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I'm going head-to-head with other leaders and competing to change lives.
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Will you help?
Did you know that on any given night, more than 120,000 Australians have nowhere to call home?
It’s a heartbreaking reality, but together, we can help make a difference.
For the second time, I’m stepping onto the streets to take part in The Big Sell 2025, raising funds for The Big Issue - an organisation that provides meaningful work and support to people experiencing homelessness.
Between now and June, I’ll be fundraising to support The Big Issue’s incredible work. Then, on 16 June, things get competitive. I’ll be hitting the streets, going head-to-head with other business leaders in an all-out selling challenge, competing to sell the most copies of The Big Issue in a single day!
It’s going to be tough. I’ll be putting my sales and people skills to the test. But most importantly, every dollar raised will help provide employment opportunities and support for people doing it tough.
So, I need your support! Will you sponsor my challenge and donate today? Every contribution, big or small, helps create real change.
Thank you for backing me in The Big Sell 2025!
My Updates
Stepping Into Their Shoes: My Morning at The Big Sell Challenge
Monday 16th Jun
This morning, I had the incredible privilege of participating in The Big Sell Challenge, a powerful initiative by The Big Issue Australia that invites corporate leaders to walk a mile in the shoes of vendors by hitting the streets and selling the magazine.
Today wasn’t just any day, it marked The Big Issue’s 29th birthday, a huge milestone for an organisation that continues to create real opportunities for people experiencing homelessness, disadvantage and marginalisation.
The latest issue of the magazine is a fantastic one, celebrating 50 years of JAWS, it’s packed with a quiz, a delicious recipe, vendor interviews, a Q&A with musician Sarah McLeod and so much more. It’s a reminder of the high-quality content vendors proudly sell every day.
What stood out most this morning was just how tough the job really is, standing on the street, engaging with passers-by, and facing all kinds of responses. But as Phil, a long-standing vendor, reminded us, “You just have to have fun.” And that we did.
We raised awareness, sparked important conversations and helped shine a light on the people behind the fluro vests – vendors who are working hard to change their lives.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who stopped for a chat, bought a magazine or offered a kind word. Your support means more than you know.
There’s still time to donate, the fundraising page is open until the end of June, and all donations are tax-deductible.
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Bowness Family Foundation
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Merran Kelsall
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Peter Kirkpatrick
Awesome work mate!
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Craig Heaven
Great work Nick!
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Marq Trustees
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Tim Grosmann
Good on you Asho!
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Stephen Lilley
A great initiative for a great cause: well done Nick!
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Nadia Gatto
Good luck Nick !
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Emma Weckesser
Inspiring stuff !
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Yarraport
Fantastic work Nick!
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Whitney Mclaren
Always behind a good cause,Nick!
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Lucy
Awesome selling Nick
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Ivy M
Well done Nick! Keep up the good work :)
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Nyree Murdolo
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Sam Dawson
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Teena Lynch
Love this
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Karl May
Truly a great cause!
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Nicole Yip
Good on you Nick!
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Paul Cleary
Great cause mate, well done!!
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Richard Temlett
Well done, Nick. We need to be the change we wish to see in this world. Im here to support you.
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Andrew Morse
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Steve Kingston
Doing a great job for a great organisation Asho !
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Jennifer Roberts
Good luck Nick and go well!
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Mel Crawley
Love this!
$22.58
Ivan
Good work Nick! Love the initiative!