AA Delegates
Serve as your group's representative and participate in AA's Third Legacy of Service across Victoria.
Next Delegate Meeting
Sunday 10 August 2025
All AA members welcome to observe • Delegates and alternates vote
Serving AA's Third Legacy
As a Group Central Service Delegate, you connect your AA group to the broader fellowship and help carry the message across Victoria.
Group Representative
Serve as the vital link between your AA group and Central Service Office Victoria
Voice for Members
Bring group opinions, suggestions, and comments to quarterly delegate meetings
Decision Maker
Cast one vote on all matters requiring group conscience decisions
Service Legacy
Participate in AA's Third Legacy of Service, supporting our primary purpose
How Delegate Service Works
The delegate system ensures every AA group has a voice in Central Service Office operations and decisions.
Group Selection
Your AA group selects you as their Central Service Delegate during a group conscience meeting.
Quarterly Meetings
Attend delegate meetings held four times per year as prescribed in the Plan of Procedure.
Represent Your Group
Bring your group's suggestions, opinions, and comments to delegate meetings.
Vote on Decisions
Cast one vote on all matters requiring group conscience decisions that affect AA Victoria.
Report Back
Share meeting outcomes and Central Service updates with your home group.
Foster Unity
Help maintain the link between your group and the broader AA community in Victoria.
Your Responsibilities as a Delegate
Effective delegates help strengthen AA unity and service across Victoria.
Attend Delegate Meetings
Participate in quarterly business meetings to stay informed and contribute to decisions
Regular attendance helps you become a more informed voter and better representative for your group.
Encourage Participation
Help achieve quorum by encouraging other groups to send delegates
Effective delegate meetings need at least one-third of affiliated groups represented.
Inform Your Group
Share updates and information about AA Victoria activities at group conscience meetings
Keep your group connected to the broader AA community across Victoria.
Understand AA Principles
Study and apply the 12 Steps, 12 Traditions, and 12 Concepts in service work
Knowledge of our 36 principles helps keep AA effective and unified.
Built on AA Traditions
"AA as such, ought never be organised; but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve."
— AA Tradition Nine
The Victorian Central Service Committee, Central Service Office staff, and all volunteers serve under this tradition with the guidance of Step 12, ensuring we remain accountable to the groups we serve.
Volunteer Opportunities
Encourage your group members to get involved in 12th Step activities at Central Service Office Victoria.
Answer 24-Hour Helpline
Provide immediate support to those seeking help with alcohol problems
Speak at Non-AA Events
Share AA's message at healthcare facilities and community organizations
Hospital Commitments
Bring the message of recovery to those in hospital treatment programs
12th Step Calls
Be available to help newcomers through the 12 Step register
Sub-Committee Work
Join specialised committees supporting Central Service Office portfolios
Supporting Central Service Office
The effectiveness of Central Service Office depends on moral, physical, and financial support from groups and members.
Three Pillars of Support
Moral Support
Encouraging and backing the work of Central Service Office
Physical Support
Volunteering time and energy for 12th Step work and service
Financial Support
Contributing funds to maintain services and support operations
Donation Details
Commonwealth Bank
BSB: 063 165
Account Number: 10064750
Account Name: Alcoholics Anonymous Victoria
💡 Please reference your group name when making donations
Keeping Your Group Information Current
Help us maintain accurate meeting information and group contacts across Victoria.
Update Group Details
How to Update
Ready to Serve?
Talk to your group about becoming their Central Service Delegate. Help strengthen the link between your meeting and AA Victoria's mission to help those who still suffer.
