What are Gig Buddies Group Social Events?
Gig Buddies group social events are hosted by the GB team so that all signed-up participants* and volunteers in the Gig Buddies project 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
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.
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* as part of being in the Gig Buddies project.
* participants pay for their own food and drinks (unless a catered event)
Click on our current Group Social Events (and Merch) below for more information
What: Meet and greet with Ability Matters from Ohio, USA. We will be playing lawn bowls and eating burgers together.
Where: The Greens , North Sydney
Address: 50 Ridge St, North Sydney NSW 2060
Tell me about the gig:
We have a very unique opportunity to meet people from Ability Matters in Ohio, USA, during their trip to down under. They have a group of 42 people coming along whom we are excited for you to meet.
When: Friday the 7th of March
What time do we meet? 5pm (Bowls goes for 90mins)
What time does it end? 6:30pm (approximately)
* People might stay a bit longer to chat and have a drink
Cost: for $54 you will get:
- a fun 90 minute lawn bowls competition including a trophy for the winning team!
- Angus beef burger with chips
- unlimited soft drink
Host: Tony (0468388027)
*This is a unique event with 42 people from Ohio in the United states visiting from Ability Matters.
There will be three Gig Buddies staff there to introduce our Gig Buddies to the American team .
Who are Ability Matters ?
We will be hanging out with staff and clients from Ability Matters Ohio, a disability service in Ohio, USA.
From the Ability Matters website:
"At Ability Matters, we are committed to providing premier services to individuals with autism and other neurological disabilities in a way that improves their quality of life and allows them to reach their full potential. Through personalised services developed around education, intervention, housing and day services, we are wayfaring a better path and empowering individuals with autism and neurological disabilities to succeed and achieve what was once considered impossible."
You can find out more here
Meeting spot: Inside the venue
How do I get there?
It is a 14 minute walk from Victoria Cross Metro station
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.
Food:
Burger and unlimited soft drink is included in the price.
Smart casual clothing.
What else do I need to bring?
- Money for food / drinks
- ID this is an 18+ event
- Don’t forget your Opal card if catching public transport
- Phone for pictures and finding staff
- This is a half inside and half outside event so please prepare for sun , wind and rain if needed.
- Lawn bowls is played barefoot so be prepared to take your shoes off!
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 0468388027 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:
- Attendees must bring ID.
- Gig Buddies staff will be in attendance, but will not be on hand to provide individual support.
- Getting there: Transport to and from the venue is not supplied. Attendees are responsible for making their own way to and from the venue.
- 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.
- 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.
- COVID-19: If you’re feeling unwell we ask that you do not attend.
- Participants who 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.
*** Gig Buddies socials are for signed up participants, supports and volunteers of the project. If you are not a "gig buddy", but would like to join, click here ***
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 are FREE!!!)
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
Are you new to Gig Buddies?
The group social events on this page are for all signed up buddies.
If you would like to go to our group social events and/or be paired with a gig buddy, click here to join.
(or click here to become a volunteer)
for more info call - (02) 9419 6951
or email info@gigbuddiessydney.org