The Big Issue Classroom

The Big Issue Classroom is a chance for school groups to gain 1st-hand insights into social issues such as homelessness and disadvantage.

It is run by Australia’s leading social enterprise, The Big Issue, which develops programs and solutions to help people experiencing homelessness and disadvantage to positively change their lives.

Since 2009 over 200,000 students nationally have taken part in The Big Issue Classroom, with Workshops beginning in Canberra in 2017.

Include a Workshop in a Civics & Citizenship tour to help students ask the big questions in our National Capital.

In our 1-hour interactive workshops, Students:

•Participate in activities sparking discussions 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.

Workshops

Led by skilled facilitators, The Big Issue Classroom offers 2 age-appropriate Workshops, held at Canberra locations arranged to fit in with your school’s itinerary, or delivered via a user-friendly online video platform.

FINDING BELONGING: EXPLORATIONS OF DISADVANTAGEAND HOMELESSNESS–Tailored for Years 5–6. 

DISCUSSIONS ABOUT HOMELESSNESS ANDDISADVANTAGE–Tailored for Years 7–12.

Every Workshop provides a paid work opportunity for a guest speaker experiencing disadvantage, is linked to the Australian Curriculum, and is supported by follow-up materials for teachers and students.

Workshops costs $395 + GST.

A surcharge of $40 + GST applies for all Workshops from 6 pm onwards. A 10% discount applies for bookings of 3 or more sessions

Find further information and details about other workshops at thebigissue.org.au/our-programs/education.