Luke Priddis Foundation

The Luke Priddis Foundation (LPF) is a charitable organisation established, in 2006, by rugby league player Luke Priddis, to help "maximise the services and opportunities available to Autistic and special needs children" and their families in the greater Sydney region.^[1]

History

The LPF was founded in 2006 after Luke's son, Cooper, was diagnosed with ASD.^[2] When Luke and his wife, Holly, noticed the lack of services in the western Sydney region,^[3] 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:^[4]

ASD related workshops
Forums and seminars, for both laypersons and professionals
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 providers

References

^ "Luke Priddis Foundation - About Us". Archived from the original on 7 November 2010. Retrieved 4 November 2010.
^ "LUKE PRIDDIS ANNOUNCES HIS RETIREMENT - St.George Illawarra Dragons". Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 5 November 2010. "The Luke Priddis Foundation... established in 2006 after his son Cooper was diagnosed with severe autism spectrum disorder (ASD)."
^ "Luke Priddis Foundation - About Us". Archived from the original on 7 November 2010. Retrieved 4 November 2010."Through searching for appropriate intervention programs, it was found that there was a lack of services in the Western Sydney area."
^ "LUKE PRIDDIS ANNOUNCES HIS RETIREMENT - St.George Illawarra Dragons". Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 5 November 2010."The Luke Priddis Foundation is also at an exciting stage. As well as the educational seminars that we are already providing, we are also in the process of rolling out a network of ASD specific Play Groups and planned support groups,” Priddis added. “We are also looking to implement other programs and services we have in the pipeline when funding becomes available."

External links

Luke Priddis Foundation website

[LPFgoal-1] "Luke Priddis Foundation - About Us". Archived from the original on 7 November 2010. Retrieved 4 November 2010.

[LPFreason-2] "LUKE PRIDDIS ANNOUNCES HIS RETIREMENT - St.George Illawarra Dragons". Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 5 November 2010. "The Luke Priddis Foundation... established in 2006 after his son Cooper was diagnosed with severe autism spectrum disorder (ASD)."

[LPFissue-3] "Luke Priddis Foundation - About Us". Archived from the original on 7 November 2010. Retrieved 4 November 2010."Through searching for appropriate intervention programs, it was found that there was a lack of services in the Western Sydney area."

[LPFactivies-4] "LUKE PRIDDIS ANNOUNCES HIS RETIREMENT - St.George Illawarra Dragons". Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 5 November 2010."The Luke Priddis Foundation is also at an exciting stage. As well as the educational seminars that we are already providing, we are also in the process of rolling out a network of ASD specific Play Groups and planned support groups,” Priddis added. “We are also looking to implement other programs and services we have in the pipeline when funding becomes available."

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