Sydney Health Partners’ and the Academic Implementation Science Network annual Implementation Science Symposium returns with a new format and one of the world leaders in implementation science.

Join the University of Sydney’s Academic Implementation Science Network and the SHP Implementation Science Academy, on Friday, August 30 to hear Professor Greg Aarons from the University of California, San Diego speak about his vast experience with implementation science methods which have enabled sustained practice change in the US Health system and beyond.

The Symposium includes showcasing of local efforts to drive change in the NSW Health system and the chance to participate in a priority-setting activity to shape future local implementation research. Don't miss the opportunity for networking with clinical and academic colleagues, and this chance to learn, contribute, and connect!

The 2024 Implementation Science Symposium begins at 12:30pm, a light lunch will be provided from 12:00pm and concludes at 4:00pm. An informal networking function will follow the event.

Tickets are strictly limited, so please register now.

Program

Session 1: 12:30pm to 2:00pm

Welcome and outline of the purpose of the day

Acknowledgement of Country

A/Prof Leanne Hassett

Convenor of Academic Implementation Science Network

Professor Don Nutbeam

Executive Director – Sydney Health Partners

Using the Exploration, Preparation, Implementation, Sustainment (EPIS) Framework for Collaborative Policy and Team-Based Implementation Strategies.

Professor Greg Aarons

Professor of Psychiatry

University of California San Diego (UCSD)

Announcement of 2024 Implementation Science Pilot Grant Awardees

2023 Pilot Grant Project Presentation

A/Prof. Heather Shepherd

Co-Lead of Implementation Science Academy

A/Prof. Ronald Castelino

Associate Professor

University of Sydney

2:00 – 2:30pm Afternoon Tea

Session 2: 2:30pm to 4:00pm

Facilitated Discussion – Prioritising Implementation Science Research Questions within the NSW Health Context

Dr Mitchell Sarkies

Co-lead of Implementation Science Academy

Announcement of the Matching and Advisory Program for Implementation Science (MAPS) 2024 cohort

Conclusion of the Symposium

Dr Mitchell Sarkies

4:00 – 5:00pm Networking and Canapes