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Census information in Amharic

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Census Information in Cantonese

Every five years, a count is taken of every person and home in Australia in the national Census of Population and Housing. Information on how to complete the Census in your language.

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Census Information in Persian

Every five years, a count is taken of every person and home in Australia in the national Census of Population and Housing. Information on how to complete the Census in your language.

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Census Information in French

Every five years, a count is taken of every person and home in Australia in the national Census of Population and Housing. Information on how to complete the Census in your language.

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Census Information in Korean

Every five years, a count is taken of every person and home in Australia in the national Census of Population and Housing. Information on how to complete the Census in your language.

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Census Information in Mandarin

Every five years, a count is taken of every person and home in Australia in the national Census of Population and Housing. Information on how to complete the Census in your language.

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Census Information in Vietnamese

Every five years, a count is taken of every person and home in Australia in the national Census of Population and Housing. Information on how to complete the Census in your language.

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Census Information in Filipino

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Census Information in Dari

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Census Information in Greek

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Census Information in Gujarati

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Census Information in Indonesian

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Census Information in Malayalam

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Census Information in Portuguese

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Census Information in Tamil

Every five years, a count is taken of every person and home in Australia in the national Census of Population and Housing. Information on how to complete the Census in your language.

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Census Information in Turkish

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Sponsoring a loved one to migrate to Australia 10/08/2021 09:03 ...

Finding the right job for your skills and qualifications 03/08/2021 08:37 ...

The hidden risks of buy now pay later services 27/07/2021 06:12 ...

Census 2021: Why and how to participate 27/07/2021 08:47 ...

Migrating to Australia through business and investment visas 27/07/2021 07:26 ...

Australian visa and immigration change from 1 July 2021 29/06/2021 07:54 ...

NAIDOC Week: Indigenous places of significance near you 22/06/2021 06:45 ...

What is superannuation, and why is it important for you? 16/06/2021 07:34 ...

Adopting a child from overseas 08/06/2021 08:07 ...

Here's how Australia's selective entry school admissions work 01/06/2021 09:42 ...

The importance of having a will, particularly if you are a migrant 25/05/2021 06:19 ...

How to engage with National Reconcilation Week 25/05/2021 07:32 ...

Things to know when buying your first home 12/05/2021 07:34 ...

Skills for future jobs 12/05/2021 07:23 ...

Lesser-known Australian road rules you may be breaking 12/05/2021 06:21 ...

What is Australia's Global Talent visa? 28/04/2021 07:56 ...

Calls grow to criminalise coercive control in Australia 20/04/2021 09:37 ...

Revisiting your childhood dream can bring a new spark in life 13/04/2021 04:10 ...

Australia's migration program and permanent skilled visas 09/04/2021 08:57 ...

Why borrowing responsibly is 'more important than ever' now 01/04/2021 08:01 ...

Things you should look for when buying a used car 31/03/2021 06:36 ...

Helping autistic children thrive with early diagnosis and support 31/03/2021 08:41 ...

What happens when someone decides to stay in Australia without a visa? 24/03/2021 08:03 ...

Making your return to work COVID-safe 18/03/2021 05:47 ...

How to stay safe while rock fishing 11/03/2021 05:44 ...

The latest changes in 485 visa 04/03/2021 05:53 ...

Sea or tree change: Tips for moving to a regional area 25/02/2021 07:03 ...

How to handle pandemic debt 18/02/2021 07:26 ...

Changing your career during COVID-19 11/02/2021 06:42 ...

Helping your kids cope with the pandemic 05/02/2021 08:51 ...

What does Indigenous Recognition mean? 05/02/2021 11:42 ...

Be prepared: Simple tips to get yourself and your property ready for bushfire season 21/12/2020 06:29 ...

Becoming a volunteer firefighter 21/12/2020 06:29 ...

If a crisis strikes in summer, these alerts will help keep you safe and informed 21/12/2020 08:14 ...

Fishing, floods and swimming: Here's how to stay safe in and around water 17/12/2020 06:56 ...

Evaluate your risk: How to prepare for and survive floods in a wet summer 17/12/2020 07:03 ...

Silent killers: Heatwaves and skin damage in the Australian summer 11/12/2020 06:55 ...

Celebration in isolation 30/11/2020 08:41 ...

Flexible work arrangements 30/11/2020 07:55 ...

COVID-19 etiquette 18/11/2020 08:14 ...

Travel in isolation 05/11/2020 08:56 ...

The impact of COVID-19 on gambling behaviour 05/11/2020 13:11 ...

How to run your micro-business online 05/11/2020 10:15 ...

Healthy habits of people who don't get sick 05/11/2020 08:42 ...

How COVID-19 has changed the way we grieve 08/10/2020 09:11 ...

Property market during COVID-19 08/10/2020 07:29 ...

Will payday loans and the pandemic bring on a 'debt tsunami'? 08/10/2020 13:06 ...

Dementia care in COVID-19 23/09/2020 09:13 ...

Money advice and survival tips for turbulent times 09/09/2020 08:41 ...

Early access to superannuation during COVID-19 09/09/2020 11:05 ...

