Our festive party plans are officially confirmed.
Over the course of the weekend we dropped a number of hints via our social media. We can now join the dots and tell you that on Thursday 21 November we’ll be taking over the top floor at the Rose of Australia in Erskineville.
Expect a night of festive cheer, tasty treats and plenty of party classics. Whether you’re based in Sydney or on the Central Coast, we invite you to join us for our Christmas gathering.
To find out more about our festive party plans (and to sign up), load up the links below:
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
The month ahead
But before we get to November, we’ve 11 social gatherings to bring you - starting with our September offerings.
Starting this Sunday and concluding the weekend after, we have three remaining gigs taking place this month.
To join us in either Avalon Beach, Gosford or Kellyville Ridge, load up the links below:
Out and about in October
And tickets to our October outings are flying out the door!
Next month we’re hosting our first ever ‘under 30s gathering’, a Gig Buddies road trip, pottery, a trip to Taronga Zoo, putt putt, bites to eat, and trivia.
In October we’ll be connecting with buddies in Terrigal, Narellan, Kogarah, Dee Why, Bondi, the CBD, Mosman and Milperra as we offer the following:
Please note, our halloween silent disco is now sold out.
To find out more about our October outings (and to sign up), 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.
Give me five!
Since you last heard from us we’ve caught up with buddies on FIVE occasions.
So far in September we’ve facilitated socials at the Art Gallery of NSW, on Coogee Beach, Campbelltown RSL, Cronulla Northies and in Rhodes.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Archibald Exhibition, fish and chips on the beach and dinners out. To see more snaps from our five most recent outings, click here.
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.
High five
And in addition to facilitating socials, we’ve been busy on the pairing front.
In the past fortnight we’ve welcomed the following new matches: Charlotte and Tahli (top, L - R), Tom and Callum (left, L - R), Matthew and Rohan (right, L - R), Heather and Basil (bottom, L - R) and Jacob and Eliza (not pictured).
It’s wonderful to have you all on board.
Evaluating customer service - your say
The NSW Department of Customer Service is evaluating its current approach to disability inclusion. They are particularly interested in feedback from people with disability, carers, disability advocates, and professionals within the sector.
Valuable sector perspectives on what is working well and where there is room for improvement in services such as Service NSW, Fair Trading NSW, and SafeWork NSW will play a crucial role in enhancing accessibility and inclusion for all.
To provide your feedback or to learn more about the review process, load up the following link.
Updated plan?
And finally, here’s a friendly reminder for buddies with Gig Buddies’ NDIS service agreements.
If you have an unscheduled plan review or the dates/details of your plan change for any reason, it’s very important you let us know.
Any changes to an NDIS participant's plan will automatically make your Gig Buddies' service agreement void.
We need to be informed of any date changes so we can update your service agreement and ensure you’re still covered by our public liability insurance when out with your volunteer.
If there have been any changes to your plan or if you’re unsure about your current service agreement, please contact Chelsea, our NDIS Coordinator, either via email: chelsea@assistcom.org or phone: 0412 145 819 or 02 9419 6951 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9am - 5pm).
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: Sydney coordinator (0411 252 228)
Aylin: Western Sydney coordinator (0466 389 961)
Lara: Greater Western Sydney coordinator (0478 045 121)
Sandon: Southern Sydney coordinator (0478 043 996) Gemma: Northern Beaches coordinator (0466 793 100)
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.
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