Game on
Ready, set, quiz!
To mark this year's International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) we're hosting our very own online battle of wits: the Gig Buddies 'big fat quiz of 2026’.
Taking place on Thursday 3 December (IDPwD), our quiz is open to all: buddies, volunteers, friends and family - and even those who are not officially part of the Gig Buddies’ community.
Our quiz will take place via Zoom and the Kahoot! app. If you enjoy trivia or want to round off IDPwD with some online fun, we welcome you to join us.
For those who enter, prizes are up for grabs! The winner will receive a Gig Buddies t-shirt and fidget spinner, while the runner up will take home a fidget spinner.
To sign up (and to find out more on how to connect and play), load up the link below:
It's time to swot up on what went on during 2026!
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
Then there were three
Of our SEVEN scheduled November outings, one has wrapped up, another is fully booked and two take place this week.
Firstly, this Thursday you will find us in Liverpool for an evening of dinner and board games.
Then one night later we head to Tuggerah on the Central Coast for arcades and Maccas.
And looking beyond this week, next Wednesday (18/11) we’ll be meeting in Concord for music bingo.
Tickets to all three are selling fast. To join us in Liverpool, Tuggerah or Concord, load up the links below:
Please note, our karaoke gathering in Ashfield (27/11) is fully booked.
Roll up, roll up
Last week we dropped an update on our festive party, taking place on December 2 in Newtown.
Our night will feature a roving magician, live DJ, photographer, exclusive $12 meals - all alongside our usual door prizes, plus a competition to win a family pass to Sydney Zoo.
We’ve seen a big uptick in ticket sales since revealing our plans. Don’t miss out - our night in Newtown promises to be the perfect sendoff to 2026.
To book you ticket (and to find out more about our food and entertainment), load up the link below:
Joy to the world
Likewise, our Central Coast festive gathering - taking place on December 5 in Avoca - is booking up fast.
We’re down to the final five tickets and once they’re gone, they’re gone!
To join us for an afternoon of good people meeting up for food and drink, jump on the link below:
Ding dong, December calls
On the subject of our December gatherings, we have FOUR other events taking place in the final month of 2026.
Alongside our already-announced festive get togethers, we'll also be catching up in Cremorne, St Peters, Gordon and Cammeray for a mix of food, comedy and arcade games.
To join us for one last time in 2026, jump on the links below:
And if you have questions about any of our forthcoming events, both in person gatherings or our online offerings, get in touch: we can be reached via Facebook Messenger, email: info@gigbuddiessydney.org or via text or phone call on 0411 252 228.
Looking ahead
We’ve started making plans for the first month of 2027!
Would you like to know what we’re doing in January? Come back this time next week and all will be revealed……
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.
Three is the magic number
We’ve got a trio of new matches to tell you about.
It’s wonderful to have the following three pairings on board: Eva and Jess (left, L - R), Matt and Edgar (top right, L - R) and Jono and Michael (bottom right, L - R) welcome to the family. We look forward to seeing you out and about.
Extra, extra! Read all about it
Earlier in the year we put out an appeal, asking buddies to share their stories and encounters with nightclub security and bouncers.
Having conducted a number of interviews with participants and those who make up our user-led team, Soul Fly Buddies, the finished piece has appeared in Security Insider Magazine - the industry read for the sector.
To check out the full article, load up the following link.
At the start of 2026, raising the issue of security and fair treatment was top of list for Soul Fly Band.
We want to take this moment to thank those who shared their story and to congratulate SFB members Stavros, Nalyn, Audrey, Alex, Bevan, Jack, Lachy and our very own Chelsea for their recognition.
Virtual insanity
And lastly, the first of our online offerings returns tonight.
At 7pm Sydney time Carol will be coming live from London, taking buddies on a virtual tour of The Bayeux Tapestry. For those who have already signed up, an email was sent out on Friday, and to anyone interested in joining us you have until 1pm today (9/11) to sign up via the link below.
As for the rest of year, on the 23rd of this month we’ll be rerunning the fun from our September trivia fundraiser, while in December we’ve lined up an open mic night and a Christmas carol sing-a-long.
To join us online (and to find out more about each event, including what’s needed to take part), jump on the links below:
Please note, our online socials are open to friends and family. For those not part of the Gig Buddies’ community but would like to join in, you can also sign up from the links listed above.
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 BuddiesSydney? 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.
The Gig Buddies Sydney project is an initiative of ACL Disability Services.
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