Dance to the nines
- Gig Buddies Sydney
- 3 days ago
- 5 min read
2026 is almost upon us and we’ve lined up NINE social offerings to kickstart the new year.
In January you will find us in Longueville, Pymble, Gosford, Centennial Park, Forestville, Rouse Hill, Five Dock, Parramatta and Sydney Olympic Park as we catch up for pub trivia, dinners, drag bingo, the movies, board games and basketball.
Jump on the links below to join us in January:
Are you looking to volunteer?
We need volunteers! Click on the image above for current Sydney roles and the graphic below for opportunities on the Central Coast.
If you have any questions or would like more information, contact us via Facebook or email: info@gigbuddiessydney.org
Limited room at the inn
This is your final, final warning! Ticket sales to our festive party close this Sunday (midday, 23/11).
We’ve sold over 90% of our allocation, and we’re advising buddies to beat the deadline and secure their place at our Christmas gathering.
To find out more about our biggest party of 2025 - including the night’s silent disco and live DJ, food choices, prize giveaways and merchandise options - load up our ticket link below:
Whether you’re based in Sydney or on the Central Coast, we invite you to join us on Thursday 27 November at Universal Sydney.
I don’t like cricket…..
And in addition to our festive party at Universal Sydney, we’ve one remaining gathering taking place this month.
We’re down to the final few tickets for this Sunday’s gathering in Woy Woy. To join us for a bite to eat and the Ashes first Test on the big screen, load up the link below:
2025, roger and out
As for December, of our eight scheduled social settings, two have sold out while the remaining six are on the verge of doing so.
We’re inviting buddies to join us at one of the following: dinners, carols, Christmas markets, art sessions and kayaking.
We’ll be connecting with buddies in Bankstown, West Ryde, Mascot, Blacktown, Erskineville and Narrabeen. To join us for one last time this year, load up the links above.
Please note, our gatherings in Wamerbal and Double Bay have both sold out.
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? Our new and exclusive range of swag has landed!
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 Facebook Messenger.
Four of the finest
We’ve news of another batch of newly matched up buddies.
We’re excited to welcome Kerstin and Jadd (top left, L - R), Brook and Marie (top right, L - R), Tom and Toby (bottom left, L - R) and Ryan and Daniel (bottom right, L - R) to our growing community.
Introducing the 'Group Social Support'
And finally, we recently shared detials of a proposal that will go some way to address attendee numbers at our social events.
We’re calling on the Gig Buddies’ community to continue sharing their thoughts and feedback on our new idea.
As a reminder, each and every month we host around 8 - 12 Gig Buddies’ socials, connecting with buddies throughout Sydney and the Central Coast. In line with demand, the majority of our events often sell out - leaving us with a number of participants who miss out.
In our attempts to ensure as many buddies as possible can attend our gatherings, we’re reaching out to our network of volunteers.
Beginning in 2026, we’re introducing the Group Social Support (GSS).
Essentially, we’re looking for volunteers who want to give their time but may be unable to commit to catching up with a buddy once a month. As an alternative, these volunteers can assist Gig Buddies’ staff at our socials - enabling us to increase attendance rates at our catch ups.
Duties at our events could include supporting participants in ordering food, assisting attendees with meeting points or simply striking up a conversation to help with engagement levels. You may act as the ‘go to person’ at one of our events, in addition to ensuring attendees arrive and get home safely.
Those who sign up to become a GSS will be welcome to attend any social event that matches their availability, or is in line with their interests. All GSS’s will undergo specific training and will complete all necessary compliance.
Our GSS role is aimed specifically at volunteers who ONLY want to give their time at our socials. As we want to avoid any potential conflicts of interest, volunteers who are currently matched (or in the process of being paired with a buddy) will not be considered for the role. Volunteers who have previously had a buddy are welcome to apply.
In addition to the satisfaction of giving back to the community, the increased responsibility within this role means that a GSS will receive free entry to the event they’re attending, along with a meal allowance in line with award (currently $16.62).
Towards the start of 2026 a link will be created, enabling volunteers to specifically sign up as a GSS, while those already on our database who may be interested can simply contact the team to express their interest.
But for now we’re encouraging our community refer to our FAQ page and to share their feedback: if you have thoughts or suggestions, get in touch via Facebook Messenger, email: info@gigbuddiessydney.org, call us at the office (02 9419 6951) or contact us via text on 0412 145 819.
Matthew: Central Coast coordinator (inc. Hornsby Shire and Ku-ring-gai): 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 (inc. Willoughby, Mosman, North Sydney and Lane Cove): 0403 184 404
Would you like more information about Gig BuddiesSydney? You’re only a click away. Connect with us via the links below.
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The Gig Buddies Sydney project is an initiative of ACL Disability Services.
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