Action and activation

Storytelling through annual reports – Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO)

2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO)

How might we produce a digital annual report to share the stories and achievements of ACSO?

ACSO delivers programs to help break the cycle of people repeatedly entering the justice system because they lack the support to make change.

Embracing interactivity, enhancing content, and telling a compelling story, ACSO has worked with rowdy since 2020 to produce digital annual reports.

 

 

 

Year 1: A new brand

  • In the first year, we designed and developed a digital annual report bringing the new brand we had also just designed to life. The report was optimised for both web and mobile devices, ensuring accessibility for a wide audience.
  • We introduced interactive elements such as videos and infographics to engage readers and bring the company’s achievements to life.

Year 2: Content Enhancement

  • In the second year, we focused on enhancing the content strategy through design. We worked with ACSO to identify and spotlight key achievements and innovations.
  • User engagement was further improved by incorporating user-friendly navigation and search features, allowing stakeholders to find specific information effortlessly.
  • We incorporated feedback from users of the first digital report to refine the user experience.

Year 3: Storytelling Excellence

  • The third year marked a significant milestone in our partnership. We elevated the storytelling aspect of the digital annual report to bring a more human feel to readers.
  • These stories were showcased through multimedia presentations, interviews, and visually appealing narratives that resonated with both shareholders and the wider audience.

 

 

Greater value was achieved by:

 

  • Enhanced engagement
    Elevating the brand and how ACSO represented it’s achievements led to an increase in engagement.
  • Wider Reach
    By embracing digital, ACSO expanded its audience reach beyond traditional shareholders to include industry peers, potential investors, and the general public.
  • Environmental impact
    Digital annual reports are a great example of ACSO’s commitment to sustainability by the reduced carbon footprint associated with digital reports compared to printed versions.
  • Stakeholder satisfaction
    Feedback from stakeholders, including employees, indicated high satisfaction with the interactive and engaging presentation of the reports.