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CSO Brisbane Meeting Registration – fillable- 2026

Attention All Group’s.  It’s that time of the year again!

• Hey, it is time to update your group’s records with the Central Service Office Brisbane.

Action Required:

Please fill out the form as completely as possible and send back to CSO Brisbane by email to admin@csobrisbane.org by 31 August 2026.

CSO Brisbane Meeting Registration – fillable- 2026

Job Vacancy – Office Co-Ordinator

This is permanent part time paid position. (Typically, 4 days a week)

The CSO Brisbane Office Coordinator runs all aspects of the office. They must be proficient in all aspects of running a small office that includes retail and legislative activities. Given the services the office provides, the role requires a thorough and practical understanding of Alcoholic Anonymous’ Steps, Traditions and Concepts. Supervision and training are key aspects of this role. The requirements of the role are as follows:

1. Relevant skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and/or training
2. Experience with supervision and training of staff and volunteer’s
3. Perform a range of planning functions which may require exercising knowledge of statutory and legal requirements. Knowledge of statutory and legislative requirements of an Incorporation registered as a not for profit body
4. Financial recording and reporting in a retail environment
5. Knowledge of organisational programs, policies and activities, and the proven ability to initiate and develop guidelines, work procedures, and processes, and ensured they are followed
6. Payroll activities (subject to approval) and HR oversight.
7. Provide specialist expertise or advice in relation to complex issues
8. Develop, control and administer a records management service for the receipt, custody, control, preservation and retrieval of records and related material;
9. Secretary for the CSO Steering Committee and Reps Meetings
10. Provide reports to the Steering Committee and Reps Meetings regarding the functioning of the CSO. Distribute and file relevant agendas, minutes and reports
11. Ability to perform all the job functions of the administration assistant position.

In determining suitability for the role, the following criteria are considered essential:

• Knowledge of AA’s Steps, Traditions and Concepts
• Relevant experience with MYOB software (or XERO or similar software)
• Knowledge of in-person and digital banking procedures
• Intermediate understanding of bookkeeping
• Knowledge of CSO Constitution and standing orders
• Advanced skills using MS Office
• Proven verbal and written communication skills

The following criteria are considered highly desirable:

• Tertiary or vocational training in administration or related field

If you require further information about this role, please contact the Office Coordinator, Teresa or Diane: (07) 3255 9962.

Applications to be sent to admin@csobrisbane.org by close of business Friday 28 August 2026. Interviews to be held shortly after.

Job Vacancy  –  Administration Assistant

Administration Assistant

This is permanent part time paid position. (Typically, 2 days a week)

The CSO Administration Assistant supports the Office Coordinator in the running of the Central Service Office. To that end, the Administration Assistant must be proficient in all aspects of running a small office that includes retail activities. Given the services the office provides, the role requires a thorough and practical understanding of Alcoholic Anonymous’ Steps, Traditions and Concepts. As the CSO employs a limited number of staff, it is expected that within reason, the role will cover for the Office coordinator in times of planned and unplanned absence. More specifically your duties will include the following:

• Receive and action general enquiries by phone, email and in person
• Enter sales in MYOB, and issue invoices
• Collate orders and dispatch by post
• Order and receipt in stock
• Assist with the maintenance and distribution of outgoing communications
• Provide direction and assistance to on-site volunteers
• Pay invoices (subject to approval) and execute transaction in MYOB
• Execute other transactions in MYOB (including Pathfinder sub-account) subject to level of training
• Receive and record ad hoc cash donations
• Undertake in person bank transactions
• Undertake scheduled bank reconciliations
• Act as Secretary for the CSO Steering Committee and Reps Meetings in the absence of the Office Coordinator
• Provide reports to the Steering Committee and Reps Meetings in the absence of the Office Coordinator regarding the functioning of the CSO
• Distribute and file relevant agendas, minutes and reports

In determining suitability for the role, the following criteria are considered essential:

• Knowledge of AA’s Steps, Traditions and Concepts
• Experience with MYOB software (or XERO or similar software)
• Knowledge of in-person banking procedures
• Knowledge of digital banking procedures
• Basic understanding of bookkeeping
• Knowledge of CSO Constitution and standing orders
• Intermediate skills using MS Office
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
• Skilled at stocktaking
• Skilled at conducting Bank Reconciliations

The following criteria are considered desirable:

• Tertiary or vocational training in administration or related field

If you require further information about this role, please contact the Office Coordinator, Teresa: (07) 3255 9962.

