Release of the SA Alcohol and Other Drug Sector Workforce Development Framework 2025-2032

Country SA PHN Newsletter March 2025

Country SA PHN is committed to establishing new directions and strengthening the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) workforce in South Australia. We were thrilled to have worked in partnership with government and non-government agencies as part of the statewide Project Reference Group to inform the release of the South Australian Alcohol and Other Drugs Sector Workforce Development Framework 2025-2032.

This inaugural Workforce Framework intends to guide workforce development in South Australia, setting out five key priority areas to address workforce needs across the sector. As noted in the Framework, these priorities are:

1. securing new workforce for the future
2. developing a capable and collaborative workforce
3. supporting workers who provide AOD treatment and harm reduction
4. promoting a digitally and technologically enabled workforce
5. promoting a culturally safe and competent workforce.

This is critical step forward in designing sustainable workforce solutions that can meet the needs of those impacted by AOD use in our regional communities into the future. 

Published on: March 17, 2025