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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.” ^[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 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

^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-11-07. Retrieved 2010-11-04. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) “maximize the services and opportunities available to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families in the greater Sydney region.”
^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-09-27. Retrieved 2010-11-05. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) "The Luke Priddis Foundation... established in 2006 after his son Cooper was diagnosed with severe Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)."
^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-11-07. Retrieved 2010-11-04. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)"Through searching for appropriate intervention programs, it was found that there was a lack of services in the Western Sydney area."
^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-09-27. Retrieved 2010-11-05. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)"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] "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-11-07. Retrieved 2010-11-04. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) “maximize the services and opportunities available to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families in the greater Sydney region.”

[LPFreason-2] "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-09-27. Retrieved 2010-11-05. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) "The Luke Priddis Foundation... established in 2006 after his son Cooper was diagnosed with severe Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)."

[LPFissue-3] "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-11-07. Retrieved 2010-11-04. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)"Through searching for appropriate intervention programs, it was found that there was a lack of services in the Western Sydney area."

[LPFactivies-4] "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-09-27. Retrieved 2010-11-05. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)"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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-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.” <ref name="LPFgoal">[http://www.lukepriddisfoundation.com/index.cfm/page/101] “maximize the services and opportunities available to children with [[Autism Spectrum Disorder]] (ASD) and their families in the greater [[Sydney]] region.”</ref>
+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.” <ref name="LPFgoal">{{cite web |url=http://www.lukepriddisfoundation.com/index.cfm/page/101 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-11-04 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101107005251/http://www.lukepriddisfoundation.com/index.cfm/page/101 |archivedate=2010-11-07 |df= }} “maximize the services and opportunities available to children with [[Autism Spectrum Disorder]] (ASD) and their families in the greater [[Sydney]] region.”</ref>
 == History ==
-The LPF was founded in 2006 after Luke’s son, Cooper, was diagnosed with ASD.<ref name="LPFreason">[http://www.dragons.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=29796] "The Luke Priddis Foundation... established in 2006 after his son Cooper was diagnosed with severe Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)."</ref> When Luke and his wife, Holly, noticed the lack of services in the western [[Sydney]] region,<ref name="LPFissue">[http://www.lukepriddisfoundation.com/index.cfm/page/101]"Through searching for appropriate intervention programs, it was found that there was a lack of services in the Western Sydney area."</ref> they started the LPF to support the current services and to begin their own.
+The LPF was founded in 2006 after Luke’s son, Cooper, was diagnosed with ASD.<ref name="LPFreason">{{cite web |url=http://www.dragons.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=29796 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-11-05 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927212138/http://www.dragons.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=29796 |archivedate=2011-09-27 |df= }} "The Luke Priddis Foundation... established in 2006 after his son Cooper was diagnosed with severe Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)."</ref> When Luke and his wife, Holly, noticed the lack of services in the western [[Sydney]] region,<ref name="LPFissue">{{cite web |url=http://www.lukepriddisfoundation.com/index.cfm/page/101 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-11-04 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101107005251/http://www.lukepriddisfoundation.com/index.cfm/page/101 |archivedate=2010-11-07 |df= }}"Through searching for appropriate intervention programs, it was found that there was a lack of services in the Western Sydney area."</ref> 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:<ref name="LPFactivies">[http://www.dragons.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=29796]"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."</ref>
+The LPF is currently involved in:<ref name="LPFactivies">{{cite web |url=http://www.dragons.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=29796 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-11-05 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927212138/http://www.dragons.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=29796 |archivedate=2011-09-27 |df= }}"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."</ref>
 * 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.