The NSW Network of Alcohol and Drug Agencies (NADA) has information on suitable courses for people wanting to become AOD workers http://www.nada.org.au/
a CD from the National Centre for Education and Training on Addictions (NCETA) is a data base of AOD tertiary courses offered in Australia http://www.nceta.flinders.edu.au/
the NSW Community Services and Health Industry Training Advisory Body (ITAB) has developed a pocket guide outlining possible pathways for AOD workers using the national vocational education and training (VET) system http://www.csh-itab.com.au/
The National Training Information system (NTIS) can provide a list of current VET training providers http://www.ntis.gov.au/
TAFE NSW Handbooks have lists of AOD courses in various locations ranging from statements of attainment to graduate certificates www.tafensw.edu.au .
The Centre for Community Welfare Training (CCWT) offers VET courses in various locations in Sydney and regional NSW http://www.acwa.asn.au/CCWT/
University of New England offers a website to guide students and a wiki on methods of teaching about substance abuse counseling