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LDS is not just a service provider; we believe in our clients, and we care about them.

At Lutheran Disability Services Australia, we’re inspired by the power of Christian community and the resilience of the people we support.

Our journey began in 1986, when a group of families came together to create a loving home for five individuals with disabilities...

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OUR

MISSION

To include people with disabilities in Christian community

Our Values

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  • Unconditionally living and accepting of all people
  • Committed to mentor, support and encourage all in their faith journey
  • People that recognize that everyone is individually gifted by God
  • Expressing love while serving in any capacity
  • Listening, respecting and encouraging individuals to be the best that they can be
  • Providing people opportunities to express themselves and pursue their personal goals through person centred practice
  • Supporting individuals to find creative ways for community inclusion
  • Educating and advocating for personal choices and desires
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  • Striving to go above and beyond in offering a dignified and respectful service
  • Providing high quality support through teamwork and effective collaboration
  • Continuity evaluating our services and seeking feedback
  • Demonstrating an innovative and professional service.
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  • An awesome team that believes fun should be part of everything we do
  • People who make work fun, fulfilling and exciting

Our values

Faith

  • Unconditionally loving and accepting of all people
  • Committed to mentor, support and encourage all in their faith journey
  • People that recognise that everyone is individually gifted by God
  • Expressing love while serving in any capacity

Empowerment

  • Listening, respecting and encouraging individuals to be the best that they can be
  • Providing people opportunities to express themselves and pursue their personal goals through person centred practice
  • Supporting individuals to find creative ways for community inclusion
  • Educating and advocating for personal choices and desires

Excellence

  • Striving to go above and beyond in offering a dignified and respectful service
  • Providing high quality support through teamwork and effective collaboration
  • Continually evaluating our services and seeking feedback
  • Demonstrating an innovative and professional service

Fun

  • An awesome team that believes fun should be part of everything we do
  • People who make work fun, fulfilling and exciting

Our clients

Christina

Christina, an LDS client

Christina

Christina has a wonderful smile and a large laugh. She loves to dance and she becomes quite the mover whenever a song from her beloved Elvis comes on.

Bruce

Bruce, an LDS client

Bruce

If you’ve met Bruce, you’ll know he loves his sports! You’ll find him barracking on his favourite footy team the Hawthorn Hawks, and playing backyard cricket or shooting hoops with his neighbours. If you get the chance, he’ll show you his many medals he has collected over the years from swimming, athletics, and various other sporting achievements such as the Special Olympics!

Alex

Alex, an LDS client

Alex

Alex is very sociable and loves being around people. Music and dancing are a big part of life, and Alex especially enjoys heading along to Club Cool at the Governor Hindmarsh to soak up the atmosphere, move to the music, and connect with friends.

Tracey

Tracey, an LDS client

Tracey

Tracey is passionate about her garden and puts a lot of time, hard work and love into ensuring it produces the highest quality vegetables and fruits. She also enjoys cooking with her support worker Katrina.
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Building Stronger Communities Together

At Lutheran Disability Services, we believe everyone deserves to be part of a vibrant community. We empower individuals, foster connections, and strive for continuous improvement. Your voice matters — we regularly seek your feedback to ensure our services meet your needs and exceed your expectations.

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Leadership

Sue Raw

Sue Raw

Chief Executive Officer

Sue Raw

Chief Executive Officer

Sue is an experienced CEO, Executive and Non-Executive Director who specialises in leading the development of strategy, operations, projects and sustainability. Previously the CEO of Baptist Care SA and many other CFO and Non-Executive director roles, Sue is a seasoned executive leader with extensive experience across corporate and not-for-profit sectors including community services.

With her qualifications as a GAICD and Chartered Accountant, she has played a key role in governing and setting strategic direction, overseeing performance and ensuring accountability to stakeholders.

Sue’s strong leadership capabilities and high level communication and interpersonal skills have enabled her to build and nurture strong collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, develop high performing teams and effectively empower, motivate and engage team members to deliver the mission of the organisation.

