Australian Census Tuesday 11 August 2026 - Every answer matters
Every five years, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) counts every person and household in Australia through the Census of Population and Housing. The next census is on Tuesday 11 August 2026. The census helps to determine the needs of the community, so your say is really important! For more information click here.
News and events
Autumn Gathering
Join Venture Out for morning tea, presentations
(including special guest Bec Stevens) and activities about nature, Nature Hubs and the Venture Out project!
For more info about Venture Out, click here.
Where: Rm 205, Phillip Smith Centre, 71 Brooker Hwy, Hobart
When: Thursday 28 May, 9.30am - 12.30pm
Please RSVP by 19 of May to venture.out@utas.edu.au
In the diary for May
Tuesday 12th May, 11:00am–2:30pm
St Lukes Hub, nipaluna/Hobart
Join Palliative Care Tasmania as they launch National Palliative Care Week 2026. Go along for half an hour or stay all day to learn about and celebrate the impact of quality Palliative Care in Tasmania.
There’s a light lunch with music from Audrey Rose, so let them know if you’re joining in – everyone is welcome.
Click the button left to register or contact for more details –admin@pct.org.au
In the news...
Parkinson's Tasmania has partnered with A Tasmanian Lifeline (ATL) to support the Parkinson's community
In May, training sessions took place with ATL staff to equip them with skills to help support the mental and emotional health of People with Parkinson's, their families, friends and carers. (Left) Jacquay Christie (Community Operations Officer for Parkinson's Tasmania) during a session.
A Tasmanian Lifeline (ATL) is a free telephone support service offering compassionate, non-judgmental listening and emotional support to Tasmanians of all ages who are experiencing a tough time. Whether it's loneliness, stress, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, or simply needing someone to talk to, ATL is here to listen.
Call us on 1800 98 44 34 or book a callback at https://atasmanianlifeline.com.au/book-a-call. Available 8am–8pm, seven days/week, 365 days/year.
Read how Parkinson's gave Harley Stanton a mission
