Supporting everyone’s participation in the 2026 Census
With the 2026 Census just four weeks away, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is reminding the Vietnamese community of how they can get help to complete their Census.
“Census night is on Tuesday 11 August, and it’s important that our Vietnamese community knows what support is available to help them participate, ” Cuc Nguyen, Census multilingual spokesperson, says.
“You can complete the Census online, by paper or with help. Whether you are a new migrant completing the Census for the first time or you’ve done it before, you can access translated information materials, as well as support in-person or over the phone.”
To support everyone in Australia to participate in the 2026 Census confidently, the ABS provides assistance in a range of ways.
Need information in your preferred language?
- Information and resources are available in Vietnamese on the Census website.
- You can speak with someone in Vietnamese through the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) on 131 450.
- In August, the ABS will hold in-person information sessions in different languages. You can look for a Vietnamese session near you at census.abs.gov.au/help
Need help completing the Census form?
- You will find Pop-up Hubs in public spaces, such as shopping centres, for Census information and paper forms.
- You can go to fill-in-the-form sessions,which help you answer questions on the Census form.
Why complete the Census?
Every answer matters in the Census, as Census data is used to inform decisions about transport, schools, health care, infrastructure and business. It also helps plan local services for individuals, families and communities.
Across the country, Census data is used to help meet the needs of multicultural communities. For instance, workplace safety organisations use Census data to deliver targeted health and safety information to migrant workers.
The Census benefits all individuals in Australia by helping us understand what we need now and into the future.
For more information about the Census, go to census.abs.gov.au/vietnamese
