Alcoholics Anonymous Australia

National Combined
Services Forum

2 – 4 October 2026

Canberra, ACT

The event will carry the recovery message and further the primary purpose of Alcoholics Anonymous. We help alcoholics recover through the AA program. We deliver these activities through public outreach to professional and community organisations Australia wide.

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About the Forum

Bringing Together Service Across Australia

The AA National Combined Services Forum 2026 brings together Area, Region and National coordinators from across Australia for a weekend of shared learning, connection and growth in service.

This Forum unites coordinators for Public Information Professional Awareness (PIPA), Correctional Facilities, Treatment & Accessibility, Young People in AA, Remote Communities, national helpline service, web chat support, and the AA Aus Virtual Area.

Our mission is to inform and educate the fellowship, the public, and professionals about the disease of alcoholism and the merits of the Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step recovery programme — strengthening our capacity and community connections to reach the still-suffering alcoholic.

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300 Tickets Available
3 Days of Sessions
20+ Programme Sessions
4 Concurrent Streams

"The evidence suggests that 42% of participants in AA would remain completely abstinent one year later, compared to 35% of participants receiving other treatments."

— Cochrane Library Report, March 2020

Based on 27 studies comprising 10,565 participants, the updated Cochrane review demonstrates that AA and Twelve-Step Facilitation programmes help people recover from alcohol dependence.

Programme

Event Schedule

5:00 PM

Registration Opens

Collect your lanyard and check in ahead of Saturday's sessions.

5:00 – 7:30 PM

Welcome — Catch Up & Conversation

An informal welcome evening for delegates to connect and settle in before the main programme begins.

7:30 AM

Registration Opens

Doors open for delegate check-in and registration.

9:00 AM

Opening Session

All delegates — theatre style in the main room. Welcome addresses and keynote presentations, including introduction of international AA delegates Judy W and Andy P.

All Delegates
10:30 AM

Morning Sessions — 4 Concurrent Streams

Choose from workshops across PIPA, Corrections, Treatment & Accessibility, Young People, and Remote Communities.

4 Streams
12:30 PM

Light Lunch

Complimentary lunch included with your registration.

1:30 PM

Afternoon Sessions

Continue exploring the programme streams with afternoon workshops and panel discussions.

4 Streams
Evening

Conference Dinner

An evening for fellowship and connection. Separate dinner tickets available.

Ticketed
8:30 AM

Morning Sessions

Final programme sessions and workshops.

1:00 PM

Closing Session

Closing addresses, reflections and farewells.

All Delegates

Location

Canberra, ACT

Australia's Capital

Canberra is centrally located between Sydney and Melbourne, making it accessible for delegates travelling from across Australia. The nation's capital offers a vibrant cultural scene and is well-connected by air and road.

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    Easy Access

    Direct flights from all major Australian cities

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    Conference Venue

    The Pavilion on Northbourne — venue with meeting rooms, catering and conference facilities

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    Accommodation

    A range of accommodation options nearby for all budgets

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    Venue FAQ

    See the Pavilion FAQ. If your question is not covered, please email hello@aancsf2026.org.au.

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Service Streams

Eight Areas of Service

PIPA

Public Information Professional Awareness — engaging doctors, hospitals, and allied health professionals.

Correctional Facilities

Carrying the message of recovery to those in correctional and detention facilities across Australia.

Treatment & Accessibility

Working with treatment centres and ensuring AA is accessible to all who seek recovery.

Young People in AA

Supporting young members and creating pathways for the next generation of service.

Remote Communities

Reaching isolated and remote communities to ensure the hand of AA is always there.

1300 Number

1300 222 222 is the National AA helpline, connecting callers with immediate support and local meeting pathways.

Chat on the Website

Visit aa.org.au and use the website chat feature to connect recovering alcoholics with visitors seeking support.

AA Aus Virtual Area

The AA Aus Virtual Area supports members who cannot attend face-to-face meetings, aligned with the needs of remote communities.

Attend

Registration

This is a full weekend event: Friday 5:00 – 7:30 pm, Saturday full day, and Sunday 8:30 am – 1:00 pm. The program includes presentations, workshops, seminars, Traditions workshops, and introductions to international AA delegates Judy W and Andy P.

From 1 May

Standard Pricing

$115 Full program

From 1 May onward

  • Full event + dinner — $175
  • Saturday only — $75
  • Dinner only — $70
  • Al-Anon options available in Humanitix
  • Alateen — free
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Pay It Forward

From $75

Sponsor a ticket for a member who needs support

  • Sponsor forum only — $95
  • Sponsor full event + dinner — $165
  • Sponsor Saturday only — $75
  • Register interest (free) — need support attending?
  • Confidential follow-up from the forum team
Pay It Forward

Dietary requirements for both event attendance and dinner are captured in the Humanitix booking flow.

Tickets via Humanitix — a social-enterprise ticketing platform where fees fund children's charities. Consistent with Tradition 7, this event is fully self-supporting through AA fellowship contributions.

Volunteer

The Forum Committee needs volunteers across many roles — event coordination, communications, hospitality and on-site support. Positions are open to members from all Areas.

Email to Volunteer

Contribute

Help shape the program! We're looking for members who want to suggest topics, identify service gaps, and help design a powerful Forum.

Ideas Intake Form

Get in Touch

Contact

For enquiries about the AA National Combined Services Forum 2026, please get in touch with the organising committee.

Email hello@aancsf2026.org.au
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