Why you need to do the Census – Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District

The Census is the most comprehensive snapshot of the country and tells the story of how we are changing. It counts every household and every person in Australia. Census data is used to plan and deliver services across Australia.

The Census isn’t just numbers, but what those numbers tell us – every stat tells a story. That’s why your participation is vital.

An independent report found every $1 we spend on the Census creates $6 of value to the Australian economy.

The data from the 2021 Census will be more important than ever. It will provide valuable insights into how the pandemic has changed life in Australia.

How the Census benefits you

Having the right numbers means the right services can be provided in your community. Information from the Census helps communities, governments and businesses across the country make informed decisions.

Census data helps inform services that improve the lives of people, families and communities. For example:

Royal Flying Doctor Service uses the information to make sure people in rural Australia can get the health care they need
Council on the Ageing uses the information to help understand the issues affecting older Australians.

Read more Census stories about how Census data is used in your community.

The Census helps — Census data such as ancestry, place of birth and religion helps Woolworths stores better meet the current and changing needs of local communities.

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	The Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District acknowledges the Yorta Yorta People of the land which comprises the Goulburn Valley. We pay respect to tribal Elders, past, present and emerging and we celebrate their continuing culture and acknowledge the memory of their ancestors.
	The Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District is a peak body whose mission is to promote and represent the social, cultural and economic well-being of ethnic communities in the Goulburn Valley Region through the provision of quality and innovative settlement, refugee support, community development, and information and advocacy services.