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.

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 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