WAHTN PLATFORMS
Implementation
Science
Bridge the gap between research and everyday practice with practical knowledge, shared learning and connections across Western Australia.
TURNING EVIDENCE INTO PRACTICE
Helping research make a difference.
Implementation science studies the methods and strategies that help evidence-based practices become part of everyday healthcare and community settings. It addresses the gap between what research shows works and what happens in practice.
The WAHTN Implementation Science Platform
Launched in 2026, the platform provides foundational expertise, tools and training for researchers, clinicians, clinician researchers, policy makers and related professionals. It helps people work through the practical challenges of putting research into practice.
The platform brings together an Implementation Science Resource Library and The Implementation Café, developed by Edith Cowan University’s Nutrition and Health Innovation Research Institute.
Building capability across WA
The platform is developing opportunities to share local implementation work, build practical skills and connect expertise across Western Australia. Planned activities include a WA Implementation Science Community of Practice and collaboration with WAHTN partners to extend access to implementation science.
Find implementation science resources
Explore the searchable resource library for tools, guides, courses and other learning materials to support your work.
LEARN, SHARE AND CONNECT
The Implementation Café
The Implementation Café helps health researchers, practitioners and related professionals understand implementation science and apply it when planning their research. It combines practical knowledge with a supportive community to strengthen the impact of health interventions.
Developed by Edith Cowan University’s Nutrition and Health Innovation Research Institute, the Café builds confidence, supports the exchange of experience and creates opportunities for researchers and practitioners to connect.
Lunch & Learn sessions
These sessions, formerly known as the journal club, explore key literature and concepts in implementation science. Join an upcoming session or revisit past presentations on topics such as implementation foundations, needs assessment, organisational readiness, and consumer and community involvement.
Join the Café community
The Café is open to people who want to present, discuss or connect. Get in touch to join the Community of Practice, suggest a topic, or offer to present or co-host a session.
TOOLS, GUIDES AND LEARNING
Implementation science resources
Explore practical tools and shared learning to help put evidence into practice.
Implementation Science Resource Library
Search tools, frameworks, courses and learning resources.
Implementation Café recordings and materials
Watch archived Lunch & Learn sessions and explore supporting slides and reading.
Connect with the Implementation Café.
Share an idea, explore learning opportunities or connect with others putting research into practice.