This guide provides a direct comparison of Easy English and Easy Read, two different accessible text formats both used widely in Australia. There are significant accessibility differences between the two, for example Easy English has an average reading level of 1.5 and Easy Read 6.5. However there is considerable confusion about the two formats, with many agencies believing the two terms are used interchangeably to describe the same thing. 

Many organisations and agencies are now considering accessible text as part of their Disability Action and Inclusion Plans. This information may help them choose the most appropriate format for their and their readers' needs. The guide notes concerns about the national and state guidelines recommending Easy Read as an accessible resource for Australians with low literacy.

And the word “julienne”? It is the example in the newly released NSW Government Easy Read guidelines (2024) of a ‘hard word’ that requires explanation.