Family services
Migration and refugees
Disability
Indigenous services
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Poverty
Mental Health
Practice Resource
Plain Language Writing for Community Services
Description
The Australian Government Style Manual is the official guide for writing and editing content for public audiences. This manual provides standards that ensure clarity, consistency and accessibility for users. It offers comprehensive guidance on plain language, grammar, punctuation, structuring and designing content, inclusive and accessible communication, content types such as reports or social media, and correct referencing and attribution.
The manual can support community work professionals in focusing on user needs, making information easy to read and find, and adopting consistent Australian Government standards across digital and printed content. It is a key resource for anyone producing public use communications or documentation.