Nerida, Plain English Consultant, Houston's Farm

Writing in plain English at Houston's Farm

"It's also given us another opportunity to talk about plain English generally, and what that means to the business, and to emphasise that gone are the days that you need to use long words and complicated sentences in a business-related document. The theme is always keep it simple and transfer the message as clearly as possible."

Nerida's story

Nerida Plumpton from Houston’s Farm talks about how they re-wrote their standard operating plans and other procedures in plain English.

Learning to use the iPad

"Once I started doing it, it was pretty easy. Not as scary as I thought. Making my life easier, less work for me and more productive."

Photo of (left to right): Anita Planchon, Michael Kirby, Rowena Holder, Hamish Locke

Write for the people: Plain English and the law

"Ditch pot boilers such as hereinafter, whereas, requisite, and all those other expressions that are just packing, and are not really necessary." (The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG)

Acknowledgement of Country

26Ten recognises the deep histories and cultures of the Aboriginal people of Lutruwita/Tasmania, the land’s first storytellers. We acknowledge Tasmanian Aboriginal people as the traditional and continuing custodians of the land, waters and sky. We pay respect to the Elders, past and present, who hold the memories, traditions, culture and knowledge of Country. We extend our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, whose Countries were never ceded.

Success story: Nerida, Plain English Consultant, Houston’s Farm