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Gig Buddies Sydney

Locality: Mcmahons Point

Phone: +61 2 9419 6951

Address: 125 Blues Point Road 2060 Mcmahons Point, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.gigbuddiessydney.org/

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25.01.2022 The ABC is looking to commission a series of articles by writers with a disability from across Australia. NO PREVIOUS WRITING EXPERIENCE necessary. This is a paid opportunity to write a digital article about disability it can be about anything, as long as it’s non-fiction and an original idea. Who: To be eligible you must live in Australia, be over 18, have a disability and be available to work on your article in October/November. You do not need to have previous writing ex...perience. What: We want you to pitch an ideas for a digital article about disability it can be about anything, as long as it's non-fiction and your original idea. It could be your lived experienced, an issue you see affecting your community, a stereotype you want to dispel or a celebration of life as a person with a disability. If your idea is successful, you will work with an editor in October/November to write an 800-word digital article that will be published by the ABC online. You will be paid for the article. How: Tell us your idea for a story in 100 words or less in the form below or by emailing [email protected]. Submissions close midnight October 18. More info is here: https://ab.co/2SIirv0

25.01.2022 The Kahoot! quiz is back! Do you know your Big Avocado from your Big Banana? Or are you aware of the capacity of the Adelaide Oval, or how tall Q1, Australia's tallest building, is? If so, come and show us what you know by registering for our ‘Big in Oz’ quiz. Things get going today at midday. Load up the following link to get involved: ... https://www.gigbuddiessydney.org/online-store

25.01.2022 Due to the long weekend there’s no blog this week, but feast your eyes on our online social offerings Come join us on Zoom and bring along a YouTube clip of a favourite song. Then get ready to tell the group why it’s special to you Whether rock, pop, techno or classical - the song can be any genre, as long as it means something to you. After the music we’ll have a Q&A where the the DJ informs attendees of why that song is special to them ... Load up the following link to join in: https://www.gigbuddiessydney.org/online-store

25.01.2022 Incredible video guys Who else would like to share their story? Reach out if we can help at all

25.01.2022 Well done Holly, winner of today’s ‘Big in Oz’ online Kahoot! quiz She’s chosen the following number for her winning song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y66j_BUCBMY

24.01.2022 Since our last update we’ve made five new pairings. We’re delighted to welcome Rodrigo and Stavros (top, L - R), Nico and Harry (middle, L - R), Claudia and Sam (bottom, L - R), along with Greg and Symon and Brendan and Lieti (not pictured) to the team

22.01.2022 Taking out first place in today’s Zoom charades, Nalyn, Dina and Ricky They beat Tahli, Camilla and Matthew by one point, 50-49 Take it away Mariah ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IA3ZvCkRkQ

21.01.2022 Without doubt, 2020 was a unique year. Going into lockdown in March followed by imposed Covid-19 restrictions made catching up with one and another challenging. While the wait for a ‘return to normal’ continues, we still achieved plenty over the course of the past 365 days. Between now and December 31 we’re going to relive five moments that helped make 2020 our most creative and innovative year ever. In no particular order, we head back to February for our fifth birthday.... On Thursday 13 February over 60 buddies took over Surry Hills’ Shakespeare Hotel. We were still there gone past midnight - not bad for a school day!

21.01.2022 Before we knocked off for the year we had time to sneak in one final volunteer training session. Thanks to Tarryn, Sarah, Elliot, Oliver and Yasmin (L - R) for coming in last Wednesday (16/12). We look forward to introducing you to your buddies in 2021 :)

21.01.2022 It’s been another busy fortnight, capped with us prepping another seven volunteers. Thanks to Kirra, Claire and Anita (top, L - R) and Eugene, Mattice, Maja and Grant (bottom, L - R) for coming in recently - we look forward to introducing you to your buddies.

21.01.2022 Say hello to our 3 newest volunteers Thanks Jess, Alex, Michelle (below, L - R) for coming in last Wednesday (23/9). We look forward to introducing you to your buddies

20.01.2022 Starting at midday today, we invite buddies to join us online for Pictionary If you would like to get creative against the clock, load up the following link: https://www.gigbuddiessydney.org/online-store

20.01.2022 At a loose end today? Come join Bec and Chelsea on Zoom for charades Things get going at midday. Load up the following link to get involved. https://www.gigbuddiessydney.org/online-store

19.01.2022 We’re excited to also announce details of two more Gig Buddies Sydney socials we’ll be facilitating in April https://bit.ly/3wK9DYe

18.01.2022 Our 'talk the talk’ online event is back. This week we want buddies to talk about holidays. Come tell us about your favourite holiday, dream destination or your ideal break post Covid. Bring along images, photos or anything that brings a smile We start at 3:30pm today. Load up the following link to join in: ... https://www.gigbuddiessydney.org/online-store

18.01.2022 Making waves in the U.S of A Check out Carol’s radio interview with Dr. Michael Romas on New York’s LI News Radio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxrF4_eaPZ4&feature=youtu.be

18.01.2022 We’re on the search for western-Sydney-based male volunteers. In particular, we’re looking for chaps aged between 30-40 who live near Campbelltown and are into sport, cars, RnB and going to the pub. If you know someone who fits the description, please let us know by either sending us a message or leaving a comment below

17.01.2022 We’ve no blog this week, but feast your eyes on our online social offerings Come join us on Zoom on Wednesday or Friday for charades. Drama and acting skills at the ready, we’re guessing words against the clock Load up the following link to register your spot: https://www.gigbuddiessydney.org/online-store

17.01.2022 Big congrats to Camilla who came out of today's Charades session as the champion! She has chosen this great Australian classic 'Kookaburra Sits In The Old Gum Tree' to soundtrack your Wednesday arvo. Check it out below! We have another Charades session happening this Friday 27th Nov @ 4pm. Gig Buddies participants/volunteers can sign up for this session here https://www.gigbuddiessydney.org//Gig-Buddies-Sydney-Chara

16.01.2022 This week we invite buddies to join us online for Pictionary. Pens and paper at the ready, we’re drawing objects against the clock. Things get going at midday today, load up the following link to get involved: https://www.gigbuddiessydney.org/online-store

15.01.2022 Following yesterday’s pairing announcement, we’re pumped to also welcome our newest rained volunteers to the team. Thanks to Scott, Danielle, Belinda (above, L - R) for visiting HQ - we look forward to introducing you to your respective buddies

14.01.2022 Sleigh, what?! News on our Christmas parties has landed https://bit.ly/3n2VC2c

13.01.2022 Well done Tahli, today’s Pictionary winner For her winning song she’s chosen Shallow by Lady Gaga https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bo_efYhYU2A

13.01.2022 National Volunteer Week is almost upon us and to celebrate this year we’re calling on Sydney-based buddies to help inspire those located on the Central Coast. As you may know, we recently launched Gig Buddies Central Coast. We’re excited to connect with buddies and volunteers within the region - and to mark National Volunteer Week we’re calling on our Sydney-based buddies and volunteers to share your stories, quotes and photos. We’ve written five questions, all intended for y...ou to talk about your experiences with Gig Buddies. The plan is to share your clips via our social media channels during National Volunteer Week, Monday 17 May to Friday 21 May. This means we’d need to receive videos before Monday 10 May. If you would like to share your stories and inspire buddies based on the Central Coast, leave your name in the comment section below

13.01.2022 You may have noticed that we’re promoting two online events: today’s Star Wars ‘talk the talk’ and, in honour of Sunday’s Mother’s Day, we’ll be hosting a late night Zoom gathering this Monday (10/5) at 8pm. To register for either load up the following link below https://www.gigbuddiessydney.org/online-store

13.01.2022 Wonderful news from across the seas! Team Gig Buddies Cymru (), in collaboration with Dev - bassist from British rock band IDLES - have revealed details of a stellar fundraiser Taking place on Sunday 20 June, Dev has organised an incredible evening of music and comedy, featuring: Comedy from Stewart Lee, Seann Walsh, and Josh Weller.... Music from Mclusky, Fenne Lily, Willie J Healey, TV Priest, DOGEYED, and Wilderman There will also be a raffle with prizes from The National, Mogwai, Sharon Van Etten, Beak>, Slowdive(band), Big Jeff Johns Art and more - plus a guitar that will be signed from all the acts playing the online gig. The event will be streamed from Exchange in Bristol on Sunday 20 June. Tickets are available to purchase now for a suggested donation of 5 (approximately $9AUS), with an additional option to enter the raffle. Have your alarm clock set - things get going at 3am on Monday 21 June. To find out more and to buy tickets, load up the following link: https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/

13.01.2022 Happy Friday, party people! We’re delighted to reveal our two newest pairings - Lucy and Rebecca (below left) and Adrian and Daniel (below right). Welcome to the team, we look forward to seeing you out and about

12.01.2022 We’re delighted to have Nalyn and Joni join the committee - and we can’t wait to hear their ideas in 2021. Read about the newest additions to our user-led team, Soul Fly Band: https://bit.ly/3mmGeO2

10.01.2022 This week we invite buddies to join us online for another of our art sessions. Things get going at midday today. If you would like to get creative with us, load up the following link: https://www.gigbuddiessydney.org/online-store

10.01.2022 Since our last announcement we’ve lined up another six matches. From top to bottom, we’re delighted to welcome Belinda and Danielle (L - R), Lauretta and Yufei (L - R), Nick and Samantha (L - R), Shelly and Jo (L - R), Jack and Michael (L - R) and Tahli and Jenna (L - R)

10.01.2022 International Day of People with Disability is almost upon us (3/12), and in line with this year's theme of disable stereotypes we’re asking buddies to take to the camera and record themselves answering the following two questions: - What is a stereotype you have experienced in relation to your disability? - Why is this stereotype incorrect?... We’re looking to make a video for December 3, and we’re asking for all clips to be submitted by this Wednesday (26/11). For tips on how to record and upload your recordings, load up this link: https://bit.ly/3pHx4xY This is a great opportunity to inform, educate and change attitudes about disability - and it would be wonderful to see as many buddies on camera as possible. And if you’re after ideas, check out Joni’s example below (thanks Joni) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geK4H3OcZi8&feature=youtu.be

09.01.2022 Winners are grinners Hats off to the Roosters (Nalyn, Joe, Camilla and Chelsea) - today’s Pictionary! winners. They narrowly pipped team Bunnies (Justin, Becky, Alex and Matthew), 18 - 15.... Take it away, Madonna https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuJQSAiODqI

08.01.2022 Last week we prepped another three volunteers. Thanks to Jenna, Sam and Jackson (below, L - R) for coming in - we’re look forward to introducing you to your new buddies soon

08.01.2022 You’re the one that I want. do, do, do We’re excited to announce the first of our three April social events - Grease sing-a-long at Parramatta’s Prince Alfred Square on Sunday 18 April. Tickets cost $12 and can be bought from the link below.... Be sure to check out Monday’s blog for the news on the other two events we’ll be attending this month https://www.gigbuddiessydney.org/online-store

08.01.2022 Tools down! We’re on shut down from 5pm today, returning on Monday 4 January. We’ll be using our time off to recharge batteries - all in preparation for the start of our summer gig guide In the interim, we want to say Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and a huge THANK YOU to everyone who’s connected with us in 2020. Without doubt it’s been a challenging year, but we feel our community has only gotten stronger as a result. With a return to normal a hopeful possibility in 2021, we look forward to seeing what the year ahead brings

07.01.2022 Last week we appealed for specific volunteers to help us tackle social isolation for particular buddies - and we’re now working towards successfully pairing two out of the five buddies in our appeal. Thanks to everyone who came forward. Based on that success, we’re asking our community to help us once again https://bit.ly/3kXbli3

07.01.2022 ‘'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse’ Thanks to our user-led team, Soul Fly Band, for bringing the moves with our Crimbo shout out! ... To all buddies, family members, donors and supporters - here’s us wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

07.01.2022 Congrats to the mighty blue team (Louisa, Justin and Tony) for scoring a Pictionary win by just 1 point (!!) over the the red team (Ben, Hanne and Chelsea), who put up a solid effort. The blues celebrated with this undeniably catchy ear-worm: 'Mahna Mahna' from The Muppet Show! More Pictionary fun to come this Friday (2/10 at 3pm), buddies/volunteers can sign up via the website: https://www.gigbuddiessydney.org/online-store

06.01.2022 We’re delighted to introduce our newest matches. Say hello to Gerard and Michelle (top left, L - R), Alex and Hugo (top right, L - R), Rawley and Daniel (bottom left, L - R), Sam and Cody (bottom right, L - R) and Jawad and Jake (not pictured)

06.01.2022 April 2 is World Autism Day - a day that recognises and spreads awareness for the rights of people with autism. We at Gig Buddies are honoured to do just that

05.01.2022 International Disability Day of People with Disability is here! In line with this year’s theme of disable stereotypes, we asked buddies to record themselves talking about just that - all with the intention of raising awareness and seeing the ability in disability. Load up the following link to check out buddies’ handiwork: ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxmT56maXcc&feature=youtu.be

04.01.2022 This is an excellent read. There are so many talking points included within this article that we cover during volunteer training https://ab.co/2Gemn3w

04.01.2022 To all buddies, friends, family, donors and supporters, here’s to a Happy Easter

04.01.2022 This week we welcomed 2 new matches to the family Say hello to Ben and Rodney (top, L - R) and Aleksandar and Zakka (bottom, L - R). We’re looking forward to hearing about your forthcoming adventures

03.01.2022 It’s a short week and what better way to burn off those Easter calories than by joining us on Friday for a ‘Get fit with Gig Buddies Sydney’ session Things get going at 4pm. Click on the link below to join us https://www.gigbuddiessydney.org/online-store

02.01.2022 The deadline to share your #IDPwD #disablestereotypes videos is tomorrow. As a reminder, we’re asking buddies to take to the camera and record themselves answering the following two questions: What is a stereotype you have experienced in relation to your disability? ... Why is this stereotype incorrect? This is a great opportunity to inform, educate and change attitudes about disability - and it would be wonderful to see as many buddies on camera as possible. We’re looking to make a video for December 3 (International Day of People with Disability), and we’re asking for clips to be submitted by tomorrow night. For tips on how to record and upload your recordings, load up this link: https://bit.ly/3pHx4xY

01.01.2022 For three successive Sundays in November we’ll be heading outdoors, hitting up various parts of the city for our ‘Gig Buddies Sydney picnics in the park’ Load up the link to join us https://bit.ly/3iLKc05

01.01.2022 Yesterday we made the big announcement about our 6th birthday. Before we head to Cockatoo Island you’ll be able to find us at Manly Bowling Club this Saturday. We have a handful of tickets left. To join us, load up the link below:... https://bit.ly/3aEBGPq

01.01.2022 Last week we concluded our Christmas parties. Following first week events in Surry Hills, Randwick, Chatswood, Campbelltown and Erskinville, we connected with another 82 buddies as we took the party to Macquarie Park, Castle Hill, Dee Why and Oatley. In total we caught up with 197 buddies across the nine events - a phenomenal achievement given the current restrictions. Thank you to everyone who joined us across the nine gigs - the turn out and enthusiasm bodes well for our fa...ce-to-face socials post Covid-19. To see all our Christmas party photos, load up the following link: https://bit.ly/3oJgT1y

01.01.2022 Say hello to our newest matches. We’re delighted to welcome to the family Cleo and Amy (top left, L - R), Jasmine and Christine (top right, L - R), Rich and Marcel (bottom left, L - R) and Jenna and Matt (bottom right, L - R). We look forward to hearing about their forthcoming adventures