Sharing our thoughts and knowledge on clear communication.
Clear communication and the law – yes it is possible
Is it possible to have legal documents that are in plain language? Ask that question to a group, and I am sure that answer would be a resounding no! Lawyers…
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Clear communication in a government report
The Clear Communication Awards have gone global! Andrew Tzembelicos – writer, editor and strategic comms specialist living in Canada – recently got in touch. He asked if he could share…
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Why the best communication involves lots of people
They say that it takes a village to raise a child. The same is true for clear communication. While I might think I have every skill that is needed to…
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A case study about Clear Communication
We love hearing stories from writers and designers about how they’ve helped create clear communication. Designer Lisa Minichiello from Room44 shares her insights on keeping readers engaged with the content…
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Early interactive design
Did you know one of the earliest forms of interactive design was the humble form? It still is the most commonly-used interface between a company and their client. Unfortunately, it…
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Know a great case of Clear Communication? Share your story!
Have you helped create content that had an impact? Know someone who has? Australia's first and only awards to promote clear communication are on the hunt for guest bloggers. Share…
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Literacy in Australia – why understanding it will improve your communication
If you have read any of my blogs before, this won’t be the first time that you have seen me mention the importance of understanding literacy in Australia to improve…
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Bigger isn’t always better
We’ve all had that tussle with clients or designers (whichever side of the fence you sit) about typefaces. Fact is, we all have favourites. Favourite food. Favourite colours, and it…
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Introducing Australia’s first awards for clear communication
We are pleased to launch the Clear Communication Awards – the first and only awards in Australia to recognise and promote excellence in clear communication. Until now, Australia has lagged…
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Awards for a changing information world
How the world has changed. When I started work at the Victoria Law Foundation it was 2006 and while there was email and the internet only 55% of households had…
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Why stories of burning books brought me here
Some memories shape you, often without you realising it. And this week as we launch the Clear Communication Awards I am reflecting on what motivated me to be involved and…
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How a LinkedIn post sparked a national awards program
Sometimes an idea seems so obvious, you can’t believe it hasn’t been done already – like awards that recognise the importance of plain language and good design. Such awards are…
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