Some people find it hard to read or use everyday information, like:

bullet a form

bullet a phone bill

bullet the rules for using a credit card. end of list

If you struggle to read, it can be hard to take part in our community.

Accessible information is good for everyone.

It helps people who find it hard to read.

It helps people who are busy and don’t have a lot of time.

There are laws that say everyone should be able to get accessible information if they need it.

This includes a law called the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.

This law explains how people with disability should be treated.

In Australia, we have also agreed to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (the UN Convention).

The UN Convention sets out the rights of people with disability.

It explains how people with disability should be treated fairly.

Many countries around the world use it.

We think that everyone should have access to information in a way that suits their needs.

This will help more people to:

bullet have a say about important ideas and issues

bullet understand their rights and choices

bullet learn and take part in education

bullet find a job

bullet stay healthy

bullet get support in an emergency

bullet take part in our community. end of list

Simple information can be used in:

bullet government

bullet education

bullet health

bullet community life

bullet employment. end of list

And it can be used for everyone in our community, including:

bullet people with disability

bullet people who speak languages other than English

bullet First Nations peoples

bullet people of all ages

bullet people who live in the city or the country. end of list