Cindy
“Today I’ve got important people in my life that I cherish to bits. I wouldn’t change anything.”
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Keith
“I love the work. It gives me some extra money and I love being out and about connecting with people. But most of all it has given me lots of new friendships.”
Read MoreRachel
“Out of the blue, the doctors found a fast-growing aneurysm at the base of my skull. I was so glad that they found it. They said they couldn’t guarantee what would happen, but that without an operation the aneurysm could explode within five years. And for the first time in my life, I actually chose to live. Like, not just survive – really live.”
Read MoreAdnan
“I think the customers are special people. Because they know it is not an ordinary magazine. This magazine supports the homeless and at-risk groups.”
Read MoreJack
“To all my customers, thank you very much for the support. The income from The Big Issue took me off the streets. Essentially, you are giving me the opportunity to provide for my family.”
Read MoreDebbie
The Big Issue has helped my confidence. I got asked to go in the International Women’s Day edition with Jane Fonda on the cover and my picture was in it; the photo is on my fridge.
Read MoreCraig
I live in a one-bedroom unit now. I went to emergency housing and got a place from them. I live there on my own. I don’t really have a rule to live by or nothing. I just want to have a good time, to get out and do things.
Read MoreDaryl
“Thank you for supporting me – and for supporting The Big Issue for 25 years!”
Read MoreHelen
I was born in Taree. My mum had 10 children. I’ve moved around a bit, haven’t got any family. I’d been in foster care and homes for a long time.
Read MoreNakita
My journey with The Big Issue has been all about developing my confidence and coming out of my shell. I am naturally shy, so it was a big deal talking to strangers and selling magazines when I first started.
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