Lunches, dancing, virtual golf, crazy shakes and comedy: we have five social gatherings taking place this March.
At the start of autumn you’ll find us in Penrith, Gymea, Moore Park, Warnervale and Newtown. To join us, jump on the links above.
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
February fun times
But before we arrive in March, we have the small matter of NINE catch ups taking place next month.
In February you’ll find us hosting socials in Edmondson Park, Blacktown, Alexandria, Hornsby, Surry Hills, Narrabeen, Sydney CBD, Macquarie and Oatley.
To join us at Mardi Gras Field Day or for dinners out, arcade meet ups, a trip to the movies, the Super Bowl, kayaking, karaoke, or at the return of our under 35 catch ups, load up the links above.
The final three
And we’ve three remaining gatherings taking place this month, starting with this Wednesday’s trip to Mona Vale.
This week’s trip to the Northern Beaches is then followed by visits to Merrylands and Kirrawee. To join us for any of our brewery catch ups or food outings, load up the links below.
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.
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.
Then there was one…..
We’re down to our final Sydney Festival giveaway.
Thanks to the generosity of event organisers, we FREE tickets for this Friday Ishmael Ensemble event. Expect an evening of “spiritual jazz, electronica and dub from Bristol’s finest”.
Tickets are strictly limited to signed up Gig Buddies' participants ONLY. To reserve your place, load up the following link.
- Ishmael Ensemble: Friday 24 January, 9pm @ ACO On The Pier (The Thirsty Mile)
For the past nine years we have attended numerous Sydney Festival events for free. Once again we’re indebted to the generosity shown by event organisers, and we thank them for their ongoing support.
And to see what else is happening at next year’s Sydney Festival, click here.
Calling all buddies
Plans are taking shape for the creation of our very own LGBTQIA+ user-led group.
It’s not too late to join! As a reminder, our LGBTQIA+ user-led team will be made up of existing buddies and volunteers, and the group will have two main functions:
A quarterly online (or possibly a face to face) group meeting to share events in the LGBTQIA+ community, share stories, share links to services, share ideas and be in a safe space together. This group will only be open to people within Gig Buddies who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
A dedicated social event that will take place within the LGBTQIA+ community, facilitated by a Gig Buddies team member. This event will be open to people within the Gig Buddies community who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community AND allies.
If you are interested in joining our LGBTQIA+ user-led team, jump on the following link.
Taking leave
Coinciding with the Australia Day public holiday, the newsletter will be taking a break next Monday.
We’ll be back on Monday 3 February.
Calling all Zoomers
And finally, in line with the start of 2025, we’re renewing our appeal for more volunteers.
We’re looking for people who want to have fun, make new friends and try new things - and in particular, we’re looking for Gen Z males and females.
If you (or someone you know) is a “Zoomer” born between 1997 and 2006 and would like to expand your social circle, give back, develop skills or boost your own confidence - read on!
We tackle social isolation for adults with mild to moderate learning disabilities and/or autism. We match adults with disability with volunteers - both of whom share a mutual interest, while age, gender and location preferences are also taken into consideration.
And we emphasise that the volunteer benefits just as much as the buddy!
If your new year’s resolution is to meet new people and expand your social circle, join the team and volunteer with Gig Buddies. All we require is a commitment to catch up with a buddy once a month.
To find out more about our Sydney and Central Coast projects, click on the highlighted links.
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)
Would you like more information about Gig Buddies Central Coast? You’re only a click away. Connect with us via the links below.
Fancy revelling in legendary status? If so, please support us in our cause to get more people out to live events in Sydney.
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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