what is NEWYPAA?

The New South Wales Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous (NEWYPAA) was founded in 1995. It is an annual convention organised for everyone who suffers from alcoholism, with specific help for those who are new to AA.

Our name was derived from the American model ICYPAA which stands for International Conference of Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous, from which numerous Young People's Conventions have sprung including VicYPAA (Victorian Young People in AA) and QYPAA (Queensland Young People in AA).

“Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety”. A growing number of young people suffering from the disease of alcoholism are now turning to AA for help. The NEWYPAA convention is a chance to reach out to the young person and carry this message. Newcomers are especially welcome!

The convention is held over an entire weekend with several fund raising events to promote awareness in the lead up. Young sober members will share their experience on getting sober – some who stopped drinking before they lost it all and some who stopped with or without years of drinking under their belt. Older sober members will share how they got sober and why they keep coming back. You will also meet people in your own peer group.

We welcome, and encourage, people of all ages to participate. We need your support! It’s a chance for everyone to learn more about the AA program and recovery, or simply reconnect to the fellowship and our primary purpose. AA members of all ages can return home better prepared to receive young people who come into AA.

NEWYPAA is completely self-supporting and surplus funds are dispersed through the 60/30/10 plan and a prudent reserve is kept for the next year's Committee.

NEWYPAA also has Al-Anon and Alateen participation. Al-Anon is an anonymous fellowship of the family and friends of alcoholics. Alateen is for teenagers affected by someone else’s drinking.

what is Alcoholics Anonymous?

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions.

AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes.

Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.