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When we think about living in the Melbourne most people think of the hotels and apartments and penthouses, but what about those in the in the streets <3

As you walk around the city you'll undoubtedly run into one of the very friendly vendors from the big issue. the people who work for the big issue are usually not as fortunate in the way they live their lives, most of these people are disadvantaged in one way or another, some are; homeless, had trouble in their pasts, or have mental or physical disabilities, have or had drug/alcohol abuse problems, gambling addictions, or just anything that would put them, out of the box so to speak.

The definition of homelessness : homlessness reffers to people who have no permenant home or residency, this can mean they sleep on hte streets or they couch surf and stay with family through hard times.

There are so many homeless people in Australia, thinking of them as outcasts doesn't fix anything, to help make Australia an even happier, safer country to be in, we have to help these people to get back on their feet. the team at big issue can help with that. Big Issue are open to everyone, no matter what is holding you back in life, everyone at big issue are willing to help you out. they offer jobs to anyone, there are a few rules regarding working conditions, but you aren't judged on your past, so if you've made a mistake while you were younger it isn't held against you. To start you off there is a course, two magazines to kick start your career, then you're out on the streets selling your heart out. each Magazine is bought for $2.50 each and then sold for $5, each vendor earns $2.50 per magazine. Talking the vendors, you get the idea that they aren't always working for the cash, most feel that selling things on the street is a great way to meet people, and be re-introduced into society, feeling like they have a place with people makes their lives that much better, going from being different to fitting in, being able to have conversations with the general public, not feel unwanted but have something positive to do with their time.

So when you're walking home from a long day of touring, over to your penthouse suite please think of those with out all the luxuries we have and buy a copy of the big issue, it's full of stories, quotes, poems, puzzles and drawings all put in by vendors.

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