Theory of Change

Understanding Theory of Change (ToC) for Funding Applications

Funding applications increasingly require a Theory of Change (ToC) to demonstrate how a program or intervention leads to desired outcomes. A ToC is a structured framework that maps out the cause-and-effect relationships between activities, immediate changes, and short-to-long-term outcomes.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is ideal for anyone involved in developing project proposals, or managing projects that require reporting. Suitable for both beginners and experienced project staff.

About Theory of Change

Often represented visually it serves as a key tool for project design, ensuring initiatives are strategically aligned and measurable. It also forms the foundation of an effective monitoring, evaluation, reporting and improvement framework.

This hand-on workshop provides a step by step, guide to developing a ToC and logic model. Participants will learn the difference between a basic ToC and more detailed models, gaining practical skills to apply in funding proposals and project reporting.

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, attendees will:

Gain the confidence and skills to develop a simple ToC/logic model.
Understand how ToC and logic models can be applied in project planning, as well as in monitoring and evaluation for funders.

Finer Details

Date & Time

26 June 2025, 9am – 4pm

Venue

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD)
Level 4, 1 Nash Street, East Perth

Ticket Price & Inclusions

This workshop is available to GGA member groups only.

Pricing:

GGA Member Group Delegates: $50 + GST (15 places available)

Inclusions:

Catering (morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea)
Expert-led training and course materials
Venue

Facilitator

Theo Nabben

GGA’s Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Manager and Hub Adoption Officer

Theo is a fellow of the Australian Evaluation Society and has delivered ToC and logic model training both in Western Australia and internationally for over 20 years.

Working across the whole of GGA in a dual role, Theo is responsible for measuring and evaluating all GGA projects to ensure we deliver high-performance outcomes.

Questions

Contact Workshop Facilitator Theo Nabben for any technical queries:
0403 196 381
theo.nabben@gga.org.au