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Skip

KEVIN (SKIP) KNIGHT (QLD)

Aged 24, Kevin (known as Skip) played soccer all through school and joined The Big Issue’s Brisbane Street Soccer Program when it commenced in 2006. Born in England, Kevin moved to Australia when he was four.

Kevin has experienced homelessness and mental illness. He says that things these days “could be better, I’m still looking for my own unit”. One of his goals when returning from the Melbourne 2008 Homeless World Cup is to find a unit, as well as looking into study and finding a job.

Kevin enjoys being part of the Street Soccer Program, especially the people he meets and trains with.  As for representing his country, he laughs ‘I’ll tell you how it feels after the event! Nah, it’s awesome. It’s the chance of a lifetime”.

On the soccer pitch, Kevin looks up to his favourite player Ian Rush from Liverpool. Through his experiences both on and off the field Kevin has learnt that it’s important to “keep your chin up and don’t be scared to ask for help”.

(Photo by Michael Brown - Photoworx)