What is a Lone Member

Alcoholism is a disease of denial thus causing a lot of pain and isolation to the
families or friends of problem drinkers. Australia is a large country with people
living on outback station and towns with a lot of distance between.

Al-Anon Family Group is a worldwide fellowship of men and women whose lives
have been affected by someone else’s drinking.
Unfortunately South Australia has only 4 country groups (refer to the meeting list) so
it is trying to help and break some of the isolation.
Al-Anon Family Groups Australian General Service Office runs a Lone Member
Service and SA Al-Anon provides extra contact and support.

What is a “Lone Member”. A “Lone Member” is a member who either due to
geographical location (no groups in a location) or due to a disability is unable to
attend regular group meetings. They rely on the support of a “sponsor” who is
allocated to them via the Australian General Service Office and who will correspond
regularly. They will also receive a free monthly “Austra Link” magazine and the SA
Lone Members Co-Ordinator will support them by email, phone and newsletter.

There are no dues or fees to be paid and the SA Lone Member Service rely on our
own voluntary contributions to help towards administration costs.

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