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The power of the Companion Card

Last Tuesday (1/6) we hosted a Zoom information session about the NSW Companion Card. Thanks to everyone who attended.


We were fortunate to have Sophie Titmus, Project Officer with NSW Companion Card, lead the presentation. She informed attendees about the benefits of owning a card, while also raising awareness with those who may have never applied.

From a Gig Buddies perspective, we believe that the more people who have access to the Companion Card, the more opportunities participants get to head out and expand their social circles.

If you would like to know more about the NSW Companion Card, click here. Alternatively, if you would like to watch a replay of our information session, get in touch: we can be reached via email, info@gigbuddiessydney.org, on Facebook Messenger or by text or phone on 0422 061 990.

 

Go West


Last Friday (4/6) we headed west - travelling to Gregory Hills for our social event at Milky Lane.

It’s the furthest we’ve ever travelled to facilitate a gathering - thank you to everyone who joined us.


To see a full photo gallery from our Friday outing, click here.

 

Get creative with us


For this week's online offering we invite buddies to join us on Zoom for a Gig Buddies art session.

This takes place on Friday at 4pm. If you would like to get creative with us, click on the link listed below:

Friday 11/6


All online games will take place via Zoom. For information on how to use Zoom, load up the following easy read guide written by Learning Disability Wales. Alternatively, click here to check out our 'how to use Zoom' video.


If you have any questions or would like more information, send us an email: info@gigbuddiessydney.org or info@gigbuddiescentralcoast.org or call/SMS us on 0402 708 814.

 

A trio of matches


We’re excited to reveal our three newest pairings.

Welcome to the family Lucy and Jana (top, L - R), Karla and Laura (middle, L - R) and Carmelo and Tim (bottom, L - R).

 

One more to go


While this week we also prepped another volunteer.

Thanks to Eamon (above) for coming in. We’re looking forward to facilitating the meeting between him and his buddy.

 

Stop the press


Just to let you know, there will be no newsletter next Monday due to the forthcoming long weekend. We will, however, return in a fortnight’s time, on Monday 21 June.

 

Matthew, Carol, Tony, Bec and Chelsea

 

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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