Digital Profession

Guides and resources

We provide guidance and resources for creating services that are simple, clear and fast for all users.  

Our guides and tools help you design, deliver and manage government services. Together they help teams meet the Digital Service Standard. They include the Digital Service Standard itself, the Australian Government Design System, the Content Strategy Guide, the Style Manual and the Learning Design Standards.

They provide information on topics including:

  • content design and strategy
  • visual design and style
  • accessibility (WCAG)
  • user research
  • working in agile teams

APS Learning Design Standards

The APS learning design standards describe skills, knowledge and attributes required for digital roles.

Content Strategy Guide

A content strategy sets the foundation for the creation, structure and governance of content.

Australian Government Style Manual

Style Manual is for everyone who writes, edits or approves Australian Government content.

Modern ways of working

Organisations have to adapt and create digital transformation to better deliver services and products in a rapidly changing environment. We have produced guides to introduce you to some modern ways of working.

Digital Insights

The Digital Profession’s Insight series explores the capabilities, tools and approaches needed for professionals and agencies to be Digital Ready.

GOLD Design System

Formerly known as the Australian Government Design System, this is a framework and toolset to help build government products and services more easily.

Digital Service Standard

The Digital Service Standard is a set of best-practice principles for designing and delivering government services.
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