Would you like to appear on Channel Nine’s news bulletin?
Tomorrow (Tuesday 10/12) they’re going to record a news story about Gig Buddies Central Coast and our ongoing search for more volunteers. Specifically, they’ll be filming us at a ‘mock event’ while they interview one or two buddies.
We can now reveal the details:
🗓️ When: Tuesday 10 December
🕙 Time: 10 - 11am
If you would like to come along and appear on Channel Nine’s evening/daytime news bulletin, get in touch by 4pm today via email (matt@assistcom.org) or send Matthew a text (0402 708 814).
Are you looking to volunteer?
We need volunteers! Click on the image above for current roles on the Central Coast and the graphic below for opportunities in Sydney.
If you have any questions or would like more information, contact us via Facebook or email: info@gigbuddiessydney.org
Going, going, gone
In other news, tickets to our final catch ups for 2024 are starting to shift.
Only a handful of tickets remain to our gatherings in Campbelltown, Dee Why and Randwick. To join us at one of our two movie nights or for a spot of tenpin bowling, load up the links below:
Unfortunately, we have cancelled our trip to Galston for their carols by candlelight event (14/12).
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Bringing in the new year…..
And looking towards 2025, our January offerings are starting to book up.
As a reminder, for the first month of the new year we’re inviting buddies to join us in Milsons Point, Avoca Beach, Burwood, Brooklyn, Mona Vale, Merrylands and Kirrawee.
We’ll be meeting up for a trip to the art markets, for fish and chips on the beach and our 35-and-over catch ups return, while the Chinatown Markets, one of two brewery stop offs, and a night of delicious desserts are also on the cards.
To join us in January 2025, load up the links above.
And if you have questions about any of our forthcoming events, get in touch: we can be reached via Facebook Messenger, email: info@gigbuddiessydney.org or via text or phone call on 0411 252 228.
Here’s three we held earlier
And on the subject of our socials, this past week alone we caught up with buddies in Bankstown, Kings Cross and Hurstville.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for dinner, pub trivia and a night of arcade games.
To see more snaps from our three recent catch ups, click here.
Are you in the market for Gig Buddies’ merchandise?
Click on the image above to get your fill on Gig Buddies goodies. If we haven’t got the size you’re after, get in touch via text Facebook Messenger.
Doubling up
We’ve two new matches to tell you about.
It’s wonderful to welcome Tayla and Caitlin (left, L - R) and Ari and Dec (right, L - R) to the family. We look forward to hearing more about their forthcoming adventures.
Two up
We’ve also prepped and readied another two volunteers.
Thank you, Simon and Eleni (above, L - R) for joining us online for volunteer training.
"I’ve been having a great time with my gig buddy…."
And finally, each and every month we share news from those who make up our user-led team, Soul Fly Buddies.
This time it’s the turn of Bevan, who tells us more about healthy eating, buddy catch ups and shooting a movie.
“I’ve been having a great time with my gig buddy, Kathy. Recently she took me to Sculptures by the Sea in Bondi. It was amazing and interesting. They all looked really cool. It was a beautiful walk. We walked a long way. We took heaps of photos. I really loved the spaceman sculpture. The ocean in the background was like a movie. And then after we had Korean BBQ for dinner, it was so delicious.
This year I have been working on a short film script with my carer. And we have finally finished the first draft which I am really excited about. I can’t wait to start shooting it and show everyone. I would love to show the whole planet my films.
This month I have been trying to also continue my journey to eat more healthy. My carer has been helping me and teaching me to grocery shop and cook meals. I love to learn to cook at home because I want to develop my independence and also try and save money instead of eating out all the time. I can be lazy sometimes but one day when I live on my own, I’d like to be on top of all that. I hope to prepare myself for the future.
And just this weekend I went to Cockatoo Island at night to go on the tour to learn about the convicts and the buildings which i was very interested in. I heard there were ghosts there and haunted houses but I didn’t see any and It didn’t feel scary. People should check it out, it's very interesting.”
- Bevan
Matthew: Central Coast coordinator (0402 708 814)
Carol: CEO (02 9419 6951)
Chelsea: NDIS coordinator (0412 145 819)
Tony: Funding and sponsorship coordinator (02 9419 6951)
Bec: Project officer, Sydney (0411 252 228)
Aylin: Western Sydney coordinator (0466 389 961)
Lara: Greater Western Sydney coordinator (0478 045 121) Charlotte: Northern Beaches coordinator (0403 184 404)
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Donations over $2 are tax deductible and all are gratefully received.
Gig Buddies Central Coast is an initiative of ACL Disability Services.
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