Implementing and scaling public health prevention: Workshop

Learn how to turn public health evidence into real-world action, and how to expand successful programs for greater community impact.
About this Event

Join us for a one or two -day, in person workshop exploring the theory and practical application of:

• Implementation science (Day 1)
• Scaling public health interventions (Day 2)

Who should attend?

This workshop is designed for:

• Prevention and health promotion professionals
• Researchers
• Policy officers
• Advocates working in public and community health

What you’ll take away:

Day 1: Implementation:

• Key implementation science concepts, theories, frameworks, and methods
• How to identify barriers and strategies to effect change
• Practical skills for planning and evaluating implementation

Day 2: Scaling:

• Key scaling concepts, frameworks, and tools
• Factors that influence scaling processes and outcomes
• Practical skills for planning and evaluating scaling efforts

Format:

Each day includes expert presentations, interactive sessions, real case studies, guest speakers from public health and academia, and networking.

Participants can register for either day (as they are standalone) or both days. Places are limited.

Morning tea and lunch provided.

Registrations close 18 September 2026.

Enquiries: For any enquiries, please email [email protected]

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Agenda - Day 1

🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:40 AM
Welcome
🕑: 09:40 AM - 10:10 AM
Session 1: Introduction to Implementation Science
🕑: 10:10 AM - 10:55 AM
Interactive workshop 1: Identifying implementation gaps
🕑: 10:55 AM - 11:20 AM
Morning tea
🕑: 11:20 AM - 11:50 AM
Session 2: Applying implementation frameworks and conducting an evaluation
🕑: 11:50 AM - 12:25 PM
Deakin Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research presentation
🕑: 12:25 PM - 01:10 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:10 PM - 02:00 PM
Interactive workshop 2: Implementation determinants and strategies
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:20 PM
Afternoon tea
🕑: 02:20 PM - 03:00 PM
Invited guest speaker
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Final reflections and close
🕑: 03:15 PM - 05:00 PM
Networking
Agenda - Day 2

🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:40 AM
Welcome
🕑: 10:10 AM - 10:55 AM
Interactive workshop 1: Planning scale up
🕑: 10:55 AM - 11:20 AM
Morning tea
🕑: 11:20 AM - 11:50 AM
Session 2: Scaling influences and outcomes
🕑: 11:50 AM - 12:25 PM
Deakin Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research Presentation
🕑: 12:25 PM - 01:10 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:10 PM - 02:00 PM
Interactive workshop 2: Designing an evaluation blueprint
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:20 PM
Afternoon tea
🕑: 02:20 PM - 03:00 PM
Invited guest speaker
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Final reflections and close
🕑: 03:15 PM - 05:00 PM
Networking