Mind the gap: Developing and using program logic models in health
Session overview
Have you ever been asked to use or develop a program logic model? Ever wondered how program logic could help you?
Program logic models are visual representations, showing how an initiative is intended to work by linking program activities with outputs and short, medium- and longer-term outcomes. They can be a central part of program planning, communication, implementation and evaluation. This session will demonstrate program logic development, making sure to mind the (logic) gaps to make your model clear and accessible to a range of audiences.
If you are interested in understanding how to develop, review or use a program logic model, this is for you. This session has been designed for health professionals to introduce and explain program logic models. The session would suit people with a role in designing, implementing or evaluating health programs. It promotes using “if this, then what...” logic to make sure your program activities lead to outputs and outcomes without any logic leaps along with way. During this session, we will present our approach to:
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Describing and arranging elements of a program logic model
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Explaining different approaches to developing a program logic model
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Explaining how program logic can be used in design, implementation and evaluation
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Identifying different ways to present program logic
This training builds upon the basic outline in this Program logic animation.
DATE
Wednesday 2nd September 2026, 3:00pm-4:00pm
Location
Microsoft Teams - Once you have registered the meeting link will be provided in the confirmation email and calender invitation.
** Please note: All seminars are recorded and will be posted to the RR-CLaN YouTube channel after the session. If this seminar interests you, please register—even if you cannot attend live—as you will receive an email notification when the recording is available, along with any resources shared during the session.
About the PresenterS

Emily Klineberg B.Psych, PhD is a Senior Analyst in the Strategic Research and Evaluation Team, Evidence and Evaluation Unit, Centre for Epidemiology and Evidence in the NSW Ministry of Health. Following an early academic career in youth and mental health research, Emily has 15 years in health service research and evaluation for NSW Health.

Danielle Campbell is Principal Analyst in the Strategic Research and Evaluation Team, Evidence and Evaluation Unit, Centre for Epidemiology and Evidence in the NSW Ministry of Health. The team conducts priority evaluations of NSW Health initiatives and supports the development of research and evaluation capability in policy staff. Danielle has over 25 years’ experience in academic, non-government and government roles focusing on generating policy- and practice-relevant evidence and supporting its use to improve health.
Who are the Rural Research Collaborative Learning Network (RR-CLaN)?
The RR-CLaN is a rural led initiative that aims to provide high-quality research education and training to healthcare staff working in rural, regional and remote areas. Our aim is to provide you with the education and training opportunities to build key skills in how to use and undertake research to improve healthcare delivery.
RR-CLaN collaborators:
NSW: Central Coast Local Health District; Far West Local Health District; Hunter New England Local Health District; Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District; Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District; Northern NSW Local Health District; Mid North Coast Local Health District; Murrumbidgee Local Health District; Southern NSW Local Health District; Western NSW Local Health District; NSW Ambulance; Health Education and Training Institute (HETI)
QLD: Tropical Australian Academic Health Centre (supporting Townsville Hospital and Health Service; Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service; Mackay Hospital and Health Service; North West Hospital and Health Service; Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service); Queensland Rural Health Innovation and Research Collaborative (supporting Darling Downs Health and South West Hospital and Health Service); Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service.