Queensland Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies (QNADA)

What Queensland Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies (QNADA) does

Queensland Network of Alcohol and Other Drug Agencies (QNADA) is a non-government peak body founded in 2007 and headquartered in Brisbane, representing the non-government alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment and harm reduction sector in Queensland. Its core operational asset is CADDS (Collector of Alcohol and other Drug Data Sets), a proprietary client management system used by member services to capture and submit the AODTS NMDS to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare on behalf of the Queensland NGO AOD sector. Around CADDS, QNADA has built a content and training business including a suite of eLearning modules (AODTS NMDS, LGBTIQA+ awareness, chemsex, nutrition in AOD settings, refugee and asylum seeker AOD, and clinical/practice supervision), the Service Finder mapping tool, the Research Clearing House, and the AOD Job Board, plus the biennial Australian Winter School conference.

QNADA operates a mixed revenue model: membership fees (which bundle free CADDS access, training, and IT support), government grants (Queensland Health, Brisbane North PHN, Queensland Mental Health Commission), and fee-for-service work such as accreditation gap assessments, workshops, and program evaluations. Its go-to-market is community-led, anchored in quarterly regional reference groups held in Brisbane, Toowoomba, Townsville, and Cairns, supplemented by events, webinars, and an online portal. The organisation is ISO 9001:2015 certified (FS667890) and represents 55+ member organisations that collectively operate around 106 treatment establishments serving roughly 14,800 clients annually.

Name

Queensland Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies (QNADA)

Legal name

Queensland Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies

Website

https://qnada.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

QNADA is the non-government peak body for the alcohol and other drug treatment and harm reduction sector in Queensland, providing CADDS data software, accredited training, eLearning, and policy advocacy to 55+ member organisations and the broader community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Treatment Sector Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGACAE

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

Keywords

• Alcohol drug treatment
• Harm reduction services
• Workforce training
• Sector advocacy
• Data collection systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Brisbane

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: QNADA operates as a membership-based peak body. Members receive free access to CADDS, training, IT support, data collection support, and other member services.
2. Fee for service activities: QNADA offers fee for service activities to members and non-members including facilitating workshops, conducting gap assessments against recognised standards (e.g. ISO, QIC), accreditation support, internal audits, writing submissions, and evaluating programs and projects.
3. Government funding: QNADA receives government funding to support collection of AODTS NMDS for non-government services and delivery of workforce training programs (e.g., funded by Brisbane North PHN).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

QNADA is the peak body representing non-government alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment and harm reduction services in Queensland. It provides sector representation, workforce development, training (eLearning modules), policy advocacy, networking, and operates CADDS, a proprietary client management system for AODTS NMDS data collection. Members receive free access to CADDS, training, IT support, and sector resources.

