Dear colleagues, friends and fellow Macedonians, AUSTRALIAN CENSUS 2021 – ADVICE TO THE MACEDONIAN COMMUNITY The Australian Macedonian Council of New South Wales Inc. is committed to advocating for and supporting Macedonian Australians, and in promoting the collective Macedonian Australian perspective regarding matters of public policy and strategic importance. The Australian Census will be held on Tuesday, 10 August 2021. The Census will provide Macedonian Australians with an opportunity to share our story. The Census counts every person and household in Australia. It is a snapshot of who we are and how we are changing. It is important to confirm your Macedonian identity on the Australian Census, including questions about ancestry, language, country of birth and religion. It will ensure that we are adequately represented in Australia as a minority community and in key policy areas such as cultural diversity, health, education and social services. By identifying as a Macedonian Australian, you will enable the Australian Government to better understand who we are and the needs of our community now and in the future. The Council has developed an information campaign and guide to support the Macedonian community with responding to key questions in the upcoming Census. The information is available in English and Macedonian, and includes a step-by-step guide to answering the questions. It is available by clicking on the following link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19Nzd0Vl6Hpza- hFp9tG8kK3jQcTuVWZs?usp=sharing The Australian Bureau of Statistics has also published some information in the Macedonian language. This can be accessed via the following link: https://census.abs.gov.au/macedonian We strong encourage you to the share the information guide to your fellow Macedonians, friends, colleagues and organisational members. If you require further assistance, please contact us via [email protected] Kind regards, Joshua Sherman Chair Australian Macedonian Council of New South Wales Inc. 26 July 2021 Australian Macedonian Council of NSW Inc. Level 57 MLC Centre | 19 – 29 Martin Place | SYDNEY NSW 2000 T: 02 9220 3588 | E: [email protected] | W: www.macedoniancouncil.org.au ABN: 94 310 842 882 | INC1800498 .