Gamal
I come to Degraves Street every day to spend time with people. The money I make from The Big Issue makes a difference.
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Grant
Things have been getting a lot better since I’ve been a vendor. Independence is really important to me, to avoid being stuck at home doing nothing.
Read MoreJames
I sell the mag four or five days a week, and the money really makes a difference.
Read MoreGerry
I really like meeting so many different people from all walks of life, and I just love the human connection.
Read MoreSteve
I like doing it, and I have quite a few regular customers that come and see me every week. I sometimes even get a tea from them.
Read MoreBruce
I first heard about The Big Issue on the streets in Perth. I used to sit in this alcove and watch people selling The Big Issue and I thought, I could do that!
Read MoreMichael
The Big Issue is my favourite job. I like to sell the magazines and all that. I’ve got some customers that come from all over the place, and they buy from me.
Read MoreAssunta
Being homeless, I find it really, really stressful. It’s one of the reasons I sell The Big Issue, because it takes my mind off it, and I focus on the customers.
Read MoreScott
The best thing about selling The Big Issue? The freedom.
Read MoreBrendan
The income helps me heaps: you can buy a coffee, something to eat. I use the money wisely.
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