Luke Priddis Foundation

What Luke Priddis Foundation does

The Luke Priddis Foundation is a Penrith, New South Wales-based non-profit organization founded in 2006 by Luke and Holly Priddis after their third child was diagnosed with Autism. Operating as Luke Priddis Foundation Ltd, the organization serves autistic children and adolescents aged 2-18, along with their families and carers, primarily in Western Sydney. Its clinical offering rests on three core therapy disciplines (Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Psychology) delivered through a multidisciplinary, neuroaffirming, strengths-based approach, supplemented by social skills groups (Silly Science, Lego Group, Future Ready), the evidence-based Westmead Feelings Program, and free parent workshops.

The foundation operates Western Sydney's first dedicated Centre for Autism, opened in March 2017 at Level 1, 496 High Street, Penrith, with therapy rooms, community spaces, and a state-of-the-art Sensory Room. Services are accessed through a referral-based intake process with an approximately 8-month waitlist, delivered in-clinic with some capacity for community, home, or school appointments. No app, software platform, or proprietary technology stack is disclosed; the offering is a people-intensive clinical service.

Revenue is generated from four streams: NDIS funding (Plan Managed, NDIA Managed, and Self Managed participants), Medicare rebates for eligible services, private payment by families, and tax-deductible public donations supporting therapy resources, subsidized services, and community programs. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is set at initial consultation. The foundation is governed by a board chaired by the co-founders, supported by professionals with finance, HR, and marketing backgrounds, and is funded in part through an annual Charity Golf Day and an Amazon Wishlist resource program.

Name

Luke Priddis Foundation

Legal name

Luke Priddis Foundation Ltd

Website

https://lukepriddisfoundation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Penrith-based non-profit operating Western Sydney's first Centre for Autism, delivering multidisciplinary Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Psychology services to autistic children and adolescents aged 2-18, funded via NDIS, Medicare, private pay, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autism Therapy and Disability Support Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism Early Intervention (Educational) (EDAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism & Neurodevelopmental Early Intervention Programs (EDACAFAF), Autism Communication Support (AAC, Pragmatics & Language) (EDAKAKAG), Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ), Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource) (EDAKAKAC)

Keywords

• Autism therapy services
• Pediatric occupational therapy
• Speech pathology services
• Disability support services
• Social skills programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Penrith

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. NDIS Funding: Reimbursement for disability supports and services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Accepts Plan Managed, NDIA Managed, and Self Managed NDIS participants.
2. Private Payment: Direct payment for services by families without NDIS funding, including Medicare rebates where applicable.
3. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from the public to support therapy resources, free or reduced-cost therapeutic services, community education, and awareness programs. Direct deposit available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Luke Priddis Foundation operates Western Sydney's first Centre for Autism in Penrith, NSW, delivering multidisciplinary therapy and support services for autistic children and adolescents aged 2-18. Core offerings include Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Psychology services, complemented by structured social skills groups, evidence-based programs such as the Westmead Feelings Program, free Parent Workshops, and community advocacy.

