What is Project ECHO?

Project ECHO is a virtual knowledge-sharing model that expands the capacity of any professional.
It's about connection and partnerships that bridge gaps to bring change.

ECHO sessions feature short, best-practice presentations, case-based discussions around real participant experiences, and an opportunity for professionals to connect and collaborate in a free and convenient format.

Every ECHO network includes a facilitator, panel members who provide support and mentoring, and participants who share their knowledge and experiences. ECHO networks feature an "All teach, all learn" approach in which panel members and participants alike are able to share their collective knowledge and experiences to develop greater professional capacity.

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ECHO gives us the opportunity to solve some of the biggest problems that we've got in today's society. I come from a disability background.

This is one of the best platforms I've ever encountered in over 30 years of working in the sector. ECHO model can be used to bring
together experts from any field, to a single place using the video conferencing platform.

ECHO had all of the things really that we were looking for.

It is very very conversational it's not about sitting and receiving and listening to a lecture, It's much more about coming to share ideas and knowledge, and build new ideas and knowledge through that process of sharing.

That all teach all learn vibe...it's something that is hard to put a finger on it when it's not there, but you know when it is there.

That really is at the heart of ECHO.

What to expect from an ECHO session

The stages below outlines the standard structure of an ECHO network session, and what to typically expect as a participant.

  • Didactic presentation

    Short didactic presentation for information sharing and discussing best practice. Topics are chosen based on learner need.

  • Case presentation

    A participating member of the ECHO network presents a genuine case or systems issue that they have encountered in practice. This could also be a question about a difficult or complex scenario.

  • Case discussion

    Members of the ECHO network discuss the case in detail, exploring any clarifying questions.

  • Participant recommendation

    Group participants from varying professional backgrounds provide advice and recommendations for the case.

  • Panel recommendation

    Panel experts provide further recommendations and summarise the key points for the case.

ECHO Communities of Practice at CHQ

Our ECHO communities of practise are made up of:

  • Subject matter experts

    We share specialist knowledge and expertise, while strengthening professional networks across the sector.

  • ECHO participants

    We share local knowledge and expertise, build stronger professional networks, and help reduce isolation among healthcare workers.

  • People reached

    We’re building a coordinated network of care providers to improve access to cross-sector, inter-professional advice and support better outcomes like delivering care closer to home.

Last updated:   October 2025

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