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We have a winner! This year’s Kids Cover Competition received a record number of entries, and our absolute fave was designed by 12-year-old Frankie Kelly from Newcastle: a sunny, funny vision of Santa’s summer holidays. “I thought it would be really cool to combine the Australian lifestyle with Christmas, to create a scene on the beach,” she says of her stunning artwork. “I’m really into pop art and really bright and colourful pieces, and I wanted to use a few different mediums.”
I came into the world in 1957, in Young, New South Wales. I was the second born, and the black sheep of the family. I was always into mischief – wagging school, playing up. We moved to Forbes, and I got a job on a dairy farm before I turned 16. I’d milk cows, do…
Read MoreI grew up in Adelaide, in Cowandilla. I was there for about 15 years. My parents split up, and I ended up on my own. I was homeless for a while. Then I did mining and stuff, looking for opals in Coober Pedy. I’d find some now and then, just enough to keep going. It’s…
Read MoreI was born in Perth. Apparently we lived in Manning Park, but I don’t remember that. I can only recall from the time when my family and I moved to Carnarvon. I remember my Grade 1 teacher, because I loved her. And I remember my Grade 3 teacher because I hated her. She gave me…
Read MoreOut of everything I’ve done in my life, having my child has got to be the most amazing thing. I love watching him grow. He’s learning to read. Some days, I’m not perfect, but I’m doing the best I can – and I’m a world away from where I grew up. I’m doing the work to reverse my history.
Read MoreSelling The Big Issue gives me a life. It gets me out of home. I love talking to people. It’s not about selling; for me, it’s about interacting with other people.
Read MoreI started selling The Big Issue around 2001. I like getting out of the house and meeting people. And the income helps.
Read MoreI’d love to keep selling The Big Issue. My favourite thing is the people I come across, both customers and vendors.
Read MoreIf I can inspire one person, that’s a good thing. And that’s why I like doing The Big Issue. Be your own hero.
Read MoreThe Big Issue has been great for me when I’m in between other jobs. I just want to keep meeting new people and being a positive member of the community.
Read MoreI always thought I might sell The Big Issue at one stage because I need a completely carefree, independent way of managing my own life.
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