Why I said yes to becoming Australia’s Ambassador for PLAIN
Our co-founder Jamila shares why she said yes to becoming Australia’s ambassador for PLAIN.
Your jargon is killing your credibility
If your organisation is responsible for giving people essential information, it is essential that it is clear. And your information can be made clear with plain language.
Use plain language to decolonise government writing
Decolonisation sounds like a complex idea.
But in reality, it’s simple. It means taking deliberate steps to correct something that has historically favoured Western and colonial worldviews.
Why plain language legislation in Australia is the missing piece
Plain language has come a long way. What was once seen as a “nice to have” is now widely recognised as essential for accessibility, trust and good governance.
Internationally, we’re seeing a clear shift: from encouraging plain language to requiring it.
Why 44% of Your Audience Might Not Understand You: An interview with Jamila Savoy
In Australia, about 44% of Australians read at a low reading level. You could be missing out on 44% of the population by not writing in plain language.