The Big Issue
PROGRAMME Community Street Soccer Programme
LOCATION Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Sydney, Canberra, Ballarat, Geelong, Shepparton, Broadmeadows, Morwell, Dandenong, Bendigo, Port Adelaide, Townsville, Darwin, Parramatta, Port Augusta, Mildura, Perth & Wollongong
FIELD OF WORK education employability environment gender health social integration
TARGET GROUP Homeless, marginalized and disadvantaged young people aged 14-18
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS 1288
USING FOOTBALL SINCE 2004
MEMBER SINCE 2009
WEBSITE www.streetsoccer.org.au

The Community Street Soccer Program is an initiative of The Big Issue Australia that uses football as a catalyst for transforming lives and providing participants with a sense of purpose and belonging. Males and females of all ages, ability and fitness levels get together once a week for training and matches. Permanent pitches, playing equipment and a dedicated coach are provided at each location.

The programme uses sport to promote social inclusion and personal change for homeless, marginalised and disadvantaged people. It aims at creating healthier communities and social change for marginalised people, encouraging participation, inclusiveness, commitment and team spirit. The Big Issue hosted the Homeless World Cup in 2008.

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  • Contact
    Steven Persson
  • Address
    148 Lonsdale St
    Melbourne VIC 3000
    Australia
  • Phone
    +61 3 9663 4533

Blog

May 05, 2011 | The Big Issue Street Football Festival - Darling Harbour, Sydney 2011

Street football will take over Darling Harbour when The Big Issue hosts the inaugural Street Football Festival from May 28 - June 5, 2011. It follows the overwhelming success of the street football program last year as part of the 2010 International ...

Oct 13, 2009 | The Street Socceroos at the Homeless World Cup 2009

They may not have won the cup itself, but Australia’s Street Socceroos did win the hearts of the world at this year’s Homeless World Cup in Milan, Italy. The feeling from inside the Homeless World Cup camp was one of camaraderie and enthusiasm with the ...

Aug 21, 2009 | Get to know the Aussie program - the new video!

Check out our latest video! It illustrates how the Community Street Soccer Program is using the power of sport to change lives and build healthy communities right across Australia. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nu59pLu2HB0  
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