Lunch, brunch, Mexican and Asian food outings. Pub catch ups, barefoot bowls and karaoke.
We’ve plenty going on in the month of March.
Last week we dropped our February intentions. Today we bring you news of our scheduled March catch ups, where we invite buddies to join us in Penrith, Manly, Miranda, Balmain, Ourimbah, Chippendale and Bankstown.
Jump on the links above to sign up for any of our March gatherings.
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
Fun times in February
And tickets are selling fast for our February outings.
Next month we invite buddies to us in Auburn, Edmondson Park, Darling Harbour, the CBD, Hornsby, Gymea, Longueville and Kingsford as we serve up the following: Lebanese dinner, gaming, a roaming silent disco, burgers and a movie, Super Bowl LVIII, an art exhibition, a lunch gathering, and music bingo.
Load up the links below to sign up.
We do like to be beside the seaside….
As for the here and now, we have one remaining January event to offer.
Limited tickets are still available for next Wednesday’s (31/1) picnic dinner, taking place at Brighton-le-Sands Beach.
To find out more, load up the link above.
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.
Six and out
And on the subject of our socials, we facilitated another three last week.
We caught up with buddies in Leichhardt, Wyong and Parramatta while our scheduled event in Windsor was unfortunately cancelled.
Thanks to everyone who joined us. So far in 2024 we’ve facilitated six Gig Buddies’ gatherings, all in addition to events put on by Sydney Festival and our free trip to Field Day.
Get voting
We’ve asked, we’ve received and now it’s time to vote!
Late last year we put out an appeal for our community to come up with a Gig Buddies' slogan. Specifically, we were after someone to come up with some words that sum up who we are and what we do.
With so many fantastic suggestions, we called upon our user-led team, Soul Fly Buddies to come up with their favoured picks.
And, based on their selections, we’re now calling on our community to vote for their favourite.
To select your choice, click on the image above. Voting closes on Monday 5 February.
2024…. Up and running
Our first matches for 2024 are confirmed.
It’s wonderful to welcome Ella and Lisa (above, L - R), along with Grace and Amalia, and Nathan and Alexander (both not pictured) to the team.
Prepped and ready to go
Likewise, we extend a warm welcome to Cara, our first fully trained volunteer for the year.
Thanks for joining us on Zoom last week.
New for 2024
We’re looking for podcast enthusiasts to get involved in our new idea.
Would you like to help put together a Gig Buddies podcast? We’re looking for people to help us with:
- Recording interviews
- Sharing stories
- Brainstorming ideas
We’re also keen on hearing from anyone who would like to help us with production, too.
Gig Buddies' staff will be facilitating this project and can provide some support around this.
If you are keen to get involved, please email the team at info@gigbuddiessydney.org.
Online safety
And lastly…. we’re all for increasing awareness of the importance of online safety.
The team from Endeavour are facilitating an ‘online safety academy’, providing attendees a ‘free interactive learning resource to help people with intellectual disability stay safe online.’
For more information, including how to sign up, click here.
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: Sydney coordinator (0411 252 228)
Aylin: Western Sydney coordinator (0466 389 961)
Lara: Greater Western Sydney coordinator (0478 045 121)
Sandon: Southern Sydney coordinator (0478 043 996)
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.
