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Inclusive communication and plain language

Module 2 — Communication

Module 2 focuses on inclusive communication, plain language, and multimodal support. It helps organisations make information clearer, more respectful, and easier to use in everyday service and workplace interactions.

Module 2 pages

Use these pages in order to complete Module 2.

Overview

Read the module purpose, learning goals, and suggested pathway.

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Content

Learn about communication barriers, plain language, structure, tone, and alternatives.

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Activity

Rewrite a communication example so it is clearer, more respectful, and easier to use.

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Downloads

Download the Module 2 worksheet and summary handout.

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Key ideas

Communication barriers can exclude people even when support is available. Clear language, respectful tone, pacing, layout, and multiple ways to share information can improve participation and understanding.

Module 2 helps you look at messages from the perspective of the person receiving them, not only the person sending them.

Easy Read version

Module 2 — Communication

This page tells you about Module 2.

Communication means sharing information in a way people can understand and use.

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What Module 2 is about

Module 2 is about communication.

It helps you make information clear and respectful.

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What you will learn

  • how to spot communication barriers
  • how to use plain language
  • how to make messages easier to follow
  • how to offer more than one way to get information
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What to do next

Start with the content page.

Then do the activity.

Then download the worksheet or handout.

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You can ask for help

You can ask for this information in another format.

You can also ask for support to take part.

This Easy Read section gives the main ideas from the page.

You can read the full page above for more information.

Future Ready — Module 2 communication, plain language, and accessible information.