Sue has strong commercial acumen and technical expertise, and a proven record of delivering on strategic priorities. Sue’s personal values align well with LDS and she is passionate about ensuring clients have opportunity to be connected with community, learn new skills, increase independence and access accommodation to lead fulfilling lives. She is excited to be connecting with staff, clients, supporters and other key stakeholders to listen and learn from their experiences and aspirations.
Carla Pantelis

Carla Pantelis

General Manager, People, Quality and Development

Carla Pantelis

General Manager, People, Quality and Development

An accomplished HR generalist with over a decade of experience, Carla excels in designing and delivering strategic initiatives that support organisational vision and values while embedding a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, diversity and inclusion.

As the leader of the People, Quality and Development portfolio at LDS, Carla guides strategic workforce planning, organisational development, safeguarding, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with leaders and teams across the organisation, Carla helps shape a high-performing, inclusive and values-driven workforce where culture, capability and performance come together to create meaningful impact.

Known for a collaborative style, authentic leadership and a people-centred approach, Carla is dedicated to creating workplaces where everyone feels safe to contribute, innovate and grow. Passionate about empowering people, enhancing capability and fostering positive workplace environments, Carla is committed to ensuring individuals feel celebrated, supported, valued and able to thrive.
Dimitri Matsouliadis

Dimitri Matsouliadis

Chief Financial Officer

Dimitri Matsouliadis

Chief Financial Officer

Dimitri is an experienced finance executive and Chartered Accountant with a strong background in not-for-profit and NDIS-funded organisations. He has extensive expertise in financial strategy, governance, organisational sustainability, and performance improvement, with a track record of strengthening financial capability, supporting sustainable growth, and driving organisational success.

With a practical and commercially focused approach, Dimitri leads the organisation's financial strategy, governance, and performance framework. He works closely with the Board and executive team to ensure financial sustainability, manage risk, support strategic growth, and provide clear financial insights that enable the organisation to maximise its impact for the communities it serves.
Coralee Sheldon

Coralee Sheldon

General Manager Service Delivery

Coralee Sheldon

General Manager Service Delivery

Coralee is an experienced executive leader with more than 35 years in community services and over 20 years in leadership roles. She has extensive expertise in strategic and operational service delivery, quality and safeguarding, organisational transformation, workforce development, and financial management.

Passionate about person-centred practice and inclusion, Coralee leads with a coaching approach that empowers teams, strengthens partnerships, and drives continuous improvement. She is committed to delivering high-quality supports that achieve meaningful outcomes for participants, families, and communities.

Board

Lucinda Osborne

Lucinda Osborne

Board Chair

Lucinda Osborne

Board Chair

Lucinda is an experienced governance, risk, and financial services (insurance) professional with a diverse background across not‑for‑profit, government, and corporate sectors. She holds qualifications in governance, risk management, insurance, and business management, and brings strong capability in project coordination, compliance, and stakeholder engagement. Lucinda has held roles including Program Risk Officer at BAE Systems Australia and Insurance & Risk Manager for the Lutheran Church of Australia, where she led the development and oversight of organisation‑wide risk and insurance frameworks. Her career also spans senior roles in operations, administration, IT coordination, compliance, and executive support, giving her a broad and practical understanding of organisational systems and governance. 
John Inglis

John Inglis

Board Member

John Inglis

Board Member

John is a highly experienced disability sector leader with more than 45 years of frontline, management, and governance expertise. A Registered Nurse specialising in mental disabilities, John holds an RMDN qualification and a Diploma in Disabilities, supported by further training in pharmacology, behaviour support, person‑centred practice, and risk management. He has strengthened his leadership through AICD and CBB governance programs and has served on the Boards of DACSSA, Our Voice SA, Purple Orange, and Flinders University’s Our Voice SA advisory group. 
Megan Mcnaughton

Megan McNaughton

Board Member

Megan McNaughton

Board Member

Megan is an experienced senior manager with a strong background in disability, health, and aged‑care services. She holds a Bachelor of Business Management and has led complex operational environments across government, not‑for‑profit, and large service organisations. Megan has held senior leadership roles at Baptist Care SA, Bupa Villages & Aged Care, and the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, driving service quality, stakeholder engagement, financial performance, and organisational culture. 
Scott Ross

