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Content Style Manual

A guide to creating clear, effective and consistent WorkSafe content.

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Using this manual

Using this manual  

Use this manual to create clear, consistent and accessible content.

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WorkSafe content

WorkSafe conventions  

Standard WorkSafe content components to use for consistency.

WorkSafe terms  

WorkSafe acronyms, language, general and legal terms

Content principles  

These principles help guide you to create best practice content.

Content tips and useful links  

Use these tips to write better content.

About this manual

This is WorkSafe’s manual for anyone who writes and edits internal and external content. It's an easy-to-use single reference point. It helps promote consistency across all content owned by WorkSafe.

This manual is based on the Australian Government Style Manual which the Victorian Government recommends.

Using this manual will help you create clear, consistent and accessible content.

Contacts for support and contributions

Content Strategy, in partnership with the Digital Operations team, manage this resource. For any questions about content and/or content style please reach out to [email protected].