1986
The Rainbow Recovery Room opened in Surry Hills on Buckingham Street. There were only 3 LGBTQIA+ Alcoholics Anonymous meetings per week.
September
2002
1993
The Living Clean & Sober float merged with Rainbow Recovery Club.
2018
The Rainbow Recovery Club celebrated its 20th anniversary!
2023
There are now many more LGBTQI+ AA, NA, CMA and other meetings across Sydney with over 16 meeting at the Rainbow Room.
The Living Clean & Sober float is still part of every Mardi Gras parade.
The first LGBTQIA+ recovery float in the Mardi Gras parade under the banner of Social Committee of Recovering Alcoholics and Addicts - Gay & Lesbian (SCRAAGL)
The Mardi Gras float was renamed Living Clean & Sober.
2005
The Rainbow Recovery Room moved to Ultimo on McArthur Street.
2022
The Rainbow Recovery Room moved back to Surry Hills! Now at 303 Riley Street!