Applications to be sent to admin@csobrisbane.org by close of business Friday 28 August 2026. 

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Chairman (Danielle) – November 2027

Treasurer (Paul M) – December 2027

Helpline (Alex) – November 2027

Schools (Dan B) – January 2028

Area Liaison (Brent) – September 2026

Your Pathfinder (Tom) – Feb 2027

Treatment/Facilities  – Richard A November 2027

7^th Tradition Fundraising – Vacant

Please direct any enquiries about vacant or upcoming positions to the office admin@csobrisbane.org  or phone 3255 9962

There has been an updated literature price list issued by the General Service Office.

These changes are effective as of the 1st of May 2026

Please see CSO E Shop @ www.csobrisbane.org for new prices.

CSO Schools / Sub Committee Volunteers Required

We are looking for people to join the schools subcommittee and help steer our engagement and approach and / or volunteer to speak at schools – training provided, you only need to bring your experience and willingness to serve.

Contact Dan B via aa-schools@outlook.com

A minimum 2 years sobriety is required to be a speaker at schools.

6 months sobriety to be part of the subcommittee

 CSO Enews Update

Dear Fellowship,

The CSO Enews will now be published monthly.

This decision was made by the Steering Committee in light of the ongoing cost and workload involved in producing it weekly.

From now on, the CSO Enews will be sent on the second Thursday of each month.

• Events, Meeting changes and Service opportunities will continue to be published on the website as they are received: csobrisbane.org
• We are seeking another provider, and will keep you updated with the progress.

Your Pathfinder Vacant Positions.

1. 1. Printing person – to set up printing of the magazine in the CSO Brisbane Office in Annerley.  Over 2 days at the end of each month. It usually takes about 4 hours each day.
   2. Secretary

1. Reporter – collector of AA recovery stories. You can be based anywhere in Queensland

Contact: editor.pathfinder@gmail.com

or subscribe online

We are developing an anthology of stories from Australian AA members who have either:

• experienced incarceration themselves, or carried the message of AA into correctional facilities

Fresh new meeting opening

Eagleby Topics/Speaker Meeting

Start date 16th June

Tuesday @ 7pm – 8pm

Eagleby Neighborhood Centre – Wesley Mission Queensland

94 – 112 Fryer Rd, Eagleby   Qld   4207

The East Brisbane Combined AA Group has opened a new meeting.

Saturday @ 8am – 9am

Start date 23 May

St Paul’s Anglican Church, 544 Vulture St, East Brisbane

Meeting is the hall next to the church, parking is limited. Bus stops directly outside the church on Vulture St.

A new meeting has opened in Mackay

Inspiration Group

The Neighborhood Hub

4 George St Mackay
Sunday @ 9 am

Start date 17th May

Wellington Point – Bayside AA Young Persons Meeting
Wellington Point Recreation Hall
347-371 Birkdale Road
Wellington Point
4160

12×12 Young People’s Meeting:
Our 12×12 Young People’s Meeting is aimed primarily at people under 40, providing a welcoming space to share experience, strength, and hope with others in recovery.

While the focus is on younger members, this is an open meeting and everyone is welcome, regardless of age. Whether you’re new to AA, returning, or have years of sobriety, we’d love to have you join us.

Come along for fellowship, recovery, and a great discussion of the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions.

Meeting Starts at 18:30 Runs for 1Hr 10Mins

The Women In Society Group has closed the meeting

Burleigh Waters at Mermaid Beach @ 11 am

as of 9th May

Robina Happy Hour Meeting will be closed on July 28th & August 25th 2026 only due to room unavailability however will operate as per usual every other Tuesday.

Due to rising costs, New Farm meetings are moving effective from Tuesday 21 July

Tuesday Steps 7pm – Uniting Church 52 Merthyr road New Farm .

Wednesday Women’s meeting at 7pm – Neighborhood center 967 Brunswick Street New Farm 

Friday Big Book 7pm – Neighborhood center 967 Brunswick Street New Farm

Saturday Living Sober 6.30pm –  Uniting Church 52 Merthyr road New Farm

Monday Beginners at HADS at RBWH 7pm – Butterfield Street and Bowen Bridge Road, Herston (no change)

Monday online beginners via Zoom 7pm (no change)