Aged care in the time of coronavirus - what should you consider? 26/08/2020 10:30 ...

Temporary migrants face extra barriers job-seeking during COVID-19 21/08/2020 09:10 ...

Buying a business during COVID-19 21/08/2020 08:06 ...

Men’s mental health and wellbeing 14/08/2020 10:10 ...

How to garden and grow your own food indoors 31/07/2020 07:54 ...

Here’s how migration agents work in Australia 24/07/2020 10:35 ...

How to use telehealth? 15/07/2020 10:50 ...

Love and partner visas in the time of COVID-19 09/07/2020 09:59 ...

Consumer rights and internet scams 02/07/2020 10:10 ...

What to do when your visa is cancelled 25/06/2020 07:45 ...

Retraining yourself during COVID-19 18/06/2020 07:15 ...

Life on the bridging visa 11/06/2020 09:24 ...

Online Grandparenting 28/05/2020 10:49 ...

Women on temporary visas experiencing family violence 28/05/2020 10:18 ...

Staying active and healthy during social isolation 27/05/2020 09:47 ...

Helping with your child’s home-based learning 15/05/2020 09:59 ...

Living with an underlying condition 15/05/2020 11:41 ...

Sugar – white poison or allowed passion? 24/04/2020 07:59 ...

The healing powers of chicken soup 24/04/2020 06:48 ...

Binge eating: the dark side of comfort food 24/04/2020 07:23 ...

Comfort food: why do we crave it and how to make it a part of a healthy diet? 24/04/2020 04:24 ...

Coping with the coronavirus outbreak 24/04/2020 09:34 ...

Tax Return 2020: how to best prepare and lodge your tax return? 22/04/2020 07:35 ...

Your rights and obligations when working from home 15/04/2020 08:28 ...

Preparing for the flu season amid COVID-19 02/04/2020 08:49 ...

Building a safety net for small businesses amid coronavirus outbreak 02/04/2020 08:53 ...

Living close to my community 12/03/2020 06:45 ...

LGBTIQ Rights in Australia 26/02/2020 10:46 ...

How to prepare for job interview? 20/02/2020 07:22 ...

How to become a volunteer firefighter? 30/01/2020 06:04 ...

How to become an Australian citizen? 16/01/2020 05:17 ...

What is the Australian Christmas tradition? 19/12/2019 05:39 ...

How to get boating and fishing licences in Australia 10/12/2019 07:04 ...

Overcoming loneliness in a new country 29/11/2019 06:25 ...

What is Schoolies? 15/11/2019 07:30 ...

How to get help if you’re a victim of sexual harassment at work? 01/11/2019 06:09 ...

How to prevent drowning? 17/10/2019 05:55 ...

Living in regional Australia 04/10/2019 08:29 ...

How to get a divorce in Australia? 19/09/2019 06:34 ...

What is bankruptcy and its implications? 05/09/2019 06:25 ...

Children’s Rights in Australia 29/08/2019 06:23 ...

What can parents do about bullying? 08/08/2019 07:03 ...

How to keep your child safe online? 25/07/2019 06:40 ...

What are the requirements when moving interstate? 25/07/2019 06:56 ...

How to apply for a First Home Owner Grant? 27/06/2019 06:27 ...

What are the minor offences in Australia? 13/06/2019 06:17 ...

What is TAFE? 31/05/2019 07:42 ...

How to participate in Australian life? 16/05/2019 06:02 ...

Having a say in Australia is part of the democratic process 03/05/2019 06:33 ...

How to vote in Australia? 18/04/2019 07:24 ...

Australia's Political System 12/04/2019 07:18 ...

Should you build or buy a house? 07/03/2019 06:09 ...

Settlement Guide: How does the youth justice system work in Australia? 22/02/2019 07:01 ...

How to get involved in your children's school? 07/02/2019 06:01 ...

How to have a fun and safe time outdoors this summer 14/12/2018 06:13 ...

What is holiday care and how to find free activities for children? 30/11/2018 07:17 ...

What is drug and alcohol addiction and how to get help? 15/11/2018 08:12 ...

How to obtain an Australian driver's license? 05/11/2018 07:22 ...

How to enrol in the Victoria State election? 15/10/2018 06:35 ...

How to access mental health support? 15/10/2018 06:32 ...

Moving to regional Australia 07/09/2018 06:48 ...

How to send money overseas? 27/08/2018 06:33 ...

Homelessness crisis linked to housing affordability 14/08/2018 07:49 ...

Understanding the NDIS 25/07/2018 08:02 ...

Changes to parent visas 10/07/2018 06:07 ...

How does superannuation work? 29/06/2018 06:27 ...

Refugee Week 2018 14/06/2018 09:03 ...

How to apply for a Tax File Number 31/05/2018 06:40 ...

Understanding your electricity bill 17/05/2018 06:32 ...

What you need to know about the NBN 04/05/2018 07:13 ...

How you can participate in Anzac Day 20/04/2018 06:18 ...

What’s the new Child Care Package? 10/04/2018 06:01 ...

How to apply for a loan 26/03/2018 05:53 ...

How to get an apprenticeship in Australia 12/03/2018 05:43 ...

