The Big Issue is a not-for-profit social enterprise dedicated to supporting and creating job opportunities for people experiencing homelessness, disadvantage and marginalisation. 

What we do
We run social enterprises to create work opportunities for people who are unable to access mainstream jobs. These enterprises operate much like traditional businesses, except all revenue is put back into the enterprises for the benefit of the individuals involved and broader community.

Our social enterprises include The Big Issue magazine, the Women's Subscription Enterprise and The Big Issue Classroom. We also run the Community Street Soccer Program.

Our social enterprises not only provide opportunities for people to earn an income, but importantly, to build confidence and their capacity to help themselves. The people we help come from a range of backgrounds including mental illness, homelessness, long-term unemployment, intellectual and physical disability and drug and alcohol dependency.

Charity

Humanitarian

Social Impact

Social Programs

The Big Issue Australia

Steven Persson

Wendy Fromhold

Sheryl Weil

David Evans

Simon Banks

Peter Danks

Lisa George

Simone Busija

Jon Whitehead

The People and Culture Team at The Big Issue Australia is responsible for fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. They manage recruitment, training, and employee welfare initiatives to ensure all staff, particularly those experiencing disadvantage or marginalization, can thrive. This team also plays a critical role in developing organizational policies and culture that align with the company’s mission of creating sustainable job opportunities and empowering individuals.

People and Culture Team

Leadership Team

Operations and Coordination Team

People and Culture Team

About

Team members

Other teams at The Big Issue Australia

Leadership Team

Operations and Coordination Team