144 Why Gig Buddies Is Great with Carol Smail from Gig Buddies

144 Why Gig Buddies Is Great with Carol Smail from Gig Buddies Sydney

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Finding friends with common interests can be difficult for anyone and for young people with additional needs it is often more challenging because their social network is smaller. That is why projects like Gig Buddies are so important as my guest in this episode Carol Smail from Gig Buddies Sydney explains. Carol not only talks about the vision behind Gig Buddies but the role it plays in breaking down stereotypes about people with additional needs. Gig Buddies Sydney Find Your nearest Gig Buddies Start Your Own Gig Buddies Find out about the history of Gig Buddies - Episode 68 Stay Up Late

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