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Accessible Information Services
Did you know that 46%* of adults living in Australia have difficulty reading and understanding written information? How many people can read the information you write?
* Australian Bureau of Statistics (2006)
What is Easy English?
Easy English is simplified written information, making documents clear and easy to read, so that a wide range of people can access information they need now.
There are four elements that are essential for good quality Easy English writing:
- Language
- Layout
- Image selection
- Consumer
Easy English supports people with limited literacy to understand written information on a day to day basis.
Who needs information written in Easy English?
- people with an intellectual disability
- people with acquired disabilities
- people aging
- people with mental health issues
- people with limited education
- people for whom English is not their first language
The Accessible Information service can:
- Provide training on how to write Easy English information. Click here to view our workshops on the CRC Training Calendar
- Write your Easy English documents
- Assist you develop Easy English information. For examples see Red Cross (PDF 1.9 MB), City of Yarra and Department of Health (PDF 78.5 KB)
- Work with your organisation to develop skills in Easy English writing
- Advise on image selection and resources
- Assist or facilitate Consumer Reviews of your Easy English documents
Easy English Resources
- Easy English Writing Style Guide
- Images for Easy English (PDF 370 KB)
- Accessible Information Newsletter
For more information contact the Communication Resource Centre Phone (03) 9843 2000 or 1800 888 824 (outside Melbourne) or email crc@scopevic.org.au. You can also find resources in the Scope Resource Centre or by purchase through our Online Store.
