South Australian Area of Narcotics Anonymous
Convention Committee 2026
“Conventions are held by members of Narcotics Anonymous to bring our membership together in the celebration of recovery. Meetings, workshops and other activities are scheduled to encourage unity and fellowship among our members.”
— Convention Guidelines, NAWS (Narcotics Anonymous World Service)
The South Australian Area of Narcotics Anonymous (SANNA) Convention Sub-Committee exists to support and deliver the 2026 SANNA Convention.
Pack your bags and save the date!
Convention dates: 23-25 October Venue: SA Sea Rescue Squadron, Barcoo Road, West Beach.
Weekend registration details to follow next month.
Accommodation recommendations
Nearby option next door: West Beach Park, The Retreat
The Retreat — West Beach Parks • West Beach Parks
Sign up for 10% off
Saltwater Shacks, their newest shacks, directly alongside our conventions building.
- Sleeps 5
- $300 per night
Summer Breeze, recently renovated, a little further walk
- Sleeps 4
- $270 per night
Sunset Shack
- Sleeps 2
- $209 per night
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Ride the Waves
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Keys to Freedom
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Ties that Bind
LINK FOR GSR’s GROUP CONSCIOUS VOTE
Can GSR’s please take the options back to your groups to discuss, and vote on one idea. Votes close Sunday 19 April 2026.
Chosen Theme and Logo will be announced at Area as soon as possible.
Lead-up initiative:
‘Cans for Convention’ – encouraging fund-flow into convention expenses. Flyers have been distributed to GSR’s.
Service Positions Vacant
Service to the convention is an opportunity to support unity, fellowship, and recovery within Narcotics Anonymous. It is a great opportunity to learn new skills while being supported in your role. Each position carries specific responsibilities as outlined in the Convention Guidebook – NA South Australia Area
Please come along to the next committee meeting to nominate.
Vacant Positions
Executive Committee
Treasurer
| Position Title: | Treasurer |
| Term: | 1 year (or upon completion of event) |
| Clean time requirement: | 5 years |
| Float: | n/a |
| Duties and responsibilities: | Treasurer is responsible for;
• Preparing a detailed budget of projected expenditure and income in consultation with Committee members and by reviewing past Convention budgets • All monies collected being receipted and recorded • Arranging and administering an appropriate ‘ticketing’ system for the Convention and ‘run up’ events to ensure that only members with sufficient clean time and accountability are handling cash • Keeping detailed records of all financial transactions and providing these details at all committee meetings and to the ASC (upon request at any time) • Adhering to the ASC banking policies and procedures |
Secretary
| Position Title: | Secretary |
| Term: | 1 year (or upon completion of event) |
| Clean time requirement: | 1 year |
| Float: | n/a |
| Duties and responsibilities: | Secretary is responsible for:
• keeping minutes of all committee meetings and any subcommittee reports • emails copy of minutes to all committee members within 1 week of committee meetings • maintains contact details of all committee members • any other administrative duties as required |
Subcommittees
Registration & Accommodation
| Position Title: | Registration & Accommodation |
| Term: | 1 year (or upon completion of event) |
| Clean time requirement: | 2 years |
| Float: | n/a |
| Duties and responsibilities: | Registration & Accommodation Subcommittee is responsible for:
• Projecting attendance based on past Convention records • Providing a budget based on past Convention records and liaison with wider committee in setting reasonable Convention ticket prices that will cover expenditure • Production and distribution of a suitable flier/information brochure as early as possible with Convention details and pre-registration sales information • Selling pre-registration tickets utilising an EFT system (when possible) to avoid unnecessary cash transactions • Keeping a detailed record of pre-paid attendees • Arranging a roster of members with sufficient clean time to service the Registration desk for the duration of the Convention • Keeping a detailed record of any interstate or overseas visitors requesting accommodation assistance • Liaison with wider committee to establish suitable accommodation options (i.e. local hotel/motel/caravan park or billeting) |
| Budget Considerations: | Postage, Photocopying and Printing Supplies
Telephone reimbursement Miscellaneous |
Programme
| Position Title: | Programme |
| Term: | 1 year (or upon completion of event) |
| Clean time requirement: | 1 year |
| Float: | n/a |
| Duties and responsibilities: | Programme Subcommittee is responsible for:
• Planning all meeting and workshop times for the duration of the Convention • Preparing a written Convention Program that can be distributed to all attending members • Selecting Chairpersons (two per meeting) for all meetings • Selecting and arranging guest speakers (where applicable) for meetings • Preparing meeting formats/preambles for all meetings • Preparing suitable readings from NA literature for all meetings • Coordinating Chairpersons over the course of the Convention weekend and if any ‘no-shows’ arrange a replacement Chairperson • Provide bottled water to Chairpersons |
| Budget Considerations: | Postage, Photocopying and Printing Supplies
Telephone reimbursement Interpreters Newcomer Literature Guest Speaker Hotel Rooms/Travel/Registrations Miscellaneous |
Catering
| Position Title: | Catering |
| Term: | 1 year (or upon completion of event) |
| Clean time requirement: | 2 years and strongly recommend past experience working in hospitality industry |
| Float: | n/a |
| Duties and responsibilities: | Catering Subcommittee is responsible for:
• Projecting a detailed budget for agreed meals and refreshments based on past Convention records • Sourcing quotes from a variety of catering options before liaising with the wider committee to make a decision regarding the purchase of food and beverages • Arranging a roster of members to service the kitchen and any tea/coffee station for the duration of the convention • Arranging catering for any ‘run up’ events |
| Budget Considerations: | Friday night Supper (approx. 120-130 attendance)
Saturday Breakfast (approx. 10-20 attendance) Saturday Morning Tea (approx. 30-40 attendance) Saturday Lunch (approx. 50-60 attendance) Saturday Afternoon Tea (approx. 30-40 attendance) Saturday Dinner (approx. 80-100 attendance) Sunday Breakfast (approx. 10-20 attendance) Sunday Morning Tea (approx. 30-40 attendance) Sunday Lunch (approx. 30-40 attendance) Tea/Coffee/Soft drink/Water for duration of Convention Cleaning Telephone reimbursement Miscellaneous |
Entertainment
| Position Title: | Entertainment |
| Term: | 1 year (or upon completion of event) |
| Clean time requirement: | 2 years |
| Float: | n/a |
| Duties and responsibilities: | Entertainment Subcommittee is responsible for:
• Being familiar with NAWS Bulletin #21 ‘The Generation of Funds (fundraising) and the Seventh Tradition’ • Projecting a detailed budget of proposed ‘run-up’ events detailing likely expenditure and income • Setting a calendar of ‘run-up’ events in liaison with the wider committee that allows for sufficient time to plan and execute events in the 12 months prior to the convention |
| Budget Considerations: | Audio-Visual
Lights & Electrical Decorations Dance Floor Live Music DJ and Karaoke Play (props/costumes) Games and Prizes Cleaning Telephone reimbursement Miscellaneous |
Get Involved
If you would like to be of service in any or all areas of these subcommittees, please attend the next convention meeting, reach out to a committee member, or email:
Upcoming Committee Meeting
Thursday 30th April, 1:15pm – 2:15pm Eastwood Community Centre
All members are welcomed to attend.