Easy English
I get it!
Access Easy English interprets documents into simple everyday language, supported with images.
It means more people can
- read
- understand
- actively use your written information.
What is Easy English? Find out more
Find out what services we offer.
Current Resources
Some current publications
from Access Easy English
Family Planning Victoria
12 Fact Sheets.
Download or request copies to be sent to you.
NSW Legal Aid
Set of 4 Books.
Order online to receive a copy.
Book Titles
Country Fire Authority, Victoria.
How to be Safe from Bushfire in Victoria
4 books & a set of questions to plan.
Victorian Government DHHS
- Can I do this task? Help for Allied Health Assistants and Support Workers.
- Quality of Support Review. Look for the heading Quality of Support Review 2/3 of way down the page.
- Human Services Standards. Scroll 2/3 way down the page for the Easy English version
Integrated Family Violence Partnership. Southern Melbourne.
1.Men. Think Safe Act Safe. A Post – Court Intervention Order Fact Sheet.
2. My Safety Plan. Availabe in a ‘z card’. (Credit card size)
3. What is Family Violence
4. Flyer for services
Training Opportunities
Just announced
Canberra Easy English 2 day writing course, 2019.
25 & 26 February 2019.
Phillip, Canberra, ACT. Flyer or Book here
Hosting by Koomarri
Sydney Easy English 2 day writing course 2019
18 & 19 March 2019.
Redfern, Sydney, NSW. Flyer or Book here
Hosting by People with Disability Australia
Melbourne Easy English 2 day writing course, 2019.
25 & 26 March 2019.
Individuals or groups can request training. Email me to request something specific for your environment. cathy@acesseasyenglish.com.au
More information on Easy English training
More information about Communication and Interaction workshops for people with little or no speech
Coming Soon
Look out for new resources from
- Benalla Rural Council
- Frankston Council
- Inclusion Melbourne – I can vote 2018.
- Northern Territory. Office of Disability.
International Society of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC) 2016 and 2018 Conference
2018 Program General Information
Each day of the program was also available in Easy English.
Contact me to find out more.
Find recent Easy English publications from Access Easy English or email us to get other examples.
Link to Access Easy English blog. Commentary, research, resources from Access Easy English.
Training Opportunities
Just announced
Sydney Easy English 2 day writing course 2019
18 & 19 March 2019. Sydney, NSW
Individuals or groups can request training. Email me to request something specific for your environment. cathy@acesseasyenglish.com.au
More information on Easy English training
More information about Communication and Interaction workshops for people with little or no speech
Journal Publications from Access Easy English
Basterfield (2018) Access to written information: a social equity, social justice issue. Clarity. 78 pp 18 – 22
Email Cathy@accessseasyenglish.com.au to request a copy.
Senate Appearance
Cathy was invited to appear at the Australian Government Senate Community Affairs References committee CentreLink public hearing on Thursday 27 April 2017. This followed her submission to the Senate enquiry, earlier in the month.
Submission 116 Senate Report Chap 6 Conclusion; Recommendation 9 Government Response
2018 Conferences
March 2018.
Better Evidence of Easy English. Better Outcomes. What is the research Saying?
June 2018
National Disability Services Virtual Conference
How to empower clients. Access to NDIS services and other activities.
July 2018
ISAAC Gold Coast
- Why ACCess to Meaningful Written Information is a social equity, social justice issue.
- Use Easy English. AACcess All Areas What is the research saying?
- Marketing on a shoestring – ACCessing Key Word Sign. Poster presentation. – canceled poster
October 2018
National Employment Solutions Gold Coast
Easy English: A critical addition to workplaces.