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Create content that meets the needs of the people you serve.

Untangling a content mess can be daunting, though. So, we bring the systems, tools and people you need to make sense of your content.

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Our services

To solve communications problems, you have to develop a deep understanding of who you’re trying to reach and what you offer. Helping you reach that understanding is where we come in.

Content strategy

We work alongside you, using tools and our expertise – from doing user research, developing an information architecture to creating a governance framework – to articulate your content vision.

Writing and editing

We’re plain language experts. Our writers and editors can transform technical complexity, marketing fluff or bureaucratic waffle into clear and action-oriented content. Our content designers can help shape the story you want to tell in the digital space.

Training and coaching

We know content. For us, the best moments are when we get to share what we’ve learnt and build people up. From one-to-one or small group coaching to custom training, we can help build you and your team’s capacity.
Surge

TNC surge

Scale your content capacity instantly, without the commitment of hiring and training new team members. Get access to a team of content experts, on demand, to meet your content surges. Say yes to all those comms opps without breaking your team.

Accessibility

Get a complete picture of your digital accessibility. Our experts audit your content, UX, design and code to identify gaps and prioritise fixes. We deliver practical roadmaps with quick wins, governance frameworks and ongoing monitoring strategies.

AI governance

AI has the potential to expand how we all think, create and solve complex problems – but only when used purposefully and in alignment with our values. We can help you shape an AI policy as part of your overall content strategy and governance.

Brand messaging

What you stand for matters. How you say it matters even more. We help you uncover your brand’s position and key messages.

Where we make a difference

Government     |    Peak bodies     |    Not-for-profits    |    Professional services    |    Health    |    Finance

What our clients say

What is welcome is the team of experts drawn from to deliver the work, clear listening and drawing on best practice to guide and inform actions and a judicious sprinkle of experimentation and exploration to extend us all beyond business as usual.
Chris HollyACT Gov, Business & Innovation
Matt uses relatable and real world experiences and examples to illustrate concepts and ideas. He is very flexible to work with, an engaging presenter, and generous with his time.
Bernadette BrennanDirector - Digital and Content Strategy, ACT Government
True North think deeply, identify with a broad range of audiences, and are extremely elegant in their approach and delivery. I highly recommend them if you want to take your content to the next level.
Colin AnstieCEO, Raging Digital
What I appreciated was you really listened to our goal, what we wanted to achieve, and what we were trying to do for our audience, but also listen to the tensions and understood the difficulties we had internally
Louise AtkinsonActuaries Institute
True North are expert, considered and generous.
Brodie FlemingDirector, Brand Canberra

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Plain language writing tips

Plain language is all about reaching more of your customers or clients by creating content your user understands quickly, easily, and completely.

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December 29, 2025