The Australian Bureau of Statistics is reminding households there is still time to complete the Census.

Proud Noongar man and Census spokesperson Neville Khan said on Monday it is important that everyone takes part in 2026 Census.

"By participating in the Census, you are helping to provide information that assists with better planning for the services our communities need. This includes healthcare, housing, schools and transport," Mr Khan said.

"Census night was Tuesday 11 August. We'd like to thank every household that has already completed their Census and remind everyone else that it's not too late to participate."

Households that have not completed the Census may receive a reminder letter or a visit from Census field staff soon.

If a household doesn't have a Census letter, needs help completing their form, or would prefer a paper form, the ABS will help. People can complete the Census online or call 1800 181 227.

Census staff will also visit remote communities across August and September to provide instructions and help people participate.

The ABS noted it is important to ask to see the identification cards of anyone who visits a home claiming to be a Census Field Officer.

Support and more information is available online at www.census.abs.gov.au/indigenous.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community organisations use Census data to plan services for their communities and apply for funding.

For example, Healthy Deadly Kids, based in Illawarra and teaching primary school kids the importance of nutrition, mental health and physical activity, uses Census data to identify locations that would benefit most from their work.

Torres Strait Island Media Association (TSIMA) says Census data helps them provide remote communities with vital information in English, Torres Strait Creole and traditional language. As a critical communications organisation, TSIMA uses Census data to develop local radio programs 'for our community, our way'.

More information about how Census data is used is available at www.census.abs.gov.au/about/census-stories.