26Ten Plain English Workshop at Hobart Library

Join us for an interactive workshop focused on using Plain English in everyday documents and learn how to make information easier to understand.

Information that isn’t presented clearly creates confusion and can lead to misunderstandings, missed opportunities and mistakes. Learn how to make information easier to understand in this practical plain English workshop.

Suitable for businesses, community groups and individuals. Join us for an interactive session focused on using plain English in everyday documents, emails, flyers and marketing material and learn how to make your information easier to understand. Participants are encouraged to bring samples of their own work as they analyse and practise writing information clearly.

Plain English is a way of presenting information that helps people Find what they need easily, Understand what they find, and Use that information

You will learn how to:

• Get your message across loud and CLEAR
• Reduce jargon and simplify your communication
• Write clear emails
• Make a positive difference to your business or organisation

To ensure a successful event, please:

• Don't attend if you are unwell
• Let us know if you can’t attend so we can offer your place to someone else
• Practice COVID safe behaviours
• Let us know if you have any support needs, or if a support person will be coming with you.

Accessibility details:

• Inform us if you need any assistance or if you'll be accompanied by a support person.
• There are two designated mobility parking spaces next to the library, with a 2-hour parking limit.
• The Training Room has wheelchair access.
• An accessible restroom is available.

Spaces are limited so please enrol early.

We ask that you please register here, or call your local library if you need help making a booking.

If you are no longer able to make an event, please let us know so that others don’t miss out.