Intergroup began the process of incorporation in July 2025. In January 2026 Intergroup sought feedback from the fellowship on the draft constitution for the Incorporated Intergroup. We are now ready to enter the final stages
- Adopting a new constitution for SLAA Australian Intergroup Incorporated, to replace the current NSW Model Constitution
- Closing down the un-incorporated SLAA Australian Intergroup and transferring all functions and assets to SLAA Australian Intergroup Incorporated
Formal notice, as required by their constitutions, is given to all groups and members of votes on the following constitutional amendments to take place on Zoom on September 14, 2026 and 6.30pm AET
All Australian SLAA Groups are entitled to appoint a Group Representative to attend Intergroup meetings and vote on these and other issues. Any member may attend and participate in Intergroup meetings. Only Group Representatives and Trusted Servants can vote.
Meeting ID 910 2439 8972
Passcode 061872
SLAA Australian Intergroup Incorporated General Meeting
Special resolution – Constitutional Amendment
The draft constitution of The SLAA Australian Intergroup, Inc is approved.
(Under NSW law for incorporated associations this amendment will require a 75% majority vote)
SLAA Australian Intergroup Meeting
Constitutional Amendment
That the SLAA Australian Intergroup, as formed under “The Augustine Fellowship Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous Australian Intergroup Constitution”, after paying or adequately providing for any debts or obligations, be formally dissolved, and that the remaining assets be transferred to the incorporated body created to replace the unincorporated association, namely SLAA Australian Intergroup Incorporated.
(Under the terms of the current constitution this motion will require a two-thirds majority vote)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is it necessary to Incorporate Intergroup
- Do other 12 step Fellowships have incorporated service bodies?
- How was the draft Constitution prepared?
- Are we giving up group autonomy?
- Who are the members of Intergroup
- Why are legal names required for voting and elections at Intergroup? Is anonymity being compromised?
- Will non-Intergroup Members be able to attend and speak at Intergroup
- Can overseas members serve as Group Representatives?
- Can overseas members be Trusted Servants (Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Webmaster, etc?)
- What powers does the committee of Trusted Servants have?
- Does a group have to be listed in the meeting calendar to have a group representative?
- The current constitution’s definition of a SLAA Australian Group includes “As a group, it meets to practice the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions” Why is that not in the draft constitution?