Alcoholics Anonymous Australia

National Combined
Services Forum

2 – 4 October 2026

Canberra, ACT

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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 & Cooperation with the Professional Community (PI&CPC), Correctional Facilities, Treatment & Accessibility, Young People in AA, and Remote Communities.

Our mission is to inform and educate 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.

Canberra parklands — clean, green pathways Photo: Canberra parklands
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

5:30 PM

Registration Opens

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

5:30 – 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.

All Delegates
10:30 AM

Morning Sessions — 4 Concurrent Streams

Choose from workshops across PI&CPC, 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
9:00 AM

Morning Sessions

Final programme sessions and workshops.

1:30 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

    Full details to be confirmed — venue with meeting rooms, catering and all facilities

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    Accommodation

    A range of accommodation options nearby for all budgets

Parliament House, Canberra Parliament House, Canberra — Photo by Irvin Liang

Service Streams

Five Areas of Service

PI & CPC

Public Information & Cooperation with the Professional Community — 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.

Attend

Registration

Forum Pass

Full access to all sessions

  • Friday Welcome Evening
  • All Saturday Sessions (4 streams)
  • Sunday Morning Sessions & Closing
  • Morning & Afternoon Tea
  • Saturday Light Lunch

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Forum + Dinner

Full access plus Saturday evening dinner

  • Everything in Forum Pass
  • Saturday Conference Dinner
  • Fellowship & Networking Evening

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Tickets go on sale in early 2026. Consistent with Tradition 7, this event is fully self-supporting through AA fellowship contributions. Any surplus funds will be returned to the AA Fellowship.

Get Involved

The Forum Committee needs enthusiastic volunteers across many roles — from event coordination and communications to hospitality and on-site support. This is a wonderful service opportunity.

Members in Area B can volunteer through their Group GSR or email directly. The Forum is a national event and positions are open to members from all Areas.

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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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Eastern Region Area B
Canberra, ACT

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