The Easy Read Toolbox

18/11/2025

At The Easy Read Toolbox, we know that clear, inclusive communication is more than just a nice-to-have; from transcribing documents into Easy Read to making social media content accessible, we help organisations ensure everyone can understand and engage with their messaging.

To help businesses start their inclusion revolution, our team will be attending The Sustainable Procurement Business Expo 2025 in Parramatta, where businesses can explore how to generate meaningful social impact by working with social enterprises and First Nations businesses.

📅 When: Thursday, 20 November 2025 | 08:30 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 Where: Parramatta

If your organisation is striving to meet Sustainable Development Goals, adopt Circular Economy principles, or enhance inclusive communication, come and say hello!

https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/community/events/upcoming-events/bookable/Sustainable-Procurement-Business-Expo

Image: a group of people from diverse backgrounds with different abilities. Text: Is your content reaching everybody? 1 in 3 Australians can’t read above a primary school level

City of Parramatta

17/11/2025

Peek into This Month’s Easy Read Toolbox Projects!

We’re excited to share some of the projects we’ve been working on for the last couple of months! We’ve recently collaborated with the UNSW for the creation of new illustrations for the National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health.

These visuals are designed to be accessible, engaging, and easy to understand, helping to make important health information more inclusive for all audiences.

We love seeing our work come to life in ways that support understanding and inclusion, and we can’t wait to share more projects soon!

Image: 3 sample illustrations The Easy Read Toolbox has commissioned. Text: inclusive illustrations, created by artists and cartoonists with disability.

14/11/2025

‘Tis the season for inclusion!

Creating visuals that are both inclusive and accessible doesn’t have to be tricky. With The Easy Read Toolbox, you can access a curated selection of diverse and inclusive images that resonate with all audiences.

Whether it’s for social media, email campaigns, or your website, The Easy Read Toolbox makes creating engaging and accessible content simple and effective.

Explore more here: https://www.easyreadtoolbox.info/category/Image-Packs

Image: 5 sample images that are available in our christmas image packs. Text: ‘Tis the season for authentic representation.

11/11/2025

Tomorrow is the start of Transgender Awareness Week.

This week is about honouring and uplifting the transgender community, raising awareness of the challenges they face, and celebrating their resilience and contributions.

It’s a time to listen, learn, and support. Simple actions like using correct pronouns, amplifying trans voices, and advocating for inclusive policies can make a meaningful difference.

Let’s commit to creating spaces where everyone feels seen, respected, and valued.

Image: Silhouette of an individual with Transgender colours of the flag walking a service dog. Text: Transgender Awareness week. Spreading support throughout workplaces, 13- 19 November.

Head over to our website to purchase your inclusive images: https://www.easyreadtoolbox.info/product/Pride-Month-Pack-Illustrations

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10/11/2025

Are you ready to join the Inclusion Revolution?

The Easy Read Toolbox produces a monthly email newsletter packed full of tips for inclusive communication, exclusive offers for subscribers, news and upcoming events and so much more.

Who is this for?

✅ Organisations or Government bodies seeking to convert important documents into Easy Read.
✅ Social media managers looking for tips on writing inclusive communications.
✅ Health practitioners looking to provide Easy Read documents to patients.
✅ Anyone who values access and inclusion or just wants to keep up to date with what we’re doing!

If you’re ready to embark on an inclusive journey with us, get onto the mailing list and we’ll send you our FREE Accessible Communication & Easy Read introduction booklet.

Join the inclusion revolution here: https://www.easyreadtoolbox.info/get-started

Image: Illustration of a laptop. text reads: Subscribe and join the inclusion revolution. Becoming a member, you receive: a Free resource, event and workshop announcements, updates from the team and opportunites to work together.

10/11/2025

Accessibility tip of the week
Make your colours work for everyone!
Low contrast can make text and images hard to see for people with visual impairments. Check your brand colours with this free tool: WebAIM Contrast Checker

Small tweaks = big impact.

Contrast checker: https://webaim.org/resources/contrastchecker/

Image: An Ibis with a speech bubble ‘Instead of this colours’ (3 close shades of pink)’ and a Marsupial Rat with a speech bubble ‘use these colours’’ (2 shades of pink and white background)

06/11/2025

🚨 Choosing an NDIS provider? Don’t get caught out.

Red flags to watch for:
⚠️ Missing or incorrect invoices
⚠️ Pressure to take services you don’t need
⚠️ Poor communication or unresponsive support
⚠️ No clear service agreements (especially for SDA)

Protect yourself and your family. Know what to check before and after engaging a provider.

Read our full guide: Your Guide to Staying Safe in the NDIS, available on our website.

Image: Illustration of a person sitting at a desk, wearing a ski mask, talking to other people, with a bag of money at their feet. Text: New blog, How to spot a dodgy NDIS service provider.

05/11/2025

Struggling to make complex information clear and accessible?

You’re not alone. Many organisations face tight deadlines and limited expertise.

We offer Custom Easy Read Writing Services to help you deliver clear, inclusive communication without the extra workload.
Partnering with us means:

✅ Custom documents created by our experienced writers in Easy Read, Easy English, and plain language
✅ Optional custom image banks to match your documents
✅ Review by our Feedback Group, people with cognitive disabilities who ensure your content is truly accessible

By working with our disability-led social enterprise, you’re not only meeting accessibility standards, you’re showcasing your commitment to inclusion and equity.

Ready to make your communication clear and inclusive? Let’s talk.

https://www.easyreadtoolbox.info/custom-writing

Image: An Individual reading an accessible document while patting their service dog. Text: Is your information accessible? We understand your needs, we convert your documents, and we get feedback on accessibility from those with lived experience.

04/11/2025

Exciting News!

Big congratulations to Matthew Anderson, our talented resident cartoonist, on the publication of his new Christmas book:
📖 “Ginger the Cookie-Eating Reindeer”

Matthew has worked tirelessly to bring this festive story to life, full of charm, humour, and holiday cheer. It’s a perfect read for children and families, and a wonderful addition to any Christmas collection! 🦌🍪

Get your copy today and join Ginger on his deliciously mischievous adventures!
https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0FX87GFNY?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520

Images: Matthew Anderson’s novel ‘Ginger the Cookie-Eating Reindeer’ placed on a chair. The book cover features an illustrated reindeer in a cookie sweater, eating a cookie while lounging on a sleigh surrounded by a pile of cookies.

31/10/2025

30/10/2025

🎃 Get into the Halloween spirit with us!

Our resident cartoonist, Matthew Anderson, has created a FREE Halloween colouring page — perfect for all ages, whether you like colouring by hand or digitally!

Once you’ve finished, share your masterpiece on socials and tag us, we can’t wait to see your spooky creativity! 👻🖍️

👉 Download here: https://irp.cdn-website.com/66e66b3f/files/uploaded/COMIC_014A_-_Happy_Halloween_BW-14711f0f.png

Image description: Cartoon panel of Australian animals dressed for Halloween.