To celebrate the release of The Road, only at cinemas January 28, The Big Issue has 20 double passes to giveaway.

The Road is based on the 2007 Pulitzer Prize winner novel by Cormac McCarthy (‘No Country for Old Men’). A post-apocalyptic tale describing a journey taken by a father and his young son over a period of several months across a landscape blasted years before by an unnamed cataclysm that destroyed civilization and, seemingly, most life on earth.

Release: January 28, …

To celebrate the release of Cold Souls, only at cinemas November 26, The Big Issue has 20 double passes to giveaway.

A soul searching comedy, Cold Souls follows Paul Giamatti, an actor who stumbles upon an article in The New Yorker about a high-tech company that extracts, deep-freezes and stores people’s souls – possibly the key to happiness that he has been searching for. But, complications arise when Paul is the unfortunate victim of “soul-trafficking.” Giamatti’s journey takes him all the …

Celebrities across the country will take to the streets this week and sell The Big Issue magazine in order to raise awareness and showcase some of the challenges faced by The Big Issue vendors.

Celebrities in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane will take part in the week long campaign, held from October 12-16 during Anti-Poverty Week.

Participating celebrities have been asked to allocate 30 mins-1 hour to sell The Big Issue magazine and assist The Big Issue in breaking down stereotypes and …

Some of Queensland’s high profile artists, icons and community leaders have displayed their creative flair in order to help address the issue of homelessness.

Big Art, an event dedicated to raising awareness and money for The Big Issue in Brisbane will profile the works of acclaimed Queensland artists including Stephen Dix, Simon McLean and David Hinchliffe. Pieces by fashion designers Easton Pearson and Bowie Wong, swimmer Geoff Huegill, and musicians The Grates will also be displayed and all available for purchase by silent …

The Big Issue is pleased to announce its support of the 2009 Diversity@Work Awards to be held Thursday 15 October 2009, at Peninsula, The Docklands.

The 2009 Diversity@Work Awards reward and recognise the efforts of individuals, teams and organisations who encourage diversity and inclusion in their workplace for people with disabilities, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Australians; Indigenous Australians; mature age and youth workers; gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, transgender and intersex; women in leadership; as well as promote a work life balance.

In addition, there …

Blessed is based on the award-winning theatre production ‘Who’s Afraid of the Working Class?’ The world-premiere was held at the Melbourne International Film Festival on Saturday 25th July and will release nationally in cinemas on September 10.

The Big Issue has 10 double passes to give away to the advanced screening of Blessed, valid nationally from September 4-6. Contact ekogan@bigissue.org.au by Wednesday September 2 to grab your tickets!

BLESSED

Release: September 10, 2009

From the acclaimed director of ‘Head On’
Premiere screening …

In this edition of The Big Issue magazine, photographer Rodney Dekker exposes the lives of traditional Bangladeshi fisherman whose culture and livelihood is threatened by climate change. To check out Dekker’s ‘eyewitness’ account of his time in Bangladesh visit Oxfam Australia’s website by clicking here.

The Big Issue in Brisbane invites you to the premier screening of The Soloist, featuring Robert Downey Jr. and Jamie Foxx.

Join us for a night of sparkling champagne and tasty food while watching the true story of one man’s lost dreams, an unlikely friendship and the redemptive power of music.

When: Thursday September 3
Where: Palace Barracks Cinema, Petrie Terrace
Time: 6pm (for 6.30pm)
Price: $25 (includes a glass of champagne, finger food and a copy of Filmink magazine). All monies raised will go …

The Big Issue wants to know what matters most to our readers so we’ve teamed up with Australian Ethical Investment to conduct our 2009 Readership Survey.

Click here to fill out the online survey and you will automatically go into the running to win a $500 investment with Australian Ethical Investment.

Don’t miss out – entries close midnight 3 September!

*Terms and Conditions Apply

The Big Issue will follow up their successful outdoor advertising campaign with a new TVC to be launched nationwide from today (Monday 3 August).

Enlisting the pro-bono help of the blue group (Creative), Melbourne-based Director Luci Schroder (The Director’s Group), Producer Craig Griffin (The Director’s Group) and Mitchell & Partners (Distribution), the 30 second television commercial aims to show people how $5 a fortnight can help homeless and marginalised Australians earn more than just an income.

the blue group’s Cam Trollope said the concept behind the this year’s campaign, which is set …