What are Gig Buddies Group Social Events?
Gig Buddies group social events are hosted by the GB team so that participants* with a Gig Buddies Service Agreement** and active volunteers can catch up and do fun stuff in a group setting.
Monthly group social events are held all over Metro Sydney and Central Coast.
* a Gig Buddies participant has mild to moderate learning disability and/or autism
** paying the monthly administration fee
The main focus of the Gig Buddies project is to "buddy-up" participants and volunteers so they can catch up and go to their own events together.
Gig Buddies group social events are a "bonus" way for participants to meet people and socialise.
All group social events are run as "not-for-profit".
Participants only pay for a group social event if they need to cover the cost of admission tickets, venue hire and/or catering.
Group social events are included* for all participants with an active service agreement with Gig Buddies.
* participants pay for their own food and drinks (unless a catered event)
Click on our current Group Social Events (and Merch) below for more information
What: FunHaus Drag Bingo
*this activity is for active Gig Buddies participants, support staff and volunteers only
please contact Gig Buddies at info@gigbuddiessydney.org if you would like to find out more.
Where: FunHaus Factory, 141 Mann St, Gosford 2250 (see map below)
Tell me about the gig: "Come and share a fun and hilarious evening with us at Funhaus Drag Bingo on the 3rd Thursday of the Month.
Join us for a night of debaucherous fun, cheeky banter, and high-energy bingo with the ELECTRIC Foxxe Faux at FunHaus Drag Bingo! This is the event you don’t want to miss!
You’ll be in the running for a $100 cash prize, show tickets, cocktail giveaways, and much more! With 9 games of bingo, there are prizes for every round, so you’ll always be on the edge of your seat."
Host: Matthew (0402 708 814)
*There will be one Gig Buddies staff member for up to 20 attendees (participants and volunteers combined). If you need extra support, please let us know if you plan on bringing a support worker/support person with you to this event.
When: Thursday 15 January
What time do we meet? 6 - 6:30pm
What time does bingo start? 7pm
For the first hour guests can order food. Happy hour cocktails, $15 each, run between 6 - 7pm
Meeting spot: Inside the venue. Our table is booked under 'Matthew'
What time does the gathering end? 10pm (approximately)
How much does bingo cost? The cost to play are as follows:
- Bingo book and dauber: $15
- Bingo book only (BYO dauber): $10
Tell me about the food: Beau's Burgers will be serving the goods. Load up the following link to see their menu: https://funhausfactory.org.au/food/
How do I get there? Gosford Train Station is a short walk from the venue, while buses run frequently on surrounding streets.
For those driving, public parking is available in Baker St car park (enter via Erina St near Gosford hotel and ground floor parking is free)
For public transport options, load up the following link: https://transportnsw.info
How will I get home? Please load the same link - https://transportnsw.info - for suitable options on how to get home.
Please note, transport to and from the venue is not supplied. Attendees are required to make their own way to and from the venue.
Dress code: Casual
What else do I need to bring?
- Money for purchasing food, drinks and bingo games (debit card)
- Dauber (or buy one on the night)
- ID. No ID, no entry
- Don’t forget your Opal card if catching public transport
- Phone for pictures and finding staff
- Mask and sanitiser if you wish
I have a question: If you’re unsure about something get in touch with us via email info@gigbuddiessydney.org or via Facebook Messenger
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:
- Attendees must bring ID.
- Gig Buddies staff will be in attendance, but will not be on hand to provide individual support.
- Getting there: Transport to and from the venue is not supplied. Attendees are responsible for making their own way to and from the venue.
- 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.
- 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.
- COVID-19: If you’re feeling unwell we ask that you do not attend.
- 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.
*** Gig Buddies socials are for signed up participants, supports and volunteers of the project. If you are not a "gig buddy", but would like to join, click here ***
To register for a Group Social Event:
1. Click on the event you want to go to
2. Enter the number of tickets you like then click "add to bag" (many events have no up-front costs but you still need to register)
3. Click "Go to Checkout"
4. Enter your email address and agree to terms and conditions and click "Checkout"
5. Enter your details and click "Place Order"
* you must be a registered Gig Buddies participant with an active Service Agreement or a registered volunteer.
** if you do not sign-up (register) for an event, you will not be able to attend.
*** Places are limited
Please note: When you register for a group social event you will be added to our guest list (you won't be sent a "ticket")
Are you new to Gig Buddies?
The group social events on this page are for participants with an active service agreement with Gig Buddies and active volunteers.
If you would like to go to our group social events and/or be paired with a gig buddy, click here to apply.
(or click here to become a volunteer)
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for more info call - (02) 9419 6951 or email info@gigbuddiessydney.org