How to use this guide

A group of people with someone at the front holding a sign saying 'We'.

The Australian Government worked with the state and territory governments to write our Plan.

When you see the word ‘we’, it means all of these governments.

Easy Read logo.

We wrote this guide in an easy to read way. We use pictures to explain some ideas.

A document with an arrow curving to a plan icon.

This Easy Read document is a guide to our Plan.

The words 'Bold' and 'Not Bold'.

We wrote some words in bold. This means the letters are thicker and darker. We explain what these words mean.

Someone helping someone else read a document.

You can ask for help to read this guide. A friend, family member or support person may be able to help you.

A First Nations artful map of Australia, with the Torres Strait Islands.

We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners of our land – Australia.

Three photos. The first is of a desert landscape, with trees and scrub. The second is of a river, at sunset or sunrise. The third is of a beach with high cliffs.

They were the first people to live on and use the:

  • land
  • rivers
  • seas.

A group of people having a meeting outside with a laptop.

We recognise the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who helped us write our Plan.

If you need support

A person in a wheelchair holding their head.

In our Plan we talk about things that might:

  • upset you
  • make you feel worried.

A person talking to a psychologist or therapist.

You can talk to someone about how you feel.

You can also get support if you experience violence.

We explain who you can talk to in the Help and support services section.