Gig Buddies
Going to live events is something many of us take for granted.
But for many people living with disability, going to a gig, watching live sport, or just meeting up with friends comes with additional challenges to overcome. Things like social isolation, inaccessibility of venues and transport, and lack of evening and late-night support options.
Gig Buddies, funded by Spectrum Foundation and other supporting organisations, promotes greater social inclusion by matching people with disabilities with volunteers who share the same interests and passions.
They attend live events together, giving people with disabilities and volunteers the opportunity to connect with new people, experience new things, and make new friends.
In this way, Gig Buddies enables people with disabilities across the city to participate in after-dark activities, building lasting friendships with like-minded volunteers in the process.
If you're keen to get out and about, and bring your new buddy along with you, please get in touch.
Clean Police record, and active interest in attending live music or other events
18 years old or older
12 events with your buddy
Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.
Social Support