Media

The Big Issue welcomes media enquiries regarding any of our programs or operations. We have staff, vendors and program participants available for media opportunities nationally. Please get in touch via the form on the Contact Us page, or by contacting our team using the below information:

Jen Vuk
Communications and Editorial Manager
Phone: (03) 9663 4533 | 0408 666 317
jen.vuk@bigissue.org.au

Maree Agapitos
Media and Communications Lead
Phone: (03) 9663 4533 | 0418 124 190
magapitos@bigissue.org.au

Media Releases

As Australia prepares for Census night, The Big Issue workforce asks: ‘Can You See Us?’

As Australia marks National Homelessness Week (3–9 August) and prepares for the 2026 Census on 11 August, The Big Issue is doing what it does best – providing a platform to the people often left out of the debate.

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The Big Issue Celebrates 30 Years

On Tuesday 16 June, The Big Issue will celebrate its 30th anniversary on the steps of Flinders Street Station, the very place the magazine’s first edition was sold, marking three decades of impact and supporting Australians doing it tough.

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It’s Vendor Week. Here’s why it matters.

Vendor Week (16–20 February) is an invitation to pause and notice what has been quietly working for decades – and what we risk losing if we take it for granted.

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Set the date: The Big Issue 2026 Calendar celebrating 30th birthday on sale now

Much-loved social enterprise The Big Issue has released their 2026 Calendar, celebrating the mighty milestone of The Big Issue turning 30 next year.

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The Big Issue celebrates fresh Australian literary talent in annual Fiction Edition

Brilliant storytelling meets social impact in The Big Issue magazine’s special Fiction Edition, on sale from The Big Issue street vendors and online from Friday 29 August.

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The Big Issue celebrates vendors with special edition magazine

Street magazine The Big Issue is celebrating magazine vendors all around the country with a special edition of the fortnightly magazine.

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The Big Issue launches 2025 Calendar celebrating vendors and their hobbies

Much-loved social enterprise The Big Issue has released their 2025 Calendar, on sale now from your local vendor!

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The Big Issue celebrates literary talent in milestone 20th Fiction Edition

The Big Issue is back with its 20th annual Fiction Edition, on sale across Australia from Friday 16 August.

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The Big Issue magazine turns 28

Street magazine The Big Issue is celebrating 28 years in June, marking the incredible milestone with a very special birthday magazine on sale now. The 28th birthday edition looks back at some of the memorable moments in The Big Issue’s history, since l…

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The Big Issue celebrates vendors with new magazine and events

Australian street magazine The Big Issue is commemorating Vendor Week with a special edition of the magazine and exciting activities.

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