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Are you looking to settle a style question or get some quick tips on how to write simply and clearly? Do you want to earn a digital badge to show your plain language credentials? 

This is where you’ll find links to all our digital resources, including our online webinars, badging system, online style guide and other plain language tools. 

The Australian Style Guide (ASG) is our definitive online resource on Australian style for writers and editors. It addresses the most common style questions authors face every day and reflects contemporary Australian writing in print and digital environments. 

Use it to:

  • make evidence-based style decisions
  • ensure your writing is clear, consistent and error free
  • save time when writing and editing
  • keep up to date with Australian standards.

It’s clear, comprehensive and easy to use. And it’s free.

Sharing the benefits of plain language is an important part of what we do. We offer a range of free tools, guides and white papers that will get you thinking about clear communication and how you can improve your writing practice. 

Check out our:

We’re always adding to your collection, so check back from time to time to see what’s new. 

Digital badges are online credentials that certify that you’ve completed a course or achieved a learning outcome. They can be shared on your website or Linkedin page, and recruiters and others can verify your skills at the click of a button. 

Our badges are:

  • offered to participants who complete our plain language training workshops
  • hosted on Credly, an international credentialling platform
  • easy to share with colleagues and potential employers. 

Take a look at our information page to learn more. 

We’re excited to launch our new series of free webinars. Showcasing some of the latest research on the effectiveness of plain language, we’ll be sharing our tips about how you can adopt a plainer approach in all your writing. 

Watch one of our earlier webinars:

Or sign up for a link to our latest webinar recording, Let’s talk templates: the blueprint for success. This one explains how templates benefit teams, readers and businesses, plus how to work with good and not-so-good templates. 

Visit the ASG for more details on what it covers and how to use it.

No. Simply sign up as a registered user and you can access the style guide for free! It’s an ideal solution for organisations that need a convenient and cost-effective style guide.

Yes. The ASG is for anyone who writes at work, including private sector professionals, government employees and academics. You can even pair the ASG with a business writing course to save time, reduce mistakes and keep your customers happy.

'[The presentation on templates] was spot on! Straight to the point and helpful.'

Webinar attendee

'[The ASG has] a user-friendly interface that is clear and easy to read.'

Director, audit agency

'The webinar was very informative and the presenter was well versed in the subject [of plain language champions].'

Webinar attendee

'[The ASG has] so many great features [that] are quite rare in this type of online tool.'

General manager, learning and development organisation
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