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Luke Priddis Foundation

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The Luke Priddis Foundation (LPF), established in 2006 by rugby league player Luke Priddis, is a charitable organisation with the aim to “maximise the services and opportunities available to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families in the greater Sydney region.”

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History

The LPF was founded in 2006 after Luke’s son, Cooper, was diagnosed with ASD. When Luke and his wife, Holly, noticed the lack of services in the western Sydney region, they started the LPF to support the current services and to begin their own. To finance these actions, the LPF hosts various community functions, receives sponsorship, and accepts donations.

Activities

The LPF is currently involved in:

  • ASD related workshops.
  • Forums and seminars, for parents and carers of children with ASD, and professionals, such as teachers and doctors, who work with children with ASD on a regular basis.
  • PlayConnect and Mytime Playgroups for children with ASD and ASD like symptoms.
  • ASD awareness events, including the annual ‘Walk for Autism’.
  • Lobbying the Australian Government for increased support for families with children with ASD.
  • Supporting ASD early intervention suppliers.

    • References

    Luke Priddis Foundation Wikipedia
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