Facilitators

You can support the next generation of orienteers

Why Facilitate

“My own kids had string courses provided at most events when they were young which made orienteering much more enjoyable for the whole family. I would like to provide this for other families to make them feel welcome and for all ages to feel like there is something for them.” – KID-O Facilitator

Becoming a KID-O Facilitator is more than just teaching kids orienteering basics — it’s about shaping positive first experiences in the outdoors, sport and community.

KID-O is designed to be set up for our young orienteers and their families at an orienteering event. Parent/caregivers remain responsible for their children and the activities have the instructions displayed on posters, giving you the opportunity to complete your own orienteering course.

Help inspire a love of NATURE and NAVIGATION in the next generation of orienteers!

Resources

A great range of resources have been developed to assist you in facilitating KID-O.

Facilitators Guide

All the information you need to guide you in establishing KID-O in your local area.

Facilitator Training

Become a KID-O Facilitator by completing the 30 minute online module. Access it on the Orienteering Learning Centre.

Supplied Resources

Orienteering Australia makes your admin tasks easier and your KID-O look professional by supplying KID-O banners, informative sticker books and a large collection of iconic KID-O stickers.

Printable Resources

The KID-O package contains hundreds of PDFs ready to print. There are activity resources, posters, colouring in sheets, advertising and much more.

Editable Resources

The editable documents make advertising easy by allowing you to add your info and quickly publish. There are posters, social media tiles, flyers and more.

Support

The National KID-O Coordinator is here to help you!

Need more information, have a specific question, want a new resource, just reach out to Bridget on kid-o@orienteering.asn.au

Become a KID-O Facilitator

It’s fun and rewarding being a KID-O Facilitator! Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, retiree, student, enthusiastic orienteer… it’s easy to become accredited:

Complete the KID-O Facilitator Training on the Orienteering Learning Centre:
- Be an orienteering club member.
- Hold the Orienteering Instructor (Community) accreditation. This accreditation includes the child safety, code of conduct requirements.
- Complete the eLearning module.
- Have a chat with Bridget to answer your questions, gain access to the KID-O resources and be welcomed to the team!
Liaise with your orienteering club or state/territory organisation to run KID-O

2025 seed funding!

Orienteering Australia is supporting the expansion of KID-O throughout Australia through SEED FUNDING.

There are 14 lots of $750 to assist clubs or state/territory organisations in establishing KID-O. Successful applicants can use the seed funding on supplies, printing and other KID-O related items to get KID-O going in their local area.

As well as the $750 of funding, OA will provide KID-O branded feather flags, sticker books and stickers to help start the program.

GET STARTED NOW! Complete the KID-O Seed Funding application

Need more information? Bridget is ready to help on kid-o@orienteering.asn.au

Access the KID-O resources

Accredited KID-O Facilitators can access the KID-O resources by using the following link.

Make an Enquiry

Interested in finding out more about KID-O? Contact Bridget, the creator of KID-O and the National KID-O Coordinator.

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Next steps

Want even more orienteering?

KID-O is just the start! Anyone can participate in an orienteering event... for enjoyment, a challenge or to compete. There are more than 1,500 orienteering events in Australia every year. Including great pathways for juniors!

Continue your orienteering journey by joining a club

Want even more orienteering?

Continue your orienteering journey by joining a club