COVID -19 Update
We're still in business, but...
Due to government restrictions on events and gatherings, Gig Buddies Sydney will not be hosting any live, face to face group social events until further notice.
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The Gig Buddies Sydney team are still pairing up buddies across Sydney so that they can go out together when social distancing ends. So please sign up as a participant or volunteer :)
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We are also organising group chats on Facebook, virtual games and online activities.
Contact us via email info@gigbuddiessydney.org, facebook or call 0422 061 990 (South, East and West Sydney mobile) or â€0412 145 819 (North Sydney mobile) to get involved, or C L I C K H E R E.
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Please read our COVID-19 statements here:
• 16/3/20 - COVID-19 statement
• 23/3/20 - message from CEO Carol Smail
GIG BUDDIES SYDNEY
PAIRING ADULTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITY WITH VOLUNTEERS SINCE 2015
ABOUT US
Going out to see bands, clubbing, or seeing friends is part of everyday life for many people. However, if you have a learning disability you may need support to do this.
​Gig Buddies Sydney pairs volunteers with people with learning disability to go to events together.
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HOW IT WORKS
Gig Buddies Sydney pairs buddies based on mutual interests - such as music tastes, sport and hobbies - and other factors such as location and age. Once paired, gig buddies go to events together once or twice a month for a year.
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Volunteers
If you want to go to events with an adult with a learning disability click the link below
Participants
If you have a learning disability and want to have a buddy to go to events and hang out with, click the link below
THE SOUL FLY BAND
(Gig Buddies Sydney's user-led advisory team)
We are an advisory group of participants set up to oversee and advise the Gig Buddies Sydney project. We catch up monthly and help shape Gig Buddies Sydney going forward
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GIG BUDDIES AND THE NDIS
The standard NDIS charge is 3 hours per month to support the programme. The charge covers; recruiting, vetting, matching & training volunteers to partner with buddies (a person with a disability) build friendships & attend live music, sport and other events.
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