Drug and Alcohol Counsellor

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ANZSCO 272112STSOL

Subclass 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends

As of 1 February 2026, subclass 190 invitations for Drug and Alcohol Counsellor (ANZSCO 272112) were issued at 90 points.

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Latest Drug and Alcohol Counsellor invitation rounds & points

Subclass 190

90pts

1 Feb 2026

1 round so far this FY

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Subclass 189 wait estimates · — EOI pool

Not enough recent rounds to compute a wait estimate for this subclass.

189 rank can be estimated from points and DOE; 190 and state/territory-nominated 491 are selected by each jurisdiction under its own policy and priorities, so a national EOI queue rank doesn't apply.

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Is my points score enough for Drug and Alcohol Counsellor?

Can I get invited for Drug and Alcohol Counsellor with my points?

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189 Invitation Predictions

What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Drug and Alcohol Counsellor in the next 189 round?

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See the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Drug and Alcohol Counsellor if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.

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Cut-offs & capacity

Minimum Points Invited

All sources · 1 data points

Points Summary

Highest

90

Lowest

90

Average

90

Across 1 federal round

Point Reality Gauge

EOI minimum vs actual invited

Minimum (65)Actual (90)

Key Insights for Drug and Alcohol Counsellor

  • ↔

    Points are stable. The minimum invited score has remained consistent over recent rounds, though the next round can still move with round size and EOI pool changes.

  • ℹ

    1 round so far in FY25-26. Drug and Alcohol Counsellor has been invited in 1 invitation round this financial year. The round count alone doesn't indicate future demand or guarantee invitations.

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A profile of the invited

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Drug and Alcohol Counsellor EOI queue & points distribution

How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Drug and Alcohol Counsellor?

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

08/2026 snapshot · 108 submitted EOIs in queue

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Peak Points

65

At 90+ pts

41

Below Cutoff

67

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – Aug 26

Latest

108

MoM Change

+1 (0.9%)

Peak Month

Jun 26 (110)

EOI Queue Age

Backlog by submission month — 08/2026 snapshot

Counts may differ from the EOI pool total. "Month Submitted" reflects the last submission date, and the Qlik data model may distribute EOIs across multiple months. Use this chart for relative distribution, not absolute queue sizes.

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In Queue

108

Oldest Waiting

Aug 24

Total Invited

17

Invitation Trends

Mar 24 – Aug 26

Latest

6

MoM Change

+2 (50.0%)

Peak Month

Aug 26 (6)

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Drug and Alcohol Counsellor round history

Round History

  • N/AWAOfficial
    90
    Est. Invitations
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    Salary
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    DOE / EOI
    in_state
FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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Drug and Alcohol Counsellor 190 / 491 state nominations

Which states nominate Drug and Alcohol Counsellor for 190 or 491?

190/491 State Nominations

EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation

NSW?Unknown

12EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

6(50%)

30M Trend

↑ 300%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

VIC✓Listed

33EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

21(64%)

30M Trend

↑ 1500%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

QLD?Unknown

10EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

2(20%)

30M Trend

↑ 900%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

SA?Unknown

14EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

1(7%)

30M Trend

↑ 1100%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

WA?Unknown

56EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

16(29%)

30M Trend

↑ 2700%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

TAS?Unknown

7EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

2(29%)

30M Trend

↑ 600%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

NT?Unknown

3EOIs

Peak Bracket

75pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

1(33%)

30M Trend

↑ 100%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

ACT?Unknown

8EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

1(13%)

30M Trend

↑ 700%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

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Common questions about Drug and Alcohol Counsellor

What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Drug and Alcohol Counsellor?

For Drug and Alcohol Counsellor: subclass 190 was last invited at 90 points (1 February 2026).

How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Drug and Alcohol Counsellor?

Subclass 190 and state/territory-nominated 491 invitations are issued by each state and territory under its own policy and priorities — not by national EOI queue order. ImmiTrend's Check My Score compares your points, English, salary, partner status, onshore/offshore status and NAATI against community-reported invited samples for Drug and Alcohol Counsellor. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.

Which states nominate Drug and Alcohol Counsellor for 190/491?

Drug and Alcohol Counsellor has state-nomination activity in: VIC. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.

How often are Drug and Alcohol Counsellor invitation rounds held?

Drug and Alcohol Counsellor has received invitations in 1 rounds so far in FY25-26.

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Related:Guide: check your 189 invitation chancesFirst 189 round of 2026-27, September update: every occupation’s projected cutoff189 invitation chances
Last updated 31 August 2026Sources:OfficialEstimated

Community-reported and estimated figures are indicative and may be incomplete — treat them as a guide, not a guarantee. Official figures come from Home Affairs / SkillSelect.

General information only — not migration advice.

Compiled by ImmiTrend from official SkillSelect data.