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.
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)
Click on our current Group Social Events (and Merch) below for more information
What: Free surfing lesson with Ocean Heroes
Ocean Heroes aims to enhance the lives of neurodiverse people through surfing. We have taken over 9000 neurodiverse people surfing across Australia and cannot wait to share surfing with YOU at Manly Beach!
Where: Manly Beach South Steyne
Tell me about the gig:
Free surfing lessons for adults at Manly Beach with experienced surf coaches! You will arrive at the beach, check in, be paired with an experienced surf coach and then at your pace, enter the ocean.
Please note : You will need to attend this event with your Gig Buddy , Support worker or family / friend support.
Host: Charlotte (0403184404)
When: Wednesday the 26th of March
What time do we meet? 4.30pm
What time does it end? 5.30pm
Meeting spot: Manly Beach South Steyne near "The Pantry". Look for Ocean Heroes van and flag on the beach!
Cost? Free
How do I get there?
Short walk from Manly Wharf
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:
There are loads of places to eat in Manly if you want to have a bite to eat before or after the event.
Dress code: Swimming clothing , Dry clothes to get changed into and keep warm.
What else do I need to bring?
Please bring your bathers, towels, change of warm clothes. We provide surfboards, wetsuits, lifejackets, surf coaches and good vibes!
* Please be advised it is compulsory for each attendee to wear a life jacket in the water*
- Money to buy food and drinks
- ID to sign into venue 18+
- Don’t forget your Opal card if catching public transport
- Phone for pictures and finding staff
- Mask and sanitiser if you wish
Accessibility: You will need to be a confident swimmer for this activity
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 0403184404 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)
Then The Gig Buddies team will inform Ocean Heroes to sign you up to their event.
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 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")
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