Plainly gives organisations a governed way to explain their forms and documents in plain English — accessible, WCAG 2.2 AA, and always under your control.
The Transition to Work Grant is a non-recoverable payment available, at the chief executive's discretion, to an applicant commencing employment who has insufficient immediate financial means to meet costs necessarily incurred in connection with that commencement.
Assistance may be granted in respect of, but is not limited to, expenditure of the nature described in clause 4.2(a)–(d).
This grant helps pay for things you need to start work — like clothes, tools, or getting there.
Plainly includes a full suite of reading supports — not as add-ons, but built into the core experience.
The plain English version reads aloud using natural-sounding NZ English speech. Users can listen while following along with the text, with an animated wave indicator showing when speech is active.
A soft highlight band follows the cursor, keeping focus on one line at a time — essential for readers with dyslexia or attention difficulties.
Full dark mode override for users with low vision or light sensitivity, with enhanced colour contrast throughout.
Three variants: a school year slider (Yr 1–13), named levels (Easy Read / Plain English / Standard), and a visual complexity meter. Choose what works for each user.
Te Reo Māori, Gagana Samoa, Lea Fakatonga, 普通话, हिन्दी, and English. All translations are reviewed and approved by your organisation.
A tappable completion checklist at the end of each form. Print it alongside the original — tick off each field as you go.
Each section has an "Explain this section" drawer with per-question plain English guidance, including help numbers and tips.
50/50 split view, focus mode (30/70 original/plain), and full stacked view — users choose the layout that works for them.
Every document passes four governance layers before it's visible to a single user. Your team approves. Plainly enforces the rules.
Plainly doesn't accept open uploads or invent content. Your organisation prepares and approves every document, and people only see the documents your organisation has published.
In the organiser portal
Your organisation is set up with its own Plainly space, managed by your team.
Manage your documents and what people can access from one place.
Bring in the official forms and documents your organisation already uses. The original stays the source of truth.
Each document is prepared in plain English and reviewed by your team. Nothing goes live without approval.
Set documents active or inactive and update versions as they change.
Add your organisation's name and branding so the experience feels like yours.
From your website or widget
People reach Plainly from your website, a link, or an embedded widget.
They see the documents your organisation has published and choose the one they need.
The original document sits next to a plain-English guide, so nothing is lost or changed.
Read-aloud, adjustable text size and reading level, dyslexia-friendly fonts, a reading ruler, and high contrast.
Any section — or the whole document — explained clearly, one part at a time.
A calm, guided reading experience designed to be easy to follow.
Your documents. Your approvals. Your brand. Plainly only shows people the documents your organisation has published.
Neuroinclusion isn't a feature we added later. It shaped every decision from the first line of code.
Every screen, every component, every interaction meets WCAG 2.2 AA. Colour contrast, keyboard navigation, screen reader support, and focus management — all verified.
Following the W3C Cognitive Accessibility guidelines — clear language, predictable layouts, error prevention, and memory support built into the reading experience.
Atkinson Hyperlegible font available at one tap — designed specifically to increase legibility for readers with dyslexia or low vision.
All animations respect the user's prefers-reduced-motion setting. No distracting movement for users with vestibular or attention sensitivities.
We're running an active pilot across key Work and Income forms with MY.MSD — helping New Zealanders understand their entitlements and fill in forms with confidence.