New To AA?
Tradition 3: The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking
We know AA can seem a bit confusing at first – most of us felt that way at some point. But if drinking is a problem for you then you’re in the right place and help is available.
If you need to speak to someone now you can call:
This number is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You’ll be connected to someone in your local AA office.
We also recommend visiting the national Australian AA website where there is lots of helpful info for newcomers to AA.
In any case, even if you’re new to the program, you’re welcome to join in on our online meetings.
You may be asked to share but if you are not comfortable doing so yet, you can just sit in and listen to the stories of other members and how they are recovering from alcoholism, one day at a time.
Remember: according to our 3rd Tradition, the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
“…If you have decided you want what we have and are willing to go to any length to get it — then you are ready to take certain steps…”
From “How It Works”, reprinted with permission from pages 58-60 in the book Alcoholics Anonymous. Copyright © by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
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 help others to recover from alcoholism.
The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are self supporting through our own contributions.
A.A. 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.
Reprinted with permission of the A.A. Grapevine, Inc.
Online meetings a week… and counting!