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The Big Issue magazine is a fortnightly, independent magazine sold on the streets by people experiencing homelessness, marginalisation and disadvantage.
Vendors buy copies of the magazine for $4.50 and sell them for $9, keeping the difference and earning meaningful income. Since it began in Australia in 1996, more than 14 million magazines have been sold, putting $40.1 million into the pockets of Australians experiencing disadvantage.
The Big Issue is timely and topical, and loved by readers for its distinctive brand of irreverence. The magazine has something for everyone: vendors’ stories, celebrity profiles, culture, commentary and in-depth social justice investigations all feature in its pages. Source
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| Scope | National |
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| Language | English |
| Country | Australia |
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| Frequency | Biweekly/Fortnightly |
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Search ArticlesHow We Celebrated our 30th Birthday
On 16 June 2026, under the clocks of Melbourne’s Flinders Street Station – the spot where it all began exactly 30 years – a large group of vendors, staff, supporters and media gathered for Melbourne’s 30th birthday celebrations. Flinders Street rang with the sounds of “Happy Birthday The Big Issue” sung with an enthusiasm that not even a grey Melbourne sky could dampen. The event marked a celebration that started with a single enterprise – selling The Big Issue magazine.
On Sale Now: The Big Issue 30th Birthday Edition
Thirty years in the making, the day has finally arrived – our 30th Birthday Edition is here! This collector’s edition is the ultimate celebration of The Big Issue’s first three decades. With a striking gold cover and 68 pages, the bumper edition looks back on 30 remarkable years celebrating the people who have shaped The Big Issue, from vendors and readers to supporters and contributors.
The Big Issue’s 30th Birthday is Coming Soon
On a cold winter’s day in June 1996, a group of people gathered on the steps of Flinders Street Station to launch the first edition of The Big Issue magazine. 30 years later, we’re celebrating our birthday next month with a national campaign designed to put more money directly into the hands of people doing it tough.
The Big Issue Launches Appeal for 30th Birthday
In our 30th year, The Big Issue has launched a new appeal to create more opportunities for people to support those experiencing homelessness, marginalisation and disadvantage. For 30 years, The Big Issue has been creating work-led solutions to homelessness and poverty.
The Big Issue boosts job options for women experiencing disadvantage
The Big Issue’s new National Customer Support Centre officially opened in Perth this week, creating opportunities for women who face significant barriers to entering the workforce and building financial independence. With thanks to funding from the Cook Government, who have committed $1.5 million to support the program, the new centre will provide stable job placements to more than 100 women over the next five years as part of The Big Issue’s Women’s Workforce program.
2025 Social Impact Report
For nearly 30 years The Big Issue has stood as a unique and proven solution to homelessness and poverty, helping people change lives through meaningful work and community inclusion. Best known for The Big Issue fortnightly street magazine, we also run other social enterprises such as the Women’s Workforce, Classroom and Community Street Soccer Program.
Presents with purpose: The Big Issue 2025 Christmas Gift Guide
With less than two months to go until Christmas, the hunt for the perfect gifts is well and truly underway. But if you’re stuck on ideas, how about something from The Big Issue? Not only will your loved ones enjoy a special gift, they’ll also be helping people around Australia experiencing homelessness, marginalisation and disadvantage with opportunities to work, earn a meaningful income and connect with their communities.
The Big Issue 2026 Calendar is here!
It’s time to turn the page, The Big Issue 2026 Calendar celebrating our 30th anniversary is now on sale! Getting the party started from 1 January, the 2026 calendar showcases festive photos of vendors all around Australia, including Dom from Brisbane, Rhys from Adelaide, Michelle from Perth, Bec from Sydney, Daniel from Canberra and MBK from Melbourne. Alongside the beautiful portraits of vendors, the calendar features special cartoons from resident cartoonist Andrew Weldon.
Street Socceroos set sights for the 2025 Homeless World Cup
“We’re so grateful for the opportunity to participate. It means a lot to us.” — Rachel, Street Socceroos player The Street Socceroos, a soccer team put together by social enterprise The Big Issue, are getting ready to represent Australia in the upcoming Homeless World Cup next week from 23-30 August.
Celebrate Mother’s Day with the Women’s Workforce
If you’re stuck on a Mother’s Day gift, why not a subscription to The Big Issue magazine? Not only will your loved one enjoy magazines full of information, entertainment and knowledge, but you’ll be supporting one of our programs, the Women’s Workforce. Every night in Australia, more than 53,000 women are experiencing homelessness. We know the largest causes of homelessness in Australia are domestic violence and family violence, which overwhelmingly affects women and children.