The Big Issue Classroom | NSW
5 Programs at The Big Issue Classroom | NSW
My Story (secondary): Breaking Down Stereotypes About Homelessness
Featuring the story of a guest speaker who has experienced homelessness, this workshop engages students through discussion and activities.
My Story (primary): Breaking Down Stereotypes About Homelessness
Students will hear from a specially-trained guest speaker who has experienced homelessness and subsequently found employment at the Big Issue.
Josh's Story (junior Primary): Breaking Down Stereotypes About Homelessness
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.
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.
The Big City Search | Sydney
A scavenger hunt style activity, students are put in the shoes of someone who has found themselves without anywhere to sleep. Using a pack of materials provided by The Big Issue, students move around the city and gain an understanding of the challenges of homelessness in context.