Many AA members use online AA meetings as a supplement to more traditional types of meetings; others (by virtue of geography, disability, or scheduling conflicts) may not be able to share in the fellowship any other way. With the former group, the bond of fellowship is strengthened through the much wider geographical reach of the Internet; with the latter group, the experience, strength, and hope of others in similar circumstances can be a lifeline to sobriety.
Online meetings come in a variety of formats: real-time chat, email meetings, telephone chats, A/V meetings using Skype or other applications, and discussion board meetings. Some are targeted toward specific groups: women, military, deaf/hard-of-hearing; and there are meetings available in a number of languages. Many have regular schedules, and some are ‘catch-as-catch-can’, with members posting when there is time and a burning desire.
Online meetings are an excellent supplement to regular face-to-face meetings but are in no way intended to be a substitute for them. In reality, they afford that extra dimension of catching up on one, any time any hour. More so especially, if an individual is troubled, despairing and in urgent need of our AA fellowship therapy.
Australian Online Intergroup
The Australian Online Intergroup (AOIG) is at;
Feel free to go there and look around at what might interest you. AOIG is composed of elected representatives of the online AA groups wishing to participate, chosen by their respective groups.
International Online Intergroup
The International online group which serves as administrative committee for many of the online meetings is at;
It has more than 10,000 unique visitors each month from dozens of countries around the world, and answers more than 400 requests each month from individuals seeking help, encouragement, direction, and support.
Online Meetings Up Next
There are online meetings from around Australia at all times of day.
You can find online meetings coming up today here.
Help with Zoom
Attending your first AA Zoom meeting can be a little daunting. This page gives information about how to connect.
Zoom warning
Meetings online can sometimes have problems that normal face-to-face meetings don’t. One of these problems is Zoom Bombers or Trolls. This page has a warning about them.
Navigating AA Online
This site – Helping AA Members in Australia Navigate Online – has been created by trusted AA volunteers to provide members with reliable information about using Zoom and other technology to carry the message of AA.
