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.
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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.
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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.
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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 and Special Offers) below for more information
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
Chat with other buddies - times below
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05/09/2024 | THURSDAY | 4pm | What is your favourite sport? |
03/10/2024 | THURSDAY | 4pm | What TV shows have you been watching recently? |
07/11/2024 | THURSDAY | 4pm | What are your plans for the festive season? |
05/12/2024 | THURSDAY | 4pm | What have you enjoyed most in 2024? |
*Chats are hosted by a Gig Buddies staff member
* only available at times listed above
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