Product overview

Luke Priddis Foundation is a Penrith-based non-profit organization providing a multidisciplinary range of services for autistic children and adolescents aged 2-18. The organization operates the Centre for Autism as its primary facility, offering three core therapy services (Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Psychology Services), along with social skills groups (Silly Science, Lego Group, Future Ready), the Westmead Feelings Program, and parent workshops. Services are delivered through a neuroaffirming, person-centred approach and are accessible through NDIS funding, private payment, or Medicare rebates. A diagnosis is not required to access services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Occupational Therapy Individual occupational therapy services supporting children aged 2-18 to achieve independence at home, school, and community by addressing sensory processing difficulties, autism, and sensory-motor challenges through tailored programs.
• Speech Therapy Speech pathology services assessing, diagnosing, and providing therapy for communication skills and development, including language development, speech articulation, stuttering intervention, social communication, and alternative communication methods.
• Psychology Services Psychological assessment and evidence-based intervention services supporting individuals with thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, including emotional awareness, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and behaviours of concern.
• Westmead Feelings Program An evidence-based social and emotional learning program designed to help children understand their own feelings and the feelings of others, supporting emotional awareness, empathy, and social connections. Delivered in partnership with local Penrith schools and funded through the foundation's Charity Golf Day.
• Silly Science Group After-school group encouraging exploration and curiosity through hands-on experiments where participants learn about cause and effect, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Held Tuesdays 4pm-5pm.
• Lego Group After-school structured social program building with Lego based on themes, focusing on bigger builds with set briefs while allowing creative control. Held Wednesdays 4pm and 4:45pm.
• Future Ready Group After-school program covering different relationship types, friendship dynamics, body language, personal space, assertive communication, consent, and understanding social boundaries. Held Thursdays 4:30-5pm.
• Parent Workshops Free parent training workshops covering hot topics across various times in the year, providing resources and advice on strategies relating to issues that may concern parents of autistic children.
• Centre for Autism Multidisciplinary hub facility opened in March 2017 in Penrith, providing support, therapy, advocacy, and community programs including a state-of-the-art Sensory Room, parental respite, and integrated Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Psychology, and diagnostic services.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Amazon WishlistminorOthersThe foundation maintains an Amazon Wishlist where supporters can purchase gifts/items to support the clinic. This provides essential resources for therapy services and creates an accessible way for the community to contribute.
• Local Penrith SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local Penrith schools to deliver the Westmead Feelings Program, an evidence-based social and emotional learning program. Funded through the foundation's annual Charity Golf Day.
• National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA)coreOthersAs a registered NDIS provider, the foundation works with the NDIA and its Partners in the Community to deliver disability services. The NDIA determines eligibility and funding for participants.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Yellow Ladybugs: Australian non-profit supporting autistic girls, women, and gender-diverse individuals through community programs and events. Comparable to LPF in lived-experience-led mission and community-event delivery, but with a narrower demographic focus.
• Raising Children Network: Australian parenting information network with autism-specific content and resource directories. Tangentially comparable to LPF's parent-workshop and family-education offerings, though not a service-delivery peer.

Direct peers

• Therapy Pro: Allied health and disability therapy provider operating across Australia, serving NDIS participants with OT, speech, and psychology. Comparable in service mix and funding model to LPF, with broader geographic footprint.
• Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect): Australia's largest autism-specific service provider, delivering education, therapy, and early intervention across multiple states. Directly comparable to LPF in mission, multidisciplinary therapy model, and NDIS funding dependency, but at significantly greater scale.
• Concentric Healthcare: Allied health provider offering multidisciplinary therapy services including OT, speech pathology, and psychology to NDIS participants. Comparable to LPF in service mix, funding model, and paediatric autism focus.
• AEIOU Foundation: Non-profit delivering centre-based early intervention for children with autism across multiple Queensland and other Australian sites. Closely comparable to LPF's Centre for Autism model, age focus, and NDIS-aligned funding mix.
• Better Rehab: For-profit allied health provider offering occupational therapy, speech pathology, and psychology across Australia. Competes with LPF for the same NDIS-funded therapy clients, but with broader geographic reach and private-capital backing.
• Amaze (Autism Victoria): Victorian autism peak body providing information, advocacy, and support services to autistic individuals and families. Comparable to LPF in community-education, parent-support, and autism-specific mission, though primarily advocacy-focused.
• Everyday Independence: Allied health provider delivering occupational therapy, speech pathology, and psychology to NDIS participants across multiple Australian states. Directly competes with LPF on the same therapy disciplines and funding pathway.
• Real Therapy Solutions: Australian allied health provider focused on paediatrics, delivering OT, speech, and psychology under NDIS funding. Directly comparable to LPF in therapy disciplines, age focus (children), and funding reliance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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