About this manual

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

 

Introduction

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.

Using this manual

The manual contains content principles you should use when creating content.

You can use it every time you create content such as:

  • policy
  • email correspondence
  • briefs
  • guidance.

This list is not exhaustive.

The manual has 4 sections:

  1. Grammar and punctuation
  2. WorkSafe vocabulary
  3. Content principles
  4. Content tips and useful links

Contacts for support and contributions

Content Strategy and the DigiOps team manage this resource. This resource is constantly evolving. Please reach out with any questions around content and/or style.

If you have any WorkSafe terms to add for the ‘WorkSafe vocabulary’ section, please get in touch with us at [email protected].