Start an ECHO

Steps to start an ECHO

There are 4 steps to starting a new ECHO hub.

Expand each of the 4 sections below to learn more.

• Step 1 - Learn

  ECHO can be used by any organisation in any sector. Find out how starting an ECHO hub enables you to:

  • Build collaboration with internal stakeholders as well as other professionals outside your organisation.
  • Break down silos across organisations, professions and locations.
  • Share knowledge with other professionals you might not otherwise have the opportunity to work with.

  The ECHO Institute delivers monthly 90-minute virtual introduction sessions. In these sessions you'll learn about the ECHO model and their team. You'll also be able to interact with other participants.

  Find out more about information sessions held by the ECHO Institute.

• Step 2 - Agree

  If the ECHO model sounds like it could work for you, you are ready for the next step - partnership documents. These agreements are prepared for and signed at the institutional level (Executive and legal team) between your organisation and the ECHO Institute.

  Sample Partnership Documents:

  • Statement of Collaboration [PDF 390 KB] summarises ECHO's role and commitment to our partners, and expectations of our partners.
  • Intellectual Property Terms of Use Agreement [PDF 475 KB] is a legally binding agreement outlining the ECHO Institute's role, the responsibilities of the partnering organisation, and intellectual property rights.

  Signing these agreements is a prerequisite to attending Partner Launch Training.

  Complete the Partnership Agreement Request Form for your organisation, and list Children's Health Queensland as your Superhub.

• Step 3 - Train

  After signing the partnership documents, the next step is for your ECHO implementation team (minimum of 3) to attend Partner Launch Training (formally known as Immersion Training). We recommend this includes your Program Lead, a content expert who could fill the role of Facilitator, and a Network Coordinator.

  Prepare for training

  Attend a Partner Liaison meeting to support your early planning and ensure you're ready to get the most out of Partner Launch Training. Schedule this by contacting the team at ECHO.CHQ@health.qld.gov.au.

  Attend Partner Launch Training

  We deliver a 3 half-day Partner Launch Training via Zoom. Partner Launch Training will help you build an ongoing relationship with the CHQ ECHO team, the ECHO Institute, and other ECHO teams globally.

  Topics covered include alignment to the ECHO model, running an ECHO, evaluation, and participant engagement.

  Watch the video to hear experiences of past attendees:

  Video transcript

  Costs

  Partner Launch Training costs A$3500 (plus GST) per person to attend. This is a one-time cost that also includes follow-up support.

• Step 4 - Launch

  Launch your first ECHO network, and promote your network by listing it here.

  Watch the video to gain inspiration on how you might use the model in your sector:

  Video transcript

Last updated: November 2023