Alcohol and Other Drug Vocational Education and Training in Australia: Changes in the Landscape From 2011 to 2024

People impacted by alcohol and other drugs (AOD) are supported across a range of health and social service settings, often by workers in generalist roles who may not have specialist training. Vocational education and training (VET) plays a key role in equipping AOD workers with the knowledge and skills required for practice, yet there is no contemporary national overview of AOD VET availability and distribution in Australia. This study examines AOD VET provision in Australia in 2024 and compares it with a 2011 review. A structured comparative review of publicly available data from registered training organisations was conducted to identify programs, providers, delivery modes, and jurisdictional coverage for the relevant Skill Set, Certificate IV, and Diploma. The review identified substantial contraction in the training landscape over a 13‐year period, including reductions in programs and providers, alongside a shift from predominantly public provision to a majority private provider model. While online and blended delivery options have expanded, face‐to‐face delivery is no longer available in all jurisdictions. These findings reflect broader shifts in the VET sector and have implications for AOD workforce capability and access to training, with potential consequences for the quality of support and services provided to people impacted by AOD in Australia.