About us
About us
There's a revolution - the plain language revolution - going on in communication around the world. It aims to make content more accessible to more people. The Social Deck and
Neat Copy developed this course so you or your organisation don't get left behind.
Plain English (or plain language) helps people understand text the first time they read it.
Plain English is different to Easy Read translation and is not a 'dumbed down' version of communication. Learn more about why simpler language means a bigger audience.
It doesn't matter if you are a content writer, report writer, communications consultant or a busy executive.
If you want your writing to be clear, and reach your audience effectively, this course is for you.
It's about making sure everyone understands your message, whether for work, to improve your organisation's messages, or just to communicate better.
It’s particularly useful for those people who have been taught through their education and career, to write in passive, indirect language.
Regardless of literacy levels, all users want to be able to interact with government easily. Respect their time by writing in plain language.
Australian Government Style Guide
Plain English in Action is 6 hours in total. Learning modules include an introduction and 4 main lessons. You can choose extra sessions if you want to learn or practice more. This course is for groups or individuals and can be delivered either in person or online. We can even tailor the course to best suit your organisation or Government Department.
Vikki is The Social Deck, Editorial and First Nations Engagement Manager. With over 30 years of experience, she specialises in accessible and plain English communications with a focus on social awareness. Vikki is a proud Aboriginal woman and a member of the Plain Language Association.
With a Bachelor of Communications in Public Relations, Danika specialises in writing, editing and content creation. With almost 20 years experience writing for government and private institutions, Danika has a passion for turning complex information into readable content. Danika is a proud Aboriginal woman and has a particular interest in Indigenous and social policy issues.
Email: team@thesocialdeck.com, or call us: 0491 617 118
If you want your writing to be clear and reach your audience effectively, this course is for you. Our ‘Plain English in action course’ is about making sure everyone understands your message, whether for work, to improve your organisation's
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The Social Deck acknowledges the traditional custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and community. Our staff live and work on the lands of many First Nations peoples, including the Gubbi Gubbi or Kabi Kabi people, the Turrbal and Yuggera people, the Bundjalung people, the Ngarigo and Ngunnawal people and the Wadawurrung people. These peoples have lived on and cared for these lands for thousands of generations, and their sovereignty has never been ceded. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and to elders past and present.
The Social Deck acknowledges the traditional custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and community. Our staff live and work on the lands of many First Nations peoples, including the Gubbi Gubbi or Kabi Kabi people, the Turrbal and Yuggera people, the Bundjalung people, the Ngarigo and Ngunnawal people and the Wadawurrung people. These peoples have lived on and cared for these lands for thousands of generations, and their sovereignty has never been ceded. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and to elders past and present.
