writing

12 June 2026

Choose a legible typeface

A legible typeface in your documents and on your website makes it easier for readers with low vision or dyslexia to read your writing. You can start with common, easy-to-read typefaces, such as Calibri, Verdana or Tahoma.

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19 May 2026

AI is changing workplace writing. But are you building the right skills?

Across Australia, organisations are moving quickly to adopt generative AI tools like Copilot and ChatGPT. The promise is clear: faster writing, greater productivity and less time spent on repetitive tasks.

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Different coloured plastic letters in person’s cupped hands
6 May 2026

Think about your reader before adding an acronym

Acronyms. One of the most loved and hated features of business writing. Writers love them, readers not so much, but why? And do they have a place in clear communication?

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Scissors snip the words ‘for the purpose of’ into the shorter and equally accurate alternative, ‘for’.
4 May 2026

We like short words and we cannot lie

Short words benefit all readers (and writers). We love them because they are easier to read, liven up your writing, save time and reduce ambiguity.

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A small child flexes their biceps. A shadow is behind them – it is of a very muscly figure also flexing their biceps.
21 April 2026

The small but mighty pronoun

Want to boost trust, engage readers and save time? One tiny word can make all the difference: a pronoun.

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A team of corporate professionals celebrate success with a high five.
30 March 2026

What does Victoria’s new policy mean for HR and L&D teams?

With the Victorian overnment’s accessible communication policy in place, HR and L&D teams are moving from awareness to implementation.

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16 March 2026

Write for every brain: our latest ebook

Want practical, plain-language techniques for reducing cognitive load and removing barriers to understanding? Want clearer communication that works for more people? Check out our latest ebook.

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Plain English Foundation and Blacktown City Council representatives stand in a group in front of a Plain English Foundation banner.
4 March 2026

Plain language principles at the heart of Blacktown City Council

As councils across Australia respond to population growth, rising service demand and increasing complexity, Blacktown City Council shows how clear communication is critical to inclusion, operational efficiency and community engagement.

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Speech bubbles with glittery hearts in them.
10 February 2026

The 5 (plain) love languages

It’s the season for love. And we love plain language. Because nothing says you care like an email that gets to the point.

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A happy senior couple read a printed document while referring to their laptop and a mobile phone.
9 February 2026

Victoria mandates plain language: What now?

The Victorian government has taken a major step towards clearer, fairer and more accessible public communication with its new policy. What does this mean for you?

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