Founders Day Appeal – Beyond Our Borders

Help Those In Asia-Oceania

Dear Fellowship Member,

Each year, around Founders Day on 10 June, AA groups across Australia join in a special tradition: the Brown Paper Bag Appeal. This once-a-year collection is our opportunity to express gratitude for the gift of recovery and to extend a helping hand beyond our borders.

AA began with the simple act of one alcoholic helping another. Years later, AA in Australia was born when the message reached “Down Under” from New York.

Continue The Legacy

Today, through this appeal, we continue that legacy by supporting developing AA communities across the Asia-Oceania Zone—where the need is great and resources are few.

Last year, our Fellowship raised nearly $10,000. This year, with just $1 from every member, we could exceed $20,000.

How to Contribute

• During Founders Week: Monday 5 June – Sunday 11 June 2025 bring a donation to your home group
• Make cheques payable to: GSB of Alcoholics Anonymous Australia and mail to FDISF, GSO of AA, 1/1 Garnet St, Rockdale NSW 2216
• Bank Transfer:
• BSB: 012 006
• Account: 009750529
• Reference: FDISF or 10061935 (AA founding date)
• PayPal: Click here to donate

This is a practical expression of Tradition Seven and a chance to carry the message where it’s needed most. 

For more details: Brown Paper Bag Appeal 2025 <LINK to flyer>

If you would like a paper bag for your group please visit your local Central Service Office or contact the GSO on [email protected] to arrange for one to be sent to you.