Al-Anon

Next date: Friday, 24 July 2026 | 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM

• Provide support for the family and friends of people affected by someone else's drinking
• Make literature available to help support people in learning more about the disease of alcoholism and how it affects family members and friends
• Practice a program of recovery adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous based on the Twelve Steps

HISTORY

Al-Anon was founded in 1951, 16 years after Alcoholics Anonymous (the source of Al-Anon's name), although informal groups had been functioning for some time before that. Lois W, one of Al-Anon's founders, was the wife of Bill W, a founder of Alcoholics Anonymous.

The group in Yeppoon has been around for 40-50 years and is part of Al-Anon's Central Queensland District, which is affiliated with Queensland, Australia, and Worldwide Al-Anon organisations.

DETAILS

The group meets on Fridays, including holidays, from 12:30-2:00pm, with optional fellowship time starting at noon.

There is no cost to attend or to participate. Some of the literature is available for purchase, but there are also additional copies that can be used for a while.

Al-Anon Australia's toll-free number (1300 252 666) is available 24 hours a day, every day. Whoever answers will be happy to listen or to help you find a meeting. You can also find help at al-anon.org.au.

PEOPLE

Seven people (4 women and 3 men) currently attend, some more regularly than others, and they generally have 4-6 people at each meeting. Some members rotate running the meetings.

Anonymity is extremely important to the group. People generally use only first names. No photos are taken of attendees at meetings.

There is no Alateen program (a similar group, but aimed at teenagers) in Yeppoon, but teens are welcome at Al-Anon meetings.

PARTICIPANT QUOTE 

"I tried to help them not be so addicted. But that doesn't work and doesn't lead to peace in your life. Al-Anon changed my mind about how to deal with alcoholism."

Anonymous participant for 3 years

MORE

• In addition to the Twelve Steps (slightlyl adapted from those of Alcoholics Anonymous, there are also Twelve Traditions, which help guide the groups in their service.
• A number of slogans help distill the Al-Anon program, such as "One day at a time", "First things first", "Easy does it", and "How important is it?".
• Al-Anon is not associated with any religion, government, or other agency.
• For those who prefer it, online meetings are also available.
• There is a great deal of literature available, written by people who have been on the same journey.

When

Location

Yeppoon Community Centre, 80 John Street, Yeppoon, QLD, Yeppoon, 4703, View Map