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Social impact
Directly supporting The Big Issue mission of providing opportunities for people experiencing homelessness, marginalisation and disadvantage. By subscribing to The Big Issue magazine, you are creating a platform for women experiencing marginalisation to earn an income.
Empowerment
Your subscription contributes to empowering women in employment and training, enabling them to earn a meaningful income in a safe and supportive environment whilst building confidence and new skills.
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Connect with a community of like-minded individuals who share a commitment to social justice and supporting those on the margins.
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The Big Issue covers a wide range of topics, including current affairs, social justice issues, human interest stories, and cultural events, keeping you informed about important issues and events happening locally and globally.
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Readers gain access to articles, interviews, and stories that offer diverse perspectives and insights on social issues, arts, culture, and more.
About the Women’s Workforce
In 2010, The Big Issue saw an urgent need to expand our social enterprises and provide safe, female-friendly employment opportunities to women.
The Women’s Workforce was established to meet this need and began by providing employment opportunities to women experiencing marginalisation and disadvantage through packing and sending subscription copies of The Big Issue magazine.
As the skills of our women and size of our workforce increase, we started fulfilling procurement jobs for government and corporate organisations, providing business to business services with a social impact.
800,000 Magazines Delivered
$1.1m Earned By Employees
200 Women Employed
Frequently asked questions
How often will I receive a magazine?
The Big Issue is a fortnightly magazine, so you’ll receive each edition roughly every two weeks.
How long after I purchase a subscription will my first magazine arrive?
Please allow up to four weeks for your first magazine to arrive.
How can I update my subscription details (ex: address, payment details)?
To update your subscription, please contact the Customer Service Team by phone (03) 9663 4533 or email subscribe@bigissue.org.au. Our team will get back to you within 2-3 business days.
Can I cancel my subscription?
We’ll be sad to see you go, but if you need to cancel please contact the Customer Service Team by phone (03) 9663 4533 or email subscribe@bigissue.org.au. We can also place your subscription on hold and restart it when you’re ready.
Can I purchase a gift subscription?
Yes! Please specify the delivery address of the gift recipient when you make your purchase.
Do you ship to all Australian states and territories?
Yes.
Do you ship internationally?
No.
What payment methods are available to purchase a subscription?
We accept all credit and debit cards (including AMEX).
Do you offer subscriptions to businesses, schools or libraries?
Yes! If you are interested, please contact the Customer Service Team by phone (03) 9663 4533 or email subscribe@bigissue.org.au to set up your subscription. Please note this is only available for 6-month and 12-month subscriptions.
What if I just want to purchase a single edition?
For single editions we encourage you to find your local vendor, but if you’re not close to a vendor please contact the Customer Service team by phone (03) 9663 4533 or email subscribe@bigissue.org.au and we can look into organising a copy for you.
How will my subscription be renewed?
All subscriptions will be set up to automatically renew. You will be notified 7 days before renewal.
If you would like to stop your subscription from automatically renewing, or would like to change your subscription plan please contact the Customer Service Team at subscribe@bigissue.org.au or call us at (03) 9663 4533.
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