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Lutheran Disability Services recently had the pleasure of celebrating a very special milestone with our client Alex, who turned 35 years old. This birthday is particularly significant, as Alex is believed to be the oldest known person living with CHOPS syndrome, an incredibly rare genetic condition. Reaching this milestone is a wonderful achievement and a… Continue reading Celebrating Alex’s Remarkable 35th Birthday

Lutheran Disability Services is proud to celebrate the creative talents of three of our clients, Jenni, Mark and Laura, who have entered their artwork in the L’Arche SALA Exhibition. The exhibition forms part of the South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival and showcases the art and stories of people with intellectual disabilities, providing an opportunity… Continue reading L’Arche SALA Exhibition

On Friday 25 July, Lutheran Disability Services proudly celebrated a significant milestone, our 40th Anniversary. The evening brought together current and former staff, clients and their families, current and former Board members, supporters and community partners to reflect on four decades of service, connection and inclusion. It was a wonderful opportunity to honour the people… Continue reading LDS 40th Birthday Celebration

Clients at LDS have been up to all sorts these past Summer months, going out for all the Mad March fun, soaking in the sunshine, keeping cool with