Workshops
The Big Issue Classroom offers two workshops for secondary students. Led by a skilled facilitator, students are encouraged to reconsider stereotypes about homelessness and disadvantage and learn how social enterprises like The Big Issue can help resolve current social issues. Students will also have the opportunity to hear from a guest speaker who has experienced homelessness and disadvantage.
The content of each workshop has been tailored to different age groups, is linked to different learning areas in the Australian Curriculum and can be presented online or in-person.
The Big City Search
The Big City Search is an additional self-led activity for schools attending in-person workshops in Sydney and Melbourne. Students are given instructions and clues for a problem-solving challenge which is completed in groups. As they move around the city, they explore issues relating to homelessness such as access to transport, services, healthcare and income. This hands-on experience builds on the content from the workshop by providing an insight into some of the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness and disadvantage.
To book this activity, please fill out the booking form below.
The Big Issue Classroom offers two workshops for primary students. Through age-appropriate storytelling and discussion, students are invited to think about the future of their communities and actions they can take to promote social justice.
The content of each workshop has been tailored to different age groups, is linked to different learning areas in the Australian Curriculum and can be presented online or in-person.
The Big Issue Higher Education offers two programs for tertiary students. These programs help develop empathy and an awareness of disadvantage for students to apply in their future careers. Each program booked provides a paid work opportunity for a guest speaker experiencing disadvantage.
Resources
Resources on homelessness
Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute ahuri.edu.au
Homelessness Australia homelessnessaustralia.org.au
Department of Social Services dss.gov.au
Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) acoss.org.au
Statistics from 2016 census abs.gov.au
Addiction, homelessness, domestic violence, leaving school, death of a family member… Want to talk about something you heard in the workshop?
Headspace headspace.org.au
Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800 kidshelpline.com.au
Lifeline 13 11 14 lifeline.org.au
Beyondblue 1300 26 4636 beyondblue.org.au
Ask Izzy askizzy.org.au
Guest Speaker Profiles
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