About Us
The Big Issue Australia is an independent organisation that develops and operates social enterprises and creative, sustainable solutions to homelessness; providing opportunities for homeless and marginalised people to positively change their lives.
The people who participate in our programs come from a range of backgrounds including mental illness, homelessness, long-term unemployment, intellectual and physical disability, drug and alcohol dependency, family breakdown and others suffering from social isolation, such refugees.
The Big Issue Australia’s is proudly non-judgmental and welcoming to all, treating all people with dignity and respect, and promoting independence and self-reliance.