What: Meet and greet with Ability Matters from Ohio, USA. We will be playing lawn bowls and eating burgers together.

Where: The Greens , North Sydney

Address: 50 Ridge St, North Sydney NSW 2060

Tell me about the gig:

We have a very unique opportunity to meet people from Ability Matters in Ohio, USA, during their trip to down under. They have a group of 42 people coming along whom we are excited for you to meet.

When: Friday the 7th of March

What time do we meet? 5pm (Bowls goes for 90mins)

What time does it end? 6:30pm (approximately)
* People might stay a bit longer to chat and have a drink

Cost: for $54 you will get:

• a fun 90 minute lawn bowls competition including a trophy for the winning team!
• Angus beef burger with chips
• unlimited soft drink

Host: Tony (0468388027)

*This is a unique event with 42 people from Ohio in the United states visiting from Ability Matters.
There will be three Gig Buddies staff there to introduce our Gig Buddies to the American team .

Who are Ability Matters ?

We will be hanging out with staff and clients from Ability Matters Ohio, a disability service in Ohio, USA.

From the Ability Matters website:
"At Ability Matters, we are committed to providing premier services to individuals with autism and other neurological disabilities in a way that improves their quality of life and allows them to reach their full potential. Through personalised services developed around education, intervention, housing and day services, we are wayfaring a better path and empowering individuals with autism and neurological disabilities to succeed and achieve what was once considered impossible."

You can find out more here

Meeting spot: Inside the venue

How do I get there?
It is a 14 minute walk from Victoria Cross Metro station

For information on public transport options, please load up the following link: https://transportnsw.info

How will I get home? Please load up the same link - https://transportnsw.info - for suitable options on how to get home. Please note, transports to and from the venue is not supplied. Attendees are required to make their own way to and from the venue.

Food:

Burger and unlimited soft drink is included in the price.

* If you need any extra food or want to buy alcohol please bring your own money

Dress code:

Smart casual clothing.

What else do I need to bring?

• Money for food / drinks
• ID this is an 18+ event
• Don’t forget your Opal card if catching public transport
• Phone for pictures and finding staff
• This is a half inside and half outside event so please prepare for sun , wind and rain if needed.
• Lawn bowls can be played barefoot so be prepared to take your shoes off! (no hight heels!!)

I have a question: If you’re unsure about something get in touch with us via email info@gigbuddiessydney.org, on Facebook Messenger or contact us via text or on either 0468388027 or call us at the office: 02 9419 6951

How do I join? Register by getting a ticket from this page (click 'add to bag' in the top right hand corner and enter your details)

Please note:

1. Attendees must bring ID.
2. Gig Buddies staff will be in attendance, but will not be on hand to provide individual support.
3. Getting there: Transport to and from the venue is not supplied. Attendees are responsible for making their own way to and from the venue.
4. Getting home: Gig Buddies staff may help attendees with catching public transport, taxis or Ubers home - up until 30 minutes after the scheduled end; Gig Buddies staff are unable to assist attendees who remain at the venue beyond this time.
5. Attendees do not need to be paired with a gig buddy to join us. All signed up participants with a current service agreement or volunteers who have completed compliance are welcome to join us.
6. COVID-19: If you’re feeling unwell we ask that you do not attend.
7. Participants who require extra support must let the Gig Buddies team know if they will be bringing along a support worker or family member to an event. Thank you.

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