The Easy Read Toolbox

18/04/2026

If you enter, please consider nominating us - we could do so much good with that money 🥰

Imagine winning $50,000… and having the chance to give back at the same time.

After giving three people the chance to pay their bills over the past few weeks, we’re taking it one step further with our Double the Good competition.

One lucky winner will take home $50,000, plus we’ll donate $20,000 to a local community group or charity of their choice.

Enter here >> peoplefirstbank.com.au/doublethegood

Double the Good. Double the Impact. That’s all kinds of good.

17/04/2026

So, what do you think?

We noticed recently that AI had been used to create images in a document for an entity who could definitely afford other methods of gaining great images.

We're not against AI altogether, and we have explored the use of it for both images and writing Easy Read - and recommend it to smaller organisations who might not be able to afford other alternatives...

But what do you think about the bigger places? Should they be using AI or investing their dollars in disabled artists, designers and photographers?



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16/04/2026

Join the Inclusion Revolution today and sign up to our newsletter!

We’re giving away our Accessible Communication & Easy Read Introduction PDF for FREE.

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15/04/2026

"Work and study are so hard, I need help."

Whether this is you or someone you know, whether it's finding work and study, or sticking with it successfully, ELSEY can help.

ELSEY is our new 1 on 1 coaching program. Every coaching session is what you want and need, to meet your goals.

Get in touch now with this form and we'll be in touch: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/gTiwCaJ1DFTfQaDRGi40



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14/04/2026

Know a person or two, or a team (or two!) who could learn from a workshop in inclusion and accessibility?

Our workshops are practical, packed full of information, lead by example, and achieve consistently high feedback!

We specialise in inclusive and accessible communication and Easy Read workshops, but our team have such varied personal and professional experiences - if you need it, just ask. Chances are that we can help, or we know who can 😊

send us an email on info@easyreadtoolbox.info soon!

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13/04/2026

Share the word about easy to understand communication with SimpleWordsBigImpact.com !

Our new website made just for raising awareness and sharing far and wide. Let us know where you've shared it!



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10/04/2026

On tomorrow - Meet you there!!!

We will be at this month's For Purpose Market!

Social Enterprises only, held in the hall next to Cafe Stepping Stone in Dickson. 10 - 2pm.

Don't miss the fun 😊💃

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10/04/2026

Many young people find it hard to know how to navigate and search for jobs. Some find it hard once they have a job to understand work communication and politics and they might not understand their rights at work.

At the Easy Read Toolbox we now have work coaches. They are experienced at understanding the needs of young people, as they are not only qualified trainers, but they have children themselves who they have assisted.

Our work coaches will meet you where you are at and help you find your way through the job market.
contact us today. https://www.easyreadtoolbox.info/work-coaching-contact-form

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09/04/2026

Development that builds skills and drives inclusion.

Why does it matter? Because:
44% of Australian adults can’t read past a primary school level. This means many people with disability can’t access essential information if it isn’t written clearly. This also means you're losing potential customers.

At The Easy Read Toolbox, our lived experience experts deliver workshops that give your team the skills to:

✅ Communicate clearly with Easy Read & Easy English
✅ Build genuine disability inclusion
✅ Make information accessible for everyone

Inclusion isn’t an extra. It’s how you build trust, reach more people, and create real impact.

👉 Book your next workshop today: https://www.easyreadtoolbox.info/workshops

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09/04/2026

Do you know young people who:
- find it hard to find or stay in work
- want to study but worry they can't
- would like to set up a business to work for themself.

The Easy Read Toolbox has just launched our new work coaching service for young people!

Our coaching is:
- one on one and individualised
- done with easy to understand resources
- by highly experienced coaches
- and is available now.

We are based in Canberra, and offer online coaching across Australia.

Find out more by completing this form: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/gTiwCaJ1DFTfQaDRGi40 or email ELSEY@easyreadtoolbox.info .

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09/04/2026

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Did you know the NDIA spends MILLIONS AND MILLIONS of dollars every year, fighting disabled people?

In 2024-2025, it was a whopping $60 million!

And people who are appealing cuts to their plans are doing so because they need them to live. These cuts cause disabled people and their families to suffer.

And sometimes, it's these cuts that kill disabled people.

We've seen it in devastating stories in our community recently, including teenagers and kids.

It breaks my heart.

And for the stories we do hear about, there are so many more we don't.

Funny how facts like this are never mentioned when hateful journalists and politicians talk about the NDIS.

Participants and families have such valuable lived experience that could change the system for better, without harming disabled people.

If only they'd listen, instead of demonising us and casting us as the problem.

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