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: Super Bowl LIX
Where: Madison Hotel, 52 Devonshire St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 (see map below)
Tell me about the gig: Come join us for a Monday morning like no other. It's the Super Bowl!
Expect Super Bowl-style foods, beer buckets and famous half-time entertainment.
To mark the occasion, the Madison are putting on the following Super Bowl deals:
- 1 kg Wings for $32
- Bucket of Budweiser $25
- 1 kg wing and a bucket of Budweiser $50
- American Cheeseburger and chips $25
- American Cheeseburger and a bottle of Budweiser $30
And they’re offering attendees the chance to win an NFL Jersey of their choice and size!
Simply pick the correct score and winner (when you arrive fill out a form to pick the score and the closest person wins).
Who's playing in the final? To be confirmed
Host: Matthew (0402 708 814)
*There will be one Gig Buddies staff member for up to 20 attendees (participants and volunteers combined). If you need extra support, please let us know if you plan on bringing a support worker/support person with you to this event.
When: Monday 10 February
What time does the match start? 10:30am
What time do we meet? 10am
What time does it end? To be confirmed
Meeting spot: Inside the venue (table booked under 'Matthew')
How do I get there? The Madison is a short from Central Station (via the Devonshire Street exit).
Buses, trams and trains run frequently - load up the following website for transport options: 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.
Can I order food? See 'tell me more about the gig' above for food and drink deals.
Dress code: Casual
What else do I need to bring?
- Money for purchasing food and drinks
- ID (no ID, no entry)
- Don’t forget your Opal card if catching public transport
- Phone for pictures and finding staff
- Mask and sanitiser if you wish
I have a question: If you’re unsure about something get in touch with us via email info@gigbuddiessydney.org or via Facebook Messenger
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