Would you like to work for Gig Buddies? We’re looking to appoint a Northern Beaches’ part-time hub coordinator.
The Northern Beaches hub coordinator will be the first point of contact for those based within the region. Our new team member will connect with existing and potential service users - helping us to increase awareness of who we are and what we do.
Please note, as per the requirements of the role, the appointee is required to reside on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
The closing date for applications is Monday 27 May. For more information about the role, click here.
This is a part-time position, four days per fortnight (30.4 hours).
If this sounds like something you would be interested in, send your CV to project CEO, Carol Smail: carol@assistcom.org. Additionally, if you would like more information about the position, call us on 02 9419 6951.
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
And then we turned nine
Last Thursday was truly remarkable - thank you to everyone who partied with us for our 9th birthday in North Sydney.
We took over Greenwood Hotel’s Chapel Room, celebrating our milestone with over 120 of you.
Door prizes, great music courtesy of our superb DJ Thomas Knight, bountiful food and plenty of happy faces: Thursday night was magnificent.
To see more photos from our 9th birthday party, click here.
Winner winner, chicken dinner
On the night of our 9th we also held a competition, encouraging attendees to snap, tag and share images from our birthday.
To everyone who posted a photo or video and tagged either the Gig Buddies Sydney Facebook or Instagram accounts, thank you.
Your names have gone into the hat to win a DOUBLE PASS to our CHRISTMAS PARTY.
The draw will take place this Friday (10/5) and the winner will be announced in next Monday’s newsletter.
Vroom, vroom, vroooooom
And those who attended our birthday had the chance to cast their ballot and name our new car.
After tallying up the votes, the winner is…….. Gigi!
Despite a late and somewhat very suspicious run from the ‘wee baby Sheamus’, Gigi took the honours, pipping Bella in our poll.
And it's been a busy few days for the latest addition to the office. Not only has Gigi travelled around Sydney and the Central Coast, she’s also found time to create an Instagram account!
You can follow Gigi by clicking here.
Each and every month we invite buddies to connect with us for our online chats.
Our chats take place via Zoom. To attend get in touch via text: 0422 061 990 or Facebook Messenger.
More in May
Later in the month we’ll be connecting with buddies in Gregory Hills and Long Jetty.
Firstly, we’re heading west for burgers, shakes and street art (18/5). Then later in the month you’ll catch us on the Central Coast for a night of Aussie pub grub (29/5).
To join us for either, jump on the links below:
The magnificent eight
And as for June, we’ve a total of EIGHT socials taking place.
Lunch and dinner catch ups, whale watching, musical bingo and Supanova: we’ve plenty on offer for the first month of winter.
To join us in Palm Beach, Chester Hill, Concord, Ingleburn, Kogarah, Terrigal, Homebush or Bondi, jump on the links below:
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.
Viva Vivid
This is our final call for buddies to take advantage of our Vivid Live ticket offer.
As a reminder, Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House is set to take over the city once again - and we’re delighted to offer Gig Buddies’ participants discounted tickets to a number of top events.
Later in the month you’ll find us at the Sydney Opera House for the following:
- Tia Gostelow
Venue: Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House
Date/Time: Friday 24 May, 7:00pm
Information: A shapeshifting singer-songwriter with a knack for folk, pop and synth grooves alike, rising Queensland star Tia Gostelow is among Australia’s hottest young musical talents. This is her Vivid LIVE debut.
For more information about the event, click here.
Tickets: Gig Buddies’ participants can purchase tickets for $20 each (plus $8.50 booking fee per transaction).
- dstreet Studio Party (18+)
Venue: Studio, Sydney Opera House
Date/Time: Saturday 25 May, 9:00pm
Information: Lighting up the Sydney Opera House Studio with guest DJs Mad Miran, Piezo, Kate Miller and Emelyne, Sydney underground dance music collective dstreet. make their Vivid LIVE debut.
For more information about the event, click here.
Tickets: Gig Buddies’ participants can purchase tickets for $20 each (plus $8.50 booking fee per transaction).
- Air play Moon Safari
Venue: Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House
Date/Time: Sunday 26 May, 4:00pm
Information: Marking their era-defining debut album Moon Safari, French pop duo Air return to the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall to play the classic album for the first time live in its entirety.
For more information about the event, click here.
Tickets: Gig Buddies’ participants can purchase tickets for $20 each (plus $8.50 booking fee per transaction).
- Astral People present Spice Trail: Sid Sriram, Priya Ragu, Raf-Saperra & more
Venue: Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House
Date/Time: Tuesday 28 May, 7:00pm
Information: A celebration of the South Asian diaspora as South Indian Carnatic, playback superstar Sid Sriram, Tamil R&B soulstress Priya Ragu and bhangra beat kahuna Raf-Saperra headline an unmissable party from cutting-edge Australian tastemakers Astral People.
For more information about the event, click here.
Tickets: Gig Buddies’ participants can purchase tickets for $20 each (plus $8.50 booking fee per transaction).
- Thelma Plum
Venue: Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Date/Time: Wednesday 29 May, 8:00pm
Information: Fresh off a Hottest 100 smash with “We Don’t Talk About It”, award-winning, multi-platinum-selling indigenous star Thelma Plum returns for her first Vivid LIVE show – and solo headline debut – since performing with Paul Kelly.
For more information about the event, click here.
Tickets: Gig Buddies’ participants can purchase tickets for $20 each (plus $8.50 booking fee per transaction).
- BARKAA
Venue: Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Date/Time: Friday 31 May, 7:30pm
Information: One of Australia’s most thrilling live performers, Malyangapa and Barkindji musician and hip-hop queen BARKAA returns to the Sydney Opera House with her solo debut at Vivid LIVE.
For more information about the event, click here.
Tickets: Gig Buddies’ participants can purchase tickets for $20 each (plus $8.50 booking fee per transaction).
How can I buy tickets?
Tickets are flying out the door! We encourage buddies to get in touch before they miss out.
To take advantage of the discounted prices, email the team with the name of the event you’d like to attend along with the number of tickets required. We can be reached at: info@gigbuddiessydney.org.
Once we receive your email, we’ll then forward a unique ticket link.
Please note, the reduced rate only applies for Gig Buddies’ participants. Whether you’re based in Sydney or on the Central Coast, all fully signed up buddies and volunteers are welcome to purchase discounted tickets.
If your buddy is unavailable but you’d like to attend any of the six events, you’re more than welcome to purchase extra ticket(s) for friends, family members or support worker(s).
Once again, we are indebted to the generosity of Vivid Sydney organisers and the Sydney Opera House. Thank you for your ongoing support and for providing participants with the opportunity to sample some of the best live music at this year’s event.
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.
