KIDDO – Tasmania Scholarships now open!
28 May 2025
KIDDO is a program developed by The University of Western Australia (UWA). It translates the latest research in fundamental movement skills and physical literacy. It provides practical programs and resources for educators. KIDDO impacts children's health, skills and confidence to help them be active for life.
Through the MWEW Refresh consultation, services told us that you want more ideas, professional learning and confidence to help children develop movement skills.
Would you like a FREE two-year KIDDO Membership plus a starter set of equipment for your service?
With the support of Healthy Tasmania, we are offering a limited number of KIDDO scholarships to MWEW centre-based Early Childhood Education Service members.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will my service receive?
- 24-months membership to KIDDO. This includes access for all staff to programming resources and activity plans for an effective 0-5 learning program. It includes access to the KIDDO Parent Hub for families at your service. Valued at over $800.
- KIDDO Equipment Starter Kit worth $150.
- Access to three KIDDO Webinars. Introduction to KIDDO (June 2025); KIDDO for Educational Leaders (July 2025), and Using Milestone Reporting (August 2025)
- Professional Development. All staff will have access to the KIDDO online professional development. Earning a Certificate of Physical Literacy for Early Childhood Educators on completion.
- Personalised support. Email and telephone support to use KIDDO in programming and planning.
What does my service need to do?
To ensure the successful implementation of the program, scholarship recipients must commit to the following:
- Nominate 2 KIDDO Champions: At least one must be a Centre Director, Education Leader. To oversee the KIDDO program implementation.
- Attend a brief introductory webinar: Ensure the two KIDDO Champions attend the 45-minute Introductory Webinar
- Complete online professional development: At least two staff to complete the online Certificate of Physical Literacy (approximately 3 hours) over the scholarship period.
- Support staff to access KIDDO: Provide all staff with a login to the KIDDO website
How can KIDDO be used in my service?
- Over 140 fun, simple activities - For birth to 5 years, searchable by age and skill, with no fancy equipment required.
- Ready-made teaching and learning experiences
- Track and share children's physical development - With parents using our Milestone Tracker.
- Professional development - Upskill educators with online and in-person training.
- Build educator confidence - With skill-teaching tips and demonstration videos.