Product overview

QNADA is the peak organisation for the non-government alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment and harm reduction sector in Queensland. QNADA's primary product is CADDS (Collector of Alcohol and other Drug Data Sets), a client management system that simplifies AODTS NMDS data collection. Supporting this core offering is a suite of eLearning modules including AODTS NMDS training, LGBTIQA+ awareness, nutrition in AOD settings, refugee and asylum seeker support, and clinical supervision training. Additional services include the Service Finder (a map-based service locator), Research Clearing House (resource library), AOD Job Board, and the Australian Winter School biennial conference. QNADA also leads the Pill Testing for Queensland (PT4Q) alliance advocating for drug checking services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CADDS (Collector of Alcohol and other Drug Data Sets) QNADA's proprietary AOD client management system designed to simplify collection of the Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services National Minimum Data Set (AODTS NMDS). Member services receive free access with training, IT and data collection support.
• AODTS NMDS eLearning Interactive online learning modules to assist AOD services in understanding and applying the AODTS NMDS data collection definitions, including an interactive guide to the dataset and case studies.
• LGBTIQA+ eLearning Training modules including Chemsex training for working with men who engage in chemsex, and LGBTIQA+ Sistergirl & Brotherboy Awareness training for inclusive practice with LGBTIQ+ clients in AOD settings.
• Nutrition in AOD Settings eLearning Online course for AOD workers and clients providing practical ideas for improving nutrition in AOD settings, including modules on eating for recovery, food labels, and eating on a budget.
• AOD Issues in Refugee and Asylum Seeker Background Communities eLearning Training for multicultural community workers and AOD workers on assisting asylum seeker and refugee background communities with problematic AOD use, covering trauma-informed approaches.
• Clinical/Practice Supervision in AOD Settings eLearning Four-module online course developed with 360edge to complement face-to-face workshops for clinical/practice supervisors, covering supervision models, ethical challenges, and implementation guidelines.
• Service Finder Interactive map-based tool to help health care professionals and individuals locate suitable alcohol and other drug service providers across Queensland, filterable by treatment type, age range, and other criteria.
• Fee for Service Activities Professional services offered to members and non-members including facilitating workshops, conducting gap assessments against recognised standards (e.g. ISO, QIC), accreditation support, internal audits, writing submissions, and evaluating programs and projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• In 2024-25: 106 establishments provided 21,968 closed treatment episodes to 14,811 clients
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• State & Territory AOD Peaks NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQNADA is a member of the State & Territory AOD Peaks Network, comprising AOD peak bodies from all Australian states and territories. The network advances and supports AOD services nationally through capacity building, workforce development, quality improvement, education, research, coordination, and policy advice.
• Queensland Mental Health Commission (QMHC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQNADA partnered with QMHC to offer free AOD Skill Set training places delivered by TAFE Queensland, aimed at building workforce capability to support people who use Alcohol and Other Drugs.
• 360edgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration between QNADA and 360edge to design clinical/practice supervision online course for AOD settings, complimenting face-to-face workshops.
• Queensland Council for LGBTI Health (QuAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQNADA developed chemsex training and LGBTIQA+ awareness training modules in partnership with Queensland Council for LGBTI Health for the AOD sector.
• Queensland Program of Assistance to Survivors of Torture and Trauma (QPASTT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQNADA developed face-to-face training on AOD issues in refugee and asylum seeker background communities in partnership with QPASTT.
• TAFE QueenslandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQNADA partnered with TAFE Queensland (RTO 0275) to deliver nationally accredited Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set (CHCSS00093) training.
• Brisbane North PHNcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQNADA delivered the AOD Workforce Training and Supervision Program, funded by Brisbane North PHN, to strengthen capability of AOD workforce to respond to co-occurring AOD and mental health conditions.
• Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)coreOthersAIHW manages the AODTS NMDS data collection. QNADA supports collection of AODTS NMDS for non-government services and submits data to AIHW for inclusion in national reporting.
• Pill Testing for Queensland AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPT4Q is an alliance of Queensland-based health, medical, treatment, harm reduction, legal, academic, community and youth sector organisations working together calling for immediate introduction of drug checking in Queensland.
• National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNDARC is a multidisciplinary research centre. QNADA maintains linkages with research agencies including NDARC to support evidence-based policy and practice.
• National Drug Research Institute (NDRI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNDRI conducts research to support evidence-informed policy. QNADA links member organisations with NDRI and other research institutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AADANT - Alcohol and Other Drugs Association of the Northern Territory: Northern Territory peak for non-government AOD services. Same constitution as QNADA operating in a smaller jurisdiction, and another State & Territory AOD Peaks Network member alongside QNADA.
• NADA (NSW) - Network of Alcohol and Other Drugs Agencies: NSW peak body for the non-government AOD sector with the same operating model as QNADA: membership-based, government-funded, training and advocacy role. Both sit within the State & Territory AOD Peaks Network and compete for the same national stakeholder mindshare.
• WANADA - Western Australian Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies: Western Australian peak body with the same membership/government funding model, representing the WA non-government AOD sector. Co-member of the State & Territory AOD Peaks Network alongside QNADA.
• Collective Voice (UK): UK membership body representing drug and alcohol treatment and recovery charities. International analogue of QNADA's peak body role, with similar funding and advocacy model for non-government AOD services.
• VAADA - Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association: Victorian peak body for non-government AOD treatment and harm reduction services; functionally identical to QNADA in another state. Comparable revenue mix (government grants, membership), training programs, and policy advocacy role.

Others

• Family Drug Support Australia: National Australian non-profit supporting families affected by alcohol and drug issues. Adjacent in serving the AOD sector and is referenced by QNADA as a referral and support partner.

Emerging players

• NDARC - National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (UNSW): Australia's leading AOD research centre; an active partner of QNADA in evidence-based policy and practice. Comparable in servicing the same member organizations and government stakeholders.
• Penington Institute: Australian harm reduction and drug policy non-profit operating nationally. Overlaps with QNADA on harm reduction advocacy and policy submissions, including drug checking programs.
• NCETA - National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (Flinders University): National workforce development and research centre for the AOD sector. Overlaps with QNADA on training curriculum, workforce capability research, and PHN-funded training programs.

Broad incumbents

• ATCA - Australian Therapeutic Communities Association: National association for therapeutic communities across Australia and New Zealand. Wider scope and residential rehabilitation focus; QNADA members overlap with ATCA's network and share sector advocacy priorities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/qldNADA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/qnada

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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