The Big Issue
The Big Issue is an independent current affairs & entertainment magazine sold in towns & cities throughout Australia by people experiencing homelessness and/or long term unemployment.
It provides an opportunity for vendors to positively change their lives by earning an income & interacting with the main stream community. Vendors keep half the cover price of every magazine they sell. All vendors receive training, sign a code of conduct & wear identification.
Two Flat Whites has been a supporter of The Big Issue for some time now & of all the magazines & newspapers in circulation, this is one of the best. The Big Issue covers politics, current affairs, community, the arts, film, music, books & so much more.
Another thing The Big Issue encourages & we love at Two Flat Whites, is its support of the community. It supports Australian small businesses, local writers & personalities & the opportunity for the people that sell the mag to contribute in writing & being interviewed for articles.
So get out there & support this great cause & help the less fortunate in the community. These people that sell The Big Issue have made a positive step to living a fulfilled life & can use your help. Say G’day & give the vendor a smile when purchasing your next or first Big Issue!
Article written by Liam Gibbs
Tags: community , homeless , The big issue , Two Flat Whites , unemployed , writing