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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. 

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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)

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Click on our current Group Social Events (and Merch) below for more information

Gig Buddies 10th birthday @ Australian National Maritime Museum, Sydney - Saturday 31 May

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Gig Buddies 10th birthday @ Australian National Maritime Museum, Sydney - Saturday 31 May
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What: Gig Buddies 10th Birthday Party

Where: Australian National Maritime Museum, 2 Murray St, Sydney NSW 2000


When: Saturday 31 May

What time does the party start? 6pm

What time does it end? 9pm

Price: $49 per ticket*
(*not an actual "ticket". Your name will be on the door. A physical ticket or e-ticket will not be sent to you)

Tell me about the gig: We're turning TEN! Join us as we party at Sydney's spectacular Maritime Museum.

We’ll be letting our hair down at the iconic venue, celebrating from 6 - 9pm. On the night, partygoers can expect our usual tidings: plentiful food (canapés), live music and door giveaways.

And we're also providing the perfect backdrop to our birthday extravaganza: courtesy of our party vantage point, attendees will be able to soak up the sights and sounds of Vivid Festival.

Whether you’re based in Sydney or on the Central Coast, we invite you dust off those dancing shoes and join us.

Tell me more about the food and entertainment:

🎧 More will be announced about the music, but expect plenty of surprises and the odd party banger!

🍽️ We're currently putting the finishing touches to our menu.

🎉 As we're turning TEN we would like to extend the invite to families and supporters of the project.

To those who have been part of our journey (we're thinking parents, family members, past buddies or volunteers), you are welcome to purchase a ticket and join us at the Maritime.

The more the merrier!

👕 To mark the occasion, exclusive Gig Buddies' ten year old merchandise will also be available to purchase.

🏆 As always, we’ll be giving away three $50 gift vouchers, courtesy of our lucky door prize. Everyone who joins us at the Maritime Museum will be given a number. Be sure to hold on to your ticket!

🌟 We’re offering our existing bunch of buddies (buddies and volunteers) the chance to win a FREE DOUBLE PASS to our birthday party.

Simply refer a volunteer and you’ll go in the hat to win two tickets.

The new volunteer must submit a completed application via this weblink (https://www.gigbuddiessydney.org/volunteers) for the referrer to go into the hat.

We have one double pass to give away. The more referrals, the more times your name will go in the hat!

Ticket price: The ticket price covers venue hire, food and entertainment. Attendees pay for their own drinks.

Meeting spot: Meet us inside the venue. We're partying in the Ben Lexcen Terrace

To access, enter the Australian National Maritime Museum via the main entrance (image below).


Access:

  • There is ramp access into the main museum building via the main entrance.
  • There is lift or ramp access to all exhibition spaces within the main building (including the Ben Lexcen Terrace)
  • Accessible toilets are located on the museum lower level (accessible by lift and walkway) and in the ground level entry foyer.
  • Unfortunately, most bathroom doors are not automatic

How do I get there? The Australian National Maritime Museum can be accessed via the following ways:

🚶The Australian National Maritime Museum is located in Darling Harbour, a 15 minute walk across Pyrmont Bridge from the centre of Sydney’s CBD.

🚙 For those driving, parking can be found at the following:

  • Star Casino Car Park, 55 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont (7am - 6.30pm).
  • Wilson Parking, Harbourside Car Park (not Novotel parking), 100 Murray Street, Pyrmont. – 100 Murray St, Pyrmont.

Please note, parking is not free and is not guaranteed. We highly recommend attendees catch public transport.

🚂 The nearest train station, Town Hall, is approximately 20 minutes away by walk.

🚃 Australian National Maritime Museum is best reached via the light rail.

Take the L1 light rail from Central Station, or from Dulwich Hill through the inner west, to Pyrmont Bay stop, right across the road from the museum.

🚏 For those catching the bus, the 389 from Bondi Junction stops at Pyrmont in front of the Star.

⛴️ The venue is also accessible via ferry.

Catch the F4 route from Circular Quay to Pyrmont Bay Wharf, right at the museum.

You can also catch other routes to Barangaroo Wharf, a 20 minute walk across Pyrmont Bridge to the museum.

For information on public transport options, please load up the following link: https://transportnsw.info

How will I get home? Please load up the same link - https://transportnsw.info - for suitable options on how to get home. Please note, transports to and from the venue is not supplied. Attendees are required to make their own way to and from the venue.

What else do I need to bring? Attendees must bring ID to access the venue. No ID, no entry.

Food is supplied; please bring money to purchase drinks and other food before or after the party.

Don’t forget your Opal card if catching public transport, and your phone or camera to take photos.

I have a question: If you’re unsure about something get in touch with us via email info@gigbuddiessydney.org, on Facebook Messenger or contact us via text or on either 0411 252 228 or 0412 145 819 or call us at the office: 02 9419 6951

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:

1 Cancellation policy: refunds can be issued unto one week in advance of the event (Friday 23 May). Refunds will not be issued beyond this date.

2 Gig Buddies staff will be in attendance, but will not be on hand to provide individual support.

3 Getting there: Transport to and from the venue is not supplied. Attendees are responsible for making their own way to and from the venue.

4 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.

5 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.

6 COVID-19: If you’re feeling unwell we ask that you do not attend.

Gig Buddies takes no responsibility in the event of an attendee falling ill following our outings.

7 Attendees will be notified by text and/or phone call should the event get cancelled.

*** Gig Buddies socials are for signed up participants and volunteers of the project. Participants that 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. ***

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")

I missed out!

if an event is sold out, please contact us and we will put you on a waiting list*

*please include

• name of event you would like to attend

• person(s) who would like to attend

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Chat with other buddies - times below

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4pm
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06/02/2025
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4pm
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06/03/2025
THURSDAY
4pm
Topic TBC

*Chats are hosted by a Gig Buddies staff member

* only available at times listed above

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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)

for more info call - (02) 9419 6951 or email info@gigbuddiessydney.org

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