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Plain language guide

Plain language can express complex ideas. Engage people with words they can understand quickly: use the list on this page. Plain language is different to Easy English.

Source: Australian Government

Inclusive Access to Buildings and other environments

Creating environments where everyone can participate with ease and respect. A guide and checklist

Source: Australian Disability Network

Images portraying people with disability

Guidelines to help you use appropriate images of people with disability in various platforms. “Imagery that normalises the presence of people with disability in everyday scenes will also suggest dignity, independence, mobility and inclusion of  people with disability.”

Author : People with Disability Australia PWDA

Volunteer roles – examples

Use this guide to explore the different types of volunteering and see what fits best with your goals and interests!

Author : Southern Volunteering (SA) Inc

Employ my Ability

This strategy is a guiding framework for governments, employers and the broader community towards a workforce that values diverse talent and where people with
disability can reach their full potential.

Author : Australian Government

Inclusion @ Work Index 2021-2022

The 2021-2022 Inclusion@Work Index maps the state of inclusion in Australian organisations and provides the Australian business case for inclusion. The Index highlights how workplace inclusion significantly increases performance and wellbeing, satisfaction and innovation – all factors that, when lacking, impact culture and could contribute to the ‘great resignation’ making its way to Australia.

Author : Diversity Council Australia

Report it Right – Media Guidelines

The media can play an important role in shifting the narrative around disability and support meaningful change in how the general public view and interact with people with disability. The guidelines contain words to use or avoid, interview advice and pointers on image selection to support stories.

Author : Inclusive SA

Jake Briggs story – retraining after disability

After an accident, carpenter Jake Briggs retrained with the support of his employer to create a new role and maintain a career.

Source : Australian Human Rights Commission

TED Talk Stella Young: Video

In this very funny talk, Young breaks down society’s habit of turning disabled people into “inspiration porn.”

Author : Stella Young via TedX Sydney 2014

JFA PURPLE ORANGE: Video – language matters for inclusion

Do you want to be a better ally to the disability community?

Start with language.

Author: JFA Purple Orange