our twelfth suggestion: Carry this message to other alcoholics! You can help when no one else can."

Guest Speaker: Kellie F Topic: Acceptance

Email to request password sisterhoodinrecoveryonline@gmail.com

Waiting room open from 3:45pm

If you would like to share on the SoberQ Podcast you can request an invitation on the website here

Connor from Campbelltown, Australia

This week's topic - What did we do after taking step three?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

11:30am Concepts Workshop and 1:00pm Assembly

Normally at St James Church Dandenong, 53 Langhorne St, Dandenong VIC 3175, Australia

Venue us unavailable due to the all facilities being used for an event.

Step 11 Meditation

And welcome Alanon participation

• 11am - Welcome cuppa
• 11.30am - 1pm Topic Meeting
• 1pm - 3pm - Lunch ( gold coin donation )
• 3pm - ID Meeting

Come and join us celebrate our anniversary

Supper will be provided – but feel free to bring something along!

This week's topic: What convinced us to try the steps?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

Thomastown Mens I.D Meeting

“On awakening let us think about the twenty-four hours ahead. We consider our plans for the day.”

Guest speakers and light refreshments provided

Topic: Tradition Eleven - Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio and films.

Email to request password sisterhoodinrecoveryonline@gmail.com

Waiting room open from 3:45pm

Practise Step 11 - opportunity for newcomers and older members to share tips & experiences

GSRs and interested AA members - come and join our meeting on last Monday of each month, online at 6.30pm

If you would like to share on the SoberQ Podcast you can request an invitation on the website here

Guest speaker: Anna T from Clifton Hill, Northern Exposure

This week's topic - Why are we seeking a spiritual experience?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

An opportunity to learn about Carrying the AA Message into Prisons. We need more Members to volunteer.

Waiting Room function will apply on entry

Step 11 Meditation

AGM at 11.00pm followed by Christmas Unity BBQ from 1.00pm.

This week's topic: What is our experience of the alcoholic cycle?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

By this time sanity will have returned

Topic: Tolerance - the most loveable quality a human being can have

Email to request password sisterhoodinrecoveryonline@gmail.com

Waiting room open from 3:45pm

Meeting is at 6:00 pm ACST (Darwin time) which is 7:30 pm AEDT (Melbourne)

Past Panel 49 Delegate & Past Class B General Service Trustee Billy N from the US will share his experience, strength and hope about his Service journey in AA.

Will include opportunity to ask questions.

This is a great time to start learning about the steps. Get out your Big Book and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions - of you don't have one you can read along online!

At the Gahan and on zoom

A sub-committee of Inner City District, focused on increasing effectiveness in the AA Public Information space.
All members welcome, especially GSRs.

If you would like to share on the SoberQ Podcast you can request an invitation on the website here

This week's topic - What are some personal examples of having no defence against the first drink?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

Recovery Speaker Meeting

Pizza and Cake and Refreshments

Presented by Illustrated Steps

An interactive workshop on sponsorship in AA presented by Chris & David (Illustrated Steps).

Afternoon tea provided.

Step 11 Meditation

This week's topic: What did we do after taking step three?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

Now we need more action, without which we find that “Faith without works is dead.’’ Let’s look at Steps Eight and Nine.

Topic: Tips to grow a connection with a higher power

Email to request password sisterhoodinrecoveryonline@gmail.com

Waiting room open from 3:45pm

If you would like to share on the SoberQ Podcast you can request an invitation on the website here

Simone B from Ballarat Victoria, Australia

This week's topic - How did we choose our own conception of God?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

Come and Join In,
Food & Refreshments

Online

Part of the Geelong Convention

Quarterly Committee Meeting

For Zoom login details, please contact the Secretary at: nwigcommittee@gmail.com

The North West Intergroup is an A.A. telephone answering service supported by participating local A.A. groups In NW area of Melbourne (Area D). Representatives from participating groups are welcome to attend committee meetings and service positions are available.

With Al-Anon Participation

• Guest Speakers
• Morning/Afternoon Tea & Lunch included
• Opportunities for service

Purchase tickets online

Victorian Young People In Alcoholics Anonymous.

We are a committee of AA members young in age and sobriety who organise fun events throughout the year and an annual convention to celebrate being sober, recovery and fellowship.

This week's topic: Why are we seeking a spiritual experience?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

Join us before the meeting for some delicious pasta. Then stay on afterwards for something sweet to eat.

