What's this site about anyway ...?
:: This is the website for the NSW Eastern Region Area D of Alcoholics Anonymous in Australia. This area spans from South & South-Western Sydney, the Southern Highlands and South Coast NSW taking in some 138 individual AA groups. We hope to serve a number of purposes by starting up this site. Namely;
:: To create a space where information can be freely exchanged regarding the activities of the Area D committee
:: For AA groups within NSW Area D to come together and share their experience, strength and hope with each other; to continue to carry the message of AA recovery, and to futher forge our common bond
:: As a resource for individual AA members about meetings and activities in their local area and how they can get involved in AA service
:: And of course for the still-suffering alcoholic to find AA in their local area and discover sobriety, a new freedom, and a new happiness - as many thousands of others have worldwide - through the AA program
News & Events
The First National Forum on Treatment and Correctional Facilities (T&CF) will be held from the 19th to the 21st of September at the Y Hotel in Darlinghurst. This forum will be of ...more
Area D is kicking off its "Adopt A Library" Big Book project. If your group wants to be a part of this great initiative you can ...more
For Newcomers
If you are new to AA and want to find out more, please visit the Alcoholics Anonymous national office website www.aa.org.au. There you'll find lots of information on alcoholism and how AA and the 12 steps can help you to recover.
24 Hr Help Line
If you would like to talk to someone right now, call the AA 24 hour help line in Sydney on (02) 9799 1199
Wollongong
If you are in the Illawarra, South Coast or Southern Highlands area you can also contact the Wollongong Central Service Office on (02) 4285-6788 Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am - 2:00pm for information on AA in your area.
...Next Area Assembly
:: The next Area D Assembly is scheduled to take place on Sunday 19th October 12.00pm – 4.00pm at the Multi Purpose Centre, 123 Flora St, Sutherland. All GSR's from groups in Area D are invited to attend ....or any member who wishes to observe. We will be discussing the topics for the General Service Conference in November at this Assembly so GSR's please have the topics voted on by your group conscience PRIOR to this Assembly. Conference topics should be avaialble in August from the National Office website www.aa.org.au
Get Involved ...
:: 60/30/10 - Learn all about the 60/30/10 group donation plan here and how groups can support Area service.
:: Meetings List - For a list of AA meetings within Area D go here
:: Forums - If you want to have your say, head on over to the forums and start posting!
:: Group Pages & Forums - Groups! If you want to start your own home page or forum on this site, download the questionnaire here for approval by your group conscience, filll out and return via email and we will set up one up for you. Use it to:
- Inform people about your meeting and its format etc.
- Post messages about group service activities and announcements
- Communicate with other members or groups within your area
- Let us know when you have events such as birthday celebrations etc.
Preamble of AA
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience , strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and to help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self supporting through our own contributions. AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution.; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
