The unfolding situation with COVID-19 is changing the way many organisations are thinking about plans for the months ahead.

In light of this developing context, the Centre for Evidence and Implementation and Monash University would like to advise that we are rescheduling the Evidence and Implementation Summit to March 30-31, 2021. Our program will continue to develop, and we welcome the ideas and innovations that will inevitably come out of this complex time.

The Centre for Evidence and Implementation notes that it is the challenge and the potential of local systems change initiatives that make research in this area so important.

We believe good evidence and effective implementation has the power to solve our most pressing social problems.

We’re passionate about using our expertise to work with policy makers, practitioners, organisation leaders and funders to effectively use evidence to change lives for the better.

We are experts in accessing, synthesising and analysing high quality research to provide insights into what the evidence says is effective.

Evidence needs to be put into practice to make a difference. We use our expertise in implementation science to identify ways to increase the uptake of research findings into routine practice.

We use rigorous methods and tools to trial, test and evaluate policies, practice and programs to ensure they are delivering the best possible outcomes for the communities they serve. It is vital to continue to understand what is – and isn’t – working in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.