What you need to know about the minimum wage 01/03/2018 06:57 ...

Why playgroups are good for children and parents 27/02/2018 06:02 ...

How to find the right GP in Australia 19/02/2018 06:18 ...

How to enrol for Medicare in Australia 19/02/2018 06:53 ...

How to open a bank account in Australia 19/02/2018 04:59 ...

How to become an Australian citizen? 18/01/2018 06:26 ...

Water safety in Australia 15/12/2017 06:08 ...

Water safety in Australia 13/12/2017 07:49 ...

Bushfire safety in Australia 11/12/2017 05:38 ...

Fire safety can save your life 06/12/2017 07:12 ...

The benefits of volunteering 01/12/2017 06:48 ...

The benefits of volunteering 29/11/2017 06:48 ...

What to do if someone you know is the victim of domestic violence 22/11/2017 07:55 ...

Preventing family violence in migrant communities 22/11/2017 06:27 ...

Immunisation rates continue to rise 16/11/2017 06:40 ...

Immunisation rates continue to rise 16/11/2017 06:40 ...

Vaccination rules in Australia 15/11/2017 08:53 ...

The benefits of an online health record 09/11/2017 06:32 ...

Paying for university in Australia 01/11/2017 06:53 ...

Paying for university in Australia 01/11/2017 06:28 ...

Freedom of religion and secularism in Australia 25/10/2017 07:15 ...

Migrant workers have the same rights as Australians 18/10/2017 06:23 ...

Migrant workers' workplace rights in Australia 18/10/2017 06:23 ...

Strategies you can employ to get a job interview in Australia 11/10/2017 06:17 ...

Migrant communities are less likely to access mental health services 10/10/2017 06:37 ...

Avoid falling victim to online fraudsters 04/10/2017 06:31 ...

How to access mental health services in Australia 27/09/2017 09:39 ...

Having a say in Australia is part of the democratic process 20/09/2017 06:46 ...

Did you know you can access interpreter services for free? 13/09/2017 06:39 ...

Everything you need to know about doing your taxes in Australia 06/09/2017 07:41 ...

Why you should take precautions with prescription medication 23/08/2017 06:18 ...

Your right to work safety 16/08/2017 08:16 ...

Rising homelessness in Australia 09/08/2017 07:28 ...

Why you shouldn't avoid conversation about death 02/08/2017 07:16 ...

Becoming an organ donor in Australia 26/07/2017 06:21 ...

Fostering a child in Australia 19/07/2017 07:22 ...

Starting your own business in Australia 12/07/2017 05:27 ...

Do you know what to do at an auction? 05/07/2017 06:04 ...

How to access family tax benefits in Australia 21/06/2017 05:39 ...

Access to mental health services is vital for refugees 14/06/2017 06:55 ...

Elder abuse in the family 07/06/2017 06:31 ...

Building bridges between police and communities 31/05/2017 06:12 ...

How to get contents insurance 24/05/2017 06:55 ...

Growing anxiety about housing affordability 17/05/2017 07:18 ...

What to do when you get a fine and how to fight it 10/05/2017 06:22 ...

Did you know you can access national parks in Australia? 03/05/2017 05:50 ...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Australia 26/04/2017 06:18 ...

The cultural diversity of Australia’s Anzacs 19/04/2017 09:22 ...

Helping your child settle into school in Australia 12/04/2017 07:17 ...

Preventing sexually transmitted infections 05/04/2017 08:25 ...

How to job search 29/03/2017 07:31 ...

Legal Aid in Australia explained 22/03/2017 06:38 ...

Helping migrants access dental care 15/03/2017 05:46 ...

Tenants’ rights in Australia explained 08/03/2017 07:03 ...

Unemployment support in Australia explained 01/03/2017 06:03 ...

Do you know you can access child care in Australia? 22/02/2017 07:43 ...

Aged care choices in Australia explained 15/02/2017 08:39 ...

Public housing in Australia explained. 08/02/2017 08:46 ...

How to see a doctor in Australia? 01/02/2017 07:57 ...

What are your consumer rights in Australia? 25/01/2017 06:49 ...

What's Australia Day? 18/01/2017 08:20 ...

How to drive in Australia with an overseas licence 07/12/2016 06:17 ...

What is the National Disability Insurance Scheme? 30/11/2016 09:50 ...

Australia’s First Peoples 23/11/2016 11:07 ...

The finance report 09/11/2016 11:52 ...

How to convert your qualification 26/10/2016 06:41 ...

Recognising emotional abuse 19/10/2016 09:03 ...

Caring for carers 12/10/2016 06:19 ...

Staying smart online 05/10/2016 07:24 ...

How to change your name 21/09/2016 07:47 ...

Addressing drug use with your family 14/09/2016 10:02 ...

10 facts about stroke 07/09/2016 07:50 ...

Free English classes for migrants 31/08/2016 08:02 ...

Dementia care for migrants 24/08/2016 08:00 ...

AFL embraces diversity 16/08/2016 07:23 ...

The importance of STEM 10/08/2016 08:12 ...

What to do when someone goes missing? 03/08/2016 06:28 ...

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