Easy English documents
Hunter Water has worked with accessible information specialists SCOPE to translate a number of our fact sheets and key information into Easy English.
We recognise that our customers have diverse abilities and communication needs.
We aim to support these needs by providing inclusive communications about our water and sewerage services and the customer support available, that all of our customers regardless of their circumstances will have access to key information that is simple and easy to understand.
Easy English guides to help you
You can now access Easy English versions of the following documents:
Note: The [tagged] version is optimised to be used with a screen reader
You can get someone to help you:
- Read these documents
- Understand what these documents are about
- Find more information
What Is Easy English?
Easy English is a style of writing where information is presented in a way that is very easy and simple to understand. It is currently used (I have removed the word extensively) for audiences with low English literacy or limited ability to read and write words.
Easy English focuses on presenting key information rather than all the detail.
Words are combined with images to enhance the message for the reader.
Reading an Easy English document can be a shared activity between the reader and another person, such as a friend, a family member or support person. Through discussion, the meaning of the document can be clarified, understood and further details can be provided.
Easy English documents include:
- simplified language and grammar
- explaining one idea per sentence
- use subheadings, bullet points and white space to break up text use of subheadings, bullet points and white space to break up text
- simplified font, layout and design and
- supporting key messages with meaningful and clear images.