The Big Issue Classroom | VIC
Basement level, 227 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
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The Big Issue is an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting and creating work opportunities for people experiencing homelessness, marginalisation and disadvantage. Simply put, we help people help themselves. We run social enterprises to create work opportunities for people who are unable to access mainstream work. These include The Big Issue magazine, the Women's Workforce and The Big Issue Classroom, as well as the Community Street Soccer Program. People come to The Big Issue from a wide range of circumstances, including homelessness, long-term unemployment, intelle...
4 Programs at The Big Issue Classroom | VIC
Josh's Story: The Impact Of Choices
In this workshop, students participate in a tower-building game and a storybook reading to learn about homelessness and marginalisation in an age-appropriate format.
Humanities & Social ScienceHealth
$310 + GST
TBC
Staff-led
1 hour
A Case For Social Enterprise
In this workshop, students explore the role social enterprises such as the big issue can play in alleviating disadvantage and offering sustainable solutions to pressing social issues.
Humanities & Social ScienceHealth
$395 + GST
TBC
Staff-led
1 hour
Discussions About Homelessness and Disadvantage
Featuring the story of a guest speaker who has experienced homelessness, this workshop engages students through discussion and activities.
Humanities & Social ScienceHealth
$395 + GST
TBC
Staff-led
1 hour
Finding Belonging: Explorations Of Homelessness and Disadvantage
Students will hear from a specially-trained guest speaker who has experienced homelessness and subsequently found employment at the big issue.
Humanities & Social ScienceHealth
$310 + GST
TBC
Staff-led
1 hour