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Accessible Census materials available from the ABS

27 July 2026

The 2026 Census is to be completed on Tuesday August 11, 2026. To support the blind and low vision community in participating in the Census, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has produced a range of accessible material and information.

To complete the form, people who are blind or have low vision can:

  • Request braille forms from the ABS
  • Request large print forms from the ABS
  • Complete the Census online.

People who are blind or have low vision can request a braille or large print form via the ABS Census online contact form or over the phone on 1800 181 227.

Information about completing the Census online can also be found on the ABS Census website.

Audio resources of Census materials are also available to listen online or download from the ABS.  

More general information about when and how to complete the Census is available from the ABS.