In line with the start of 2025, we’re renewing our appeal for more volunteers.
We’re looking for people who want to have fun, make new friends and try new things - and in particular, we’re looking for Gen Z males and females.
If you (or someone you know) is a “Zoomer” born between 1997 and 2006 and would like to expand your social circle, give back, develop skills or boost your own confidence - read on!
We tackle social isolation for adults with mild to moderate learning disabilities and/or autism. We match adults with disability with volunteers - both of whom share a mutual interest, while age, gender and location preferences are also taken into consideration.
And we emphasise that the volunteer benefits just as much as the buddy!
If your new year’s resolution is to meet new people and expand your social circle, join the team and volunteer with Gig Buddies. All we require is a commitment to catch up with a buddy once a month.
To find out more about our Sydney and Central Coast projects, click on the highlighted links.
Are you looking to volunteer?
We need volunteers! Click on the image above for current Sydney roles and the graphic below for opportunities on the Central Coast.
If you have any questions or would like more information, contact us via Facebook or email: info@gigbuddiessydney.org
Looking ahead
Last week we shared details of our February catch ups.
Next month you’ll find us hosting socials in Edmondson Park, Blacktown, Alexandria, Hornsby, Surry Hills, Narrabeen, Sydney CBD, Macquarie and Oatley.
To join us at Mardi Gras Field Day or for dinners out, arcade meet ups, a trip to the movies, the Super Bowl, kayaking, karaoke, or at the return of our under 35 catch ups, load up the links above.
The here and now
Tickets to our remaining January offerings are selling fast.
We step things up this week with fish and chips on the beach in Avoca, a trip to the Chinatown night markets in Burwood, and we’ll be catching up in Brooklyn for another of our over 35s lunches.
And looking ahead towards the rest of the month, we’re also hosting socials in Mona Vale, Merrylands and Kirrawee.
To join us for any of our January gatherings, jump on the links above.
And if you have questions about any of our forthcoming events, get in touch: we can be reached via Facebook Messenger, email: info@gigbuddiessydney.org or via text or phone call on 0411 252 228.
Are you in the market for Gig Buddies’ merchandise?
Click on the image above to get your fill on Gig Buddies goodies. If we haven’t got the size you’re after, get in touch via text Facebook Messenger.
Free gigs
Sydney Festival is in full swing and thanks to the generosity of event organisers, we have a number of FREE tickets to give away to TWO top gigs taking place this month:
- Parvyn: Friday 17 January, 7:30pm @ ACO On The Pier (The Thirsty Mile)
- Ishmael Ensemble: Friday 24 January, 9pm @ ACO On The Pier (The Thirsty Mile)
Tickets are strictly limited to signed up Gig Buddies' participants ONLY. To reserve your place to any of the TWO remaining events, load up the following link.
For the past nine years we have attended numerous Sydney Festival events for free. Once again we’re indebted to the generosity shown by event organisers, and we thank them for their ongoing support.
To see what else is happening at next year’s Sydney Festival, click here.
Call to arms
Following conversations with our user-led team, Soul Fly Buddies, we are excited to propose the potential creation of a LGBTQIA+ equivalent.
Our LGBTQIA+ user-led team will be made up of existing buddies and volunteers. The group will have two main functions:
A quarterly online or possibly a face to face group meeting to share events in the LGBTQIA+ community, share stories, share links to services, share ideas and be in a safe space together. (This group will only be open to people within Gig Buddies who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community).
A dedicated social event that will take place within the LGBTQIA+ community, facilitated by a Gig Buddies team member. (This event will be open to people within the Gig Buddies community who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community AND allies).
We’re now calling for expressions of interest. If you are interested in joining our LGBTQIA+ user-led team, jump on the following link.
Matthew: Central Coast coordinator (0402 708 814)
Carol: CEO (02 9419 6951)
Chelsea: NDIS coordinator (0412 145 819)
Tony: Funding and sponsorship coordinator (02 9419 6951)
Bec: Project officer, Sydney (0411 252 228)
Aylin: Western Sydney coordinator (0466 389 961)
Lara: Greater Western Sydney coordinator (0478 045 121) Charlotte: Northern Beaches coordinator (0403 184 404)
Would you like more information about Gig BuddiesSydney? You’re only a click away. Connect with us via the links below.
Fancy revelling in legendary status? If so, please support us in our cause to get more people out to live events in Sydney.
Donations over $2 are tax deductible and all are gratefully received.
The Gig Buddies Sydney project is an initiative of ACL Disability Services.
コメント