• From 6:00pm – Spaghetti and fellowship
• 7:00pm – Steps Meeting about Steps 6 & 7
• 8:15pm – Stay for a chat and something sweet

Topic: Taking care of ourselves when caring for others

Email to request password sisterhoodinrecoveryonline@gmail.com

Waiting room open from 3:45pm

At the Gahan and on zoom

Have your group's say in AA, please send a Group Service Representative to assist Inner City District to better help alcoholics.
All members welcome, especially GSRs.

If you would like to share on the SoberQ Podcast you can request an invitation on the website here

Kel T from Warragul Victoria, Australia

This week's topic - What is our experience of returning to AA after a relapse?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

This week's topic: What are some personal examples of having no defence against the first drink?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

Step Five - Casting out the obstacles in our path

Guest Speaker Ann V Topic - Freedom from self

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Waiting room open from 3:45pm

Nibblies, tea and coffee will be provided. And just because it is also Melbourne Cup day, we are dressing up in our glamorous best!

Hope to see you there!

Melbourne Cup Day

Prizes - Best on Field & Best Hat

"UNfashionalbe on the field" (bad taste etc) - can change into costume in back room.

Chicken, salad, nibbles & drinks provided
Race will be played on the Big Screen
Bring family! Egg n' spoon race for kids (prizes)

All day parking on Clendon St (Public Holiday rules)

GSRs and interested AA members - come and join our meeting on last Monday of each month, online at 6.30pm

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Deep dive into the Big Book! Ask questions. Engage in lively dialogue. Feel suppored as we trudge the road together! Newcomers and Longtimers welcome!

This week's topic - How did we come to believe?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

This week's topic: How did we choose our own conception of God?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

Fearless Fact Finding

Topic - Tradition Ten Alcoholics Anonymous has no opinion on outside issues; hence the A.A. name ought never be drawn into public controversy.

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Waiting room open from 3:45pm

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Come and listen to Danielle T from Aspendale Victoria, Australia

This week's topic - What excuses have we used to start drinking again?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

This week's topic: What is our experience of returning to AA after a relapse?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

Steps on Uni Hill AA Meeting

Ready to take Step Four?

This visual workshop carefully follows the instructions in the AA Big Book.
It provides a clear understanding of the step, using examples and the shared experience of members.

Presented by Chris & David and the Steps on Uni Hill Group

Topic - Progress not perfection

Email to request password sisterhoodinrecoveryonline@gmail.com

Waiting room open from 3:45pm

At the Gahan and on zoom

A sub-committee of Inner City District, focused on increasing effectiveness in the AA Public Information space.
All members welcome, especially GSRs.

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Come and listen to Justin B from Alexandra Victoria, Australia

Deep dive into the Big Book! Ask questions. Engage in lively dialogue. Feel suppored as we trudge the road together! Newcomers and Longtimers welcome!

This week's topic - What do we do to start living on a spiritual basis?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

This meeting is normally at the Baptist Church, 12 Surrey Rd, South Yarra

It is at the Gahan Centre until 4th December

This week's topic: How did we come to believe?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

Alanon Participation

This week:

A vital and crucial decision
- Step Three

Newcomers welcome

Topic - Procrastination

Email to request password sisterhoodinrecoveryonline@gmail.com

Waiting room open from 3:45pm

What are the details behind some of the statements we read in the literature, or other stories we may have heard? What is the truth behind some of the myths we hear in the rooms—and perhaps occasionally repeat?
Hosted by Bananacoast District of Area A Presented by Hugh H.

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Come and listen to Chris J from Kempsey NSW

Deep dive into the Big Book! Ask questions. Engage in lively dialogue. Feel suppored as we trudge the road together! Newcomers and Longtimers welcome!

This week's topic - How do we keep an open mind on spiritual ideas?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

This week's topic: What excuses have we used to start drinking again?

This is a Beginners Steps meeting where newcomers can find out more about AA's 12 Step program.

The Friday 7th October meeting is cancelled due to a double booking of the venue. The meeting will resume on Friday 14th October.

A relaxing weekend of recovery in beautiful bush surrounds. Families Welcome.

Currently Fully Booked but you can still be put on the Waiting List.
History shows a lot of changes in the weeks leading up to camp so please call if you are interested to be placed on the waiting list.

This week:

Can I be restored to sanity?
- Step Two

Newcomers welcome

Guest Speaker - Robbie H Topic - Gratitude

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Waiting room open from 3:45pm