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The Big Issue Classroom

The Big Issue Classroom is a chance for school groups to gain first-hand insights into social issues. It is run by Australia’s leading social enterprise, The Big Issue, best-known for The Big Issue magazine. Homeless and disadvantaged vendors have earned more than $30 million selling The Big Issue in the past 23 years.

More than 150,000 students have taken part in The Big Issue Classroom, which launched in Canberra in 2017. Include a workshop in a Civics and Citizenship tour to help students ask the big questions in our nation’s capital.

Students will:

Participate in activities that spark discussion about fairness and diversity, needs and wants, happiness and wellbeing.
Be inspired by the story of someone who has faced disadvantage.
Discuss the importance of living in a supportive and connected community.
Break down stereotypes about people experiencing homelessness and disadvantage.
Explore issues around social justice and sustainability.
Be encouraged to take positive action in their own lives and communities.

Programs

Program Information

Workshops run for one hour and are held at a central location in Canberra. The content of each workshop has been developed to meet the needs of different year groups:

* Finding Belonging: Explorations of Disadvantage and Homelessness Tailored for Years 5 and 6.

* Discussions about Homelessness and Disadvantage Tailored for Years 7 to 12.

Workshops contain links to the Australian Curriculum and are supported by resource materials which are made available to teachers after the session.

Find further information and details about other workshops at thebigissue.org.au.