About Northern Sydney Central Service Office

Set up to support local groups in carrying AA’s message of hope and recovery and staffed entirely by volunteer AA members, the Northern Sydney Central Service Office (NSCSO) is located in St Ives and serves the northern and north western region of Sydney (AA Area E).

The volunteers at NSCSO operate a 24/7 helpline, visit local rehabs, distribute literature, liaise with frontline services such as police, courts and rehabs and man a drop-in centre and office at St Ives. Getting newcomers to their first meeting is a primary focus.

NSCSO is financed solely by donations received from groups in the area. In turn, NSCSO provides financial support to Area E, helping to fund awareness campaigns, and to the national AA team (GSO).