Everyone deserves to be seen, heard, included. Counted. On 11 August, that’s what the 2026 Australian Census is aiming to do. But how can we make sure that some of our most vulnerable communities don’t get left behind?
In this eye-opening edition, we’re looking at the human stories behind the data: at people experiencing homelessness or disadvantage, and how the Census is meeting them where they’re at.
With National Homelessness Week (3-9 August) coming up, too, there’s no better time to hear about why the national count counts – from experts, Big Issue vendors and more.
More highlights in this edition:
- From suburban Brisbane to sunny California – two powerful stories of change for people facing homelessness
- Punk, drag, Bowie: John Cameron Mitchell captures it all in his Letter to My Younger Self
- Gillian Anderson on getting an education in horror, for arthouse hit Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
- And Fatimah Omran recreates her mum’s Fried Crispy Eggplant in Tastes Like Home. Read the full recipe here.
Illustrations by Asher McShane
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