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YOUNG PEOPLE IN ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 2025 CONVENTION IN PERTH

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YOUNG PEOPLE IN ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (YPAA)

 

AA Australia has just announced that Western Australia has been chosen to host the upcoming YPAA Conference to be held from 21 to 23 November 2025.

The Australian coordinator of Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous, Edward H, said that “Western Australia YPAA’s enthusiasm for recovery and service shone through in their successful bid”.

Dates & Venue – Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd November at the Trinity Residential College, University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia

Theme – “How Dark it is Before the Dawn” 

2025 AUSYPAA Convention – How Dark It Is Before the Dawn - WAYPAA

 

About AUSYPAA

Australia Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous (AUSYPAA) is a collection of YPAA's around Australia.  AUSYPAA exists to bring experience, strength, hope and the message of recovery to all those who still suffer from alcoholism and to encourage unity and fellowship for all young people in recovery across Australia.

Their Convention is held annually to unite all members of Alcoholics Anonymous around Australia irrespective of age. Hosted by young people (and the young-at-heart) across Australia the convention includes speakers, meetings, workshops, and social events, fostering growth in recovery and lifelong service.

 

About Western Australia Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous (WAYPAA)

WAYPAA is a service committee made up of AA members with under 10 years of sobriety.   WAYPAA is hosting a number of fundraising events for members and their families throughout the year to raise money to support our annual AA Convention.

 

Got questions about your local YPAA? I’m here to help! 

 

We currently have active YPAA committees in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia, and South Australia, and we’re hoping to grow into the Northern Territory, Tasmania, and the ACT.

 

If you’d like to get involved in service or plug into your nearest young people’s fellowship, please reach out.

 

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 0409 493 042

Yours in service,

Edward H.

National AUSYPAA Coordinator

 


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