Upcoming course information
| Start date | 28 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Dates and Times |
28 October 9 am – 4 pm 29 October 9 am – 4 pm |
| Cost |
Full price - $600 Early bird - $500+ |
| Delivery | On-campus |
| Location | UC Sydney (Castle Hill) |
| Commitment | 12 hours across two days |
| Registrations close | 25 October 2026^ |
About the course
There is growing demand for research evaluations that provide evidence of benefit and impacts of research on policy, practice and population health. But how do we assess impact beyond publications and citations?
Our expert presenters have developed the Global Impact Analytics Framework (GIAF) and toolkit over many years and have extensive practical experience conducting impact analyses of implementation research both in Australia and internationally.
Over two days, this short course will introduce you to the GIAF framework and tools that can be used to assess the impact of health and social science implementation research. The presenters provide practical demonstrations and case studies of how these are used to conduct an impact assessment.
You will gain fundamental knowledge and skills for conducting impact analysis using the GIAF. You'll get practical experience conducting mini-impact assessment and learn how to write an impact statement using a combination of narrative and numbers.
+Early bird registration closes 6 September 2026.
^Registrations close 25 October 2026, unless class capacity is reached prior to this date.
Who this course is for
- Researchers, including research students, interested in an ecosystems approach to impact analysis of implementation research.
- Representatives of Research Institutes, PHNs, NGOs and other organisations involved in implementation research.
Career potential
The course will provide new knowledge and skills for health and social science implementation practitioners, researchers, and research students.
Learning outcomes
- Knowledge and ability to conduct impact assessments using the GIAF framework and toolkit.
- Skills to develop impact statements for funding applications and stakeholders.
Learn from industry experts
Associate Professor Sue Lukersmith
Sue has built an international reputation as a health services researcher, with an emphasis on the implementation and impact analysis of complex community-based health interventions. Over several years Sue and colleagues have developed and refined the Global Impact Analytics Framework (GIAF) for impact analysis. Her research spans across academia and industry sectors. She has worked in real world industry-based research for 15 years including evidence-based practice advisor on the panel for the NHMRC.
Professor Luis Salvador Carulla
A Professor in mental health and Deputy Director of the Health Research Institute with the University of Canberra, Luis’ primary field of interest lies in decision support tools for the analysis of complex health systems and policy in public health. He has been advisor to Spanish governments, European Commission and the World Health Organisation, and coordinated the EC project eDESDE-LTC, mapping mental health services in over 30 health areas globally.
Dr Sally Fitzpatrick
Sally is a researcher and clinician with over thirty years of experience working in crisis intervention, mental health and suicide prevention. She has developed, implemented and evaluated clinical and preventative mental health interventions across Australia. Her work in both academic and industry settings has fostered a passion for equipping practitioners with skills to fully explore the impact of their work with clients, organisations and communities.
Course structure
Module 1
Introduction to the GIAF
- Introduction to the course.
- History, rationale, and development of GIAF, and overview of how GIAF has been used for impact analysis in health and social science research in Australia and internationally.
Module 2
Implementation research phases
- Description of the implementation research phases, and a detailed explanation of each of the GIAF tools that can be used within each implementation phase with examples.
Module 3
Demonstration of impact analysis
- Demonstration and explanation of worked examples of impact analysis using the GIAF tools with real world projects.
Module 4
Practical experience
- Practice conducting impact analysis using the GIAF tools with case study examples, followed by a discussion to clarify any aspects of the impact analysis.
- Learn how to write an impact statement using information from the analysis of the case study examples.
- Opportunity to commence impact assessment on own project.
After completion
Once you’ve finished the Global Impact Analytics Framework (GIAF) short course you will earn a certificate of completion from University of Canberra’s Faculty of Health that you can share on your resume and LinkedIn profile.
Contact us
If you would like to know more about this short course, please contact us to have all your questions answered.
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