Tis the season…..
- Gig Buddies Sydney
- Oct 12
- 4 min read
Locked in: our Central Coast festive party plans are confirmed.
You’re invited to join us on Sunday 14 December at Breakers Country Club, Wamberal.
We’ll be meeting up for an afternoon of good food and drinks. Whether you’re based in Sydney or on the Coast, come join us for our final Coastie offering for 2025.
To sign up and find out more about the event, load up the link below:
As for our other December offerings, these will be announced next week. Be sure to check out Monday’s newsletter to find out more about our final outings for 2025!
Are you looking to volunteer?
We need volunteers! Click on the image above for current roles on the Central Coast and the graphic below for opportunities in Sydney.
If you have any questions or would like more information, contact us via Facebook or email: info@gigbuddiessydney.org
Then there were two
We’re down to our final two October offerings.
This Thursday and Friday we’ll be meeting up in Warriewood on the Northern Beaches, followed by Ettalong Beach on the Central Coast.
Firstly, we’ve made a change to this Thursday’s planned catch up in Warriewood.
Popcorn at the ready! We’re still meeting at United Cinemas, but we’ll now be watching Roofman. To find out more about the movie and to sign up, load up the link below:
And to join us one day later for banger rolls and a beach stroll in Ettalong, click on the following:
Please note, all other October outings - the Granny Smith Festival, Spring Twilight Concert, live music at Bondi, the Queen show at Caringbah, and Rocktober - have sold out.
November nights out
And looking ahead to next month, tickets to our social offerings are starting to shift.
So far, of the SEVEN November events we’re facilitating, one has sold out while the others are on the verge of doing so.
We’re inviting buddies to join us for a Halloween zombie walk, Mexican and margaritas, line dancing, dinners out, arcade games and Ashes cricket!
To join us in the CBD, Collaroy, Edmondson Park, Zetland or Woy Woy, jump on the links below.
O Come, All Ye Faithful
The November catch ups listed above are all in addition to our festive party.
As a reminder, we’re asking you to join us at Darlinghurst’s Universal Sydney on Thursday 27 November.
Expect a night of festive cheer 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.
Silent night
Back by popular demand, we're going silent for this year's festive shindig!
That's right, we'll be partying to the sounds of a silent disco. With multiple channels on offer, you choose the tunes!
We'll then round the night off with a live DJ set. Expect plenty of bangers and the odd Christmas remix.
And no Gig Buddies' party is complete without our usual door prizes.
Now bring us some figgy pudding!
And in our attempts to keep costs to a minimum, w
Instead, on the night attendees can order and pay for their own food from the venue.
To find out more about our festive party (and to buy your ticket), jump on the link below:
Out and about
Since last hearing from us, we completed the remaining six of our 11 September socials.
In the 30 days of September we caught up with buddies in Auburn, Eastlakes, Newtown, Bella Vista, Gordon, Lisarow, Mona Vale, Bondi, North Sydney, Ryde and the CBD.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for breakfast, a community fair, games, two live shows, miniature golf, trivia and pizza, bowls, live music and Oktoberfest, and a movie walking tour.
Are you in the market for Gig Buddies’ merchandise? Our new and exclusive range of swag has landed!
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 Facebook Messenger.
Two up
We’ve been busy on the pairing front.
Within the last week we’ve matched up Bonnie and Alex (left, L - R), and Daniella and Maryam (right, L - R).
It’s wonderful to welcome our newest additions and we look forward to hearing more about their forthcoming catch ups.
AARC
And lastly, expressions of Interest are now open for members of the autistic and broader autism communities in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand to nominate for the Australasian Autism Research Council (AARC). This includes autistic people, families and carers, service providers, health and education professionals, government representatives, and researchers.
AARC members work together to identify and report on autism research priorities across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. This includes contributing to discussions, reviewing documents, and recommending projects for commissioning, guided by both autism research and community consultation.”
Expressions of interest close on Tuesday 21 October. To find out more about the role and to submit an application, click here.
Matthew: Central Coast coordinator (inc. Hornsby Shire and Ku-ring-gai): 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 (inc. Willoughby, Mosman, North Sydney and Lane Cove): 0403 184 404
Would you like more information about Gig Buddies Central Coast? You’re only a click away. Connect with us via the links below.
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Donations over $2 are tax deductible and all are gratefully received.
Gig Buddies Central Coast is an initiative of ACL Disability Services.
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