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Welcome to Gig Buddies Sydney

By Kylie Smith posted 14-11-2024 17:00

  

What is Gig Buddies?

There are three main parts to the Gig Buddies project.

1. Buddying

Building a one-on-one friendship between a participant and volunteer.

2. Events/Socials

Group social events run by the Gig Buddies team.

3. Volunteering

Catching up with a Gig Buddies participant once a month

About the Gig Buddies Project
Gig Buddies Sydney is an initiative of ACL Disability Services which is a registered Not for Profit organisation committed to promoting the rights of people with learning disabilities to live the lifestyle of their choosing.

Going out to see bands, clubbing, or seeing friends is part of everyday life for many people. However, if you have a learning disability you may need support to do this. We have found many people with learning disabilities aren’t able to lead full and active social lives because their support workers finish at 10pm and therefore need to leave events at 9pm.

We believe that people with learning disabilities in Sydney have the right to stay up late, meet new people, go to events and have some fun.

Find out more about Gig Buddies here

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