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That’s right, it’s our Big Christmas Issue and it’s got all the trimmings. With Sydney vendor Clem as our Christmas cover star, we’ve got our annual Big Wish Yous from vendors all around the country as they farewell 2025 and make space for the new year. In fact, we’ve got so many well-wishes that we’ve had to add eight extra pages to fit all 140 of them in!
Me and James have been friends for over 20 years… He’s the one who got me into The Big Issue. We were talking about it for years, me joining, and I’d always say, “no, no”. And this time, we were in the pub one night last April, and he said, “I’m not taking no. I’m taking you into the office and you’re signing up.”
Read MoreI’ve been selling The Big Issue for seven years, and I’ll retire once I can get the pension. The money helps with my food and bills, general expenses. I try and make a connection with customers, and I have regulars who say hello.
Read MoreThe Big Issue is good, it’s helped me a lot. I like talking to people – you meet many good and friendly people, especially when you smile. When you’re happy, more people come and stop by.
Read MoreMy favourite part about working as a vendor is meeting lots of different people, people who are polite or sad or anything.
Read MoreThe Big Issue was my first job. It feels good. With the money I get, I can buy myself a cup of coffee or something to eat. And I’ve got money in my pocket all the time, that sort of thing.
Read MoreI think The Big Issue is good for the community; we’re giving back to the community. The customers are great, and I wouldn’t change it because we’re doing what we love to do.
Read MoreThe Big Issue community became my family. They not only gave me a way to earn a living, but they also showed me where I could sleep safely and made sure I had something to eat.
Read MoreSelling The Big Issue is like having a mini business. Sometimes it’s challenging, like all business, especially when the weather is bad. But it also shows people that I’m consistent and have a strong work ethic.
Read MoreThat’s the biggest thing I’ve gotten from being a [The Big Issue] vendor: getting out and about among people, and staying physically active.
Read MoreI don’t think I’ll ever stop selling The Big Issue. I like talking to people.
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