Current status: Expressions of Interest are now open.
We are partnering with TAFE Queensland (RTO 0275) and the Queensland Network of Alcohol and Other Drugs Agencies (QNADA) to build the capabilities of workforces which support people who use alcohol and other drugs (AOD).
Through this partnership, we are offering 20 free training places for the nationally accredited Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set (CHCSS00093), delivered by TAFE Queensland. People who support people who use AOD in their job roles are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for consideration of these limited places.
Who can benefit
The Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set (CHCSS00093) will provide the workforce with knowledge and practical tools to support people who use AOD and reduce stigma surrounding AOD use. It offers nationally recognised credentials and can be credited toward a Certificate IV Alcohol and Other Drugs (CHC43215) or Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs (CHC53215).
A variety of workforces and job roles contribute to improving outcomes for people who use AOD. This skill set is considered foundational training for those in frontline support roles.
This training is suited to workers in:
- community services
- youth services
- mental health, wellbeing and peer support roles
- homelessness and housing services
- justice, corrections and community safety
- health and social care
- other frontline roles supporting people with AOD concerns
No prior AOD qualifications are required.
About the training
The training is delivered by TAFE Queensland in a virtual classroom format.
Course details:
- Start date: Friday 24 April 2026
- Finish date: Friday 26 June 2026
- Commitment: 5 hours each Friday for 10 weeks
- Class times: 9am to12pm and 1pm to 3pm with a 1-hour lunch break
Click here for more information about the skill set content.
Why is this important?
This training will give the workforce the confidence to provide safe, compassionate, and practical support for people who use AOD when it is needed most.
How does this support reform?
The initiative is part of a broader effort by the Queensland Government to reduce AOD related harm and strengthen the capabilities of the workforce to respond to AOD challenges. Harm reduction has been identified as a key priority in Achieving balance: The Queensland Alcohol and Other Drugs Plan 2024–2027. This initiative directly supports the plan’s goals by enhancing the capability of the workforce to contribute meaningfully to AOD care.
Apply now
As limited funded places are available, an Expression of Interest (EOI) process will be undertaken to prioritise enrolments.
If you are interested, please complete the online EOI form.
Applicants will require a letter of support or endorsement from their manager confirming their role involves supporting people who use AOD.
Applications close: 16 March 2026, or earlier if places are filled. Early submissions are encouraged.
For questions about the EOI process, please email info@qnada.org.au
For more information, read these FAQ.