Scott Ross

Board Member

Scott Ross

Board Member

Scott is an experienced executive and banking professional with more than 25 years across financial services, retail, real estate, legal and tertiary education sectors. He has a strong track record in leading customer‑focused teams, delivering strategic change and improving operational performance. He holds degrees in Management (Accounting), Business (Banking and Finance), and a Master of General Management, and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Scott is a Director of Tatachilla Lutheran College and serves as an independent member of the Operation Flinders Board Audit and Risk subcommittee. 
Krystal Matthews

Krystal Matthews

Board Member

Krystal Matthews

Board Member

Krystal is an experienced social policy and housing professional with more than 15 years' experience across the disability, housing, homelessness, and domestic violence sectors. She brings extensive expertise in disability inclusion, housing systems, stakeholder engagement, and cross-sector collaboration, with a strong focus on improving outcomes for people with disability and other vulnerable communities. As Vice President (South Australia) for Physical Disability Australia and founder of Roundtable Conversations, Krystal works closely with people with lived experience, community organisations, housing providers, and government agencies to develop practical solutions to complex sector challenges.
Eshani Obadage

Eshani Obadage

Board Member

Eshani Obadage

Board Member

Eshani is an accomplished finance and governance leader with more than 18 years' experience across financial services, banking, and not-for-profit organisations. A Fellow CPA, MBA graduate and Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, she brings extensive expertise in financial stewardship, audit and risk, compliance, governance, and strategic oversight. Eshani currently serves as Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee for the Archdiocese of Adelaide and holds several governance appointments across faith-based organisations. Throughout her executive career, including senior finance leadership and Chief Financial Officer roles, she has partnered closely with boards and executive teams to strengthen financial sustainability, risk management, and organisational performance.
Lee Nettelbeck

Lee Nettelbeck

Board Member

Lee Nettelbeck

Board Member

Lee is an experienced business leader with a diverse career spanning hospitality, business management, education, retirement living, consulting, and community service. With extensive leadership experience across operational management, strategic planning, governance, human resources, and stakeholder engagement, he has built a strong reputation for fostering collaborative cultures and delivering sustainable organisational outcomes. Throughout his career, Lee has held senior leadership roles including General Manager, Operations Manager, Business Development Manager, Lecturer, and Business Consultant.
Scott Denny

Scott Denny

Board Member

Scott Denny

Board Member

Scott is an accomplished executive leader with more than 30 years' experience in strategic leadership, governance, risk management, emergency management, and organisational transformation across law enforcement and public service. Throughout his career with South Australia Police and the Australian Defence Force, he has led large, complex operations, managed significant budgets and resources, and collaborated extensively with government, community, and industry stakeholders.

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FAQs

What is Lutheran Disability Services (LDS)?

LDS is a not-for-profit registered NDIS provider that supports people with disability to live fulfilling, independent lives through accommodation, community participation, behaviour support, and personalised services.

LDS was founded in 1986 when a group of families came together to create a loving home for five people with disability. Since then, the organisation has grown to support more than 80 individuals across South Australia.

LDS combines person-centred support with strong Christian values, focusing on empowerment, inclusion, dignity, respect, and meaningful community connections.

No. LDS welcomes people from all backgrounds, beliefs, and faith traditions. Our Christian values guide how we support people, but our services are available to anyone who meets the relevant eligibility requirements.

LDS offers Supported Independent Living (SIL), Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), community participation programs, behaviour support, and in-home supports tailored to individual goals and needs.

We work alongside each person, their family, and their support network to create personalised supports that build skills, confidence, choice, and opportunities for greater independence.

LDS values partnership and regularly works with families, advocates, guardians, and nominees to ensure supports reflect each person’s goals, preferences, and needs.

Our work is guided by four key values: Faith, Empowerment, Excellence, and Fun. These values shape how we support clients, collaborate with families, and build community.

We support individuals to participate in community life, build relationships, pursue personal interests, attend activities, and find creative opportunities for inclusion and belonging.

Our Location

PAYNEHAM OFFICE

Lutheran Disability Services

Wellington Centre
2 Portrush Road, Payneham SA

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