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Registrations are now open for The Big Issue’s Social Impact Project, a new higher education experience for universities and students interested in social enterprise. The Social Impact Project is an immersive learning experience where students are challenged to develop a concept and plan for a project or business that will create positive social or environmental…

“I’d like to say thank you to everyone who buys The Big Issue, it makes a big difference in my life. I can earn my own money and live my best life.”

“I’d like to thank my customers for a start, not just for buying The Big Issue from me, but from anybody. Anytime anyone buys a magazine they’re helping someone.”

“The customers I usually get love what I do and tell me ‘you’re doing a good job, keep it up’. It’s a good way to be working, you get appreciation and people like what you’re doing. It makes me feel rewarded. They’re just amazed I’m out here and they love what I’m doing .”

Garfield sells in Norwood, Adelaide and is somewhat of a local legend in the area. He spoke to us about his customers and why he always wears his bright pink jumper.

The impact and cost of homelessness is well understood on both an individual and community level. But what value can a safe place to call home bring?