- More than 37,000 children will take part in the first Physical Literacy Week
- Pop-Up Play sessions showcase fun, hands-on learning
- Helping WA children and families to thrive by promoting active healthy lifestyles
More than 37,000 children - from Kambalda to Geraldton, and Halls Creek to Perth - will get more active, creative and confident as part of Australia's first Physical Literacy Week 2025 - a celebration of movement and learning through play.
The State Government, through Healthway, funds the University of Western Australia to deliver KIDDO, a physical literacy program for children and educators in primary schools and early childhood education and care centres.
The current Healthway grant of $834,919 over three years will expand the program to Years 3-6 and take it into schools in regional, remote and disadvantaged areas across Western Australia.
This week, KIDDO is launching Australia's first ever Physical Literacy Week to celebrate movement and inspire lifelong love of physical activity from an early age.
As part of the celebrations, more than 400 early childhood education and care services and primary schools are embracing the opportunity to celebrate movement.
As well as taking part in training to build the skills of educators, 20 early childhood education and care services have been selected to host in-person Pop-Up Play sessions - 45-minute interactive experiences that bring KIDDO's play-based learning to life.
The WA Physical Literacy Week launched at Goodstart Early Learning Tapping, with a Pop-Up Play session focused on the skill of jumping, with activities including music, imaginative games and plenty of free play. Educators and special guests joined in the fun, creating a vibrant and inclusive learning environment.
To find out more about Physical Literacy Week visit www.kiddo.edu.au/physical-literacy-week
As stated by Preventative Health and Early Childhood Minister Sabine Winton:
"Physical Literacy Week is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the importance of movement and play in the early years. These are the building blocks for a child's confidence, wellbeing and lifelong love of being active.
"By supporting early childhood educators to embed physical literacy into daily routines, we're giving every child the best start in developing the skills and self-assurance they need to thrive.
"I'm delighted to see our government leading the way through this Healthway funded initiative, creating more opportunities for WA children and families to thrive by promoting active healthy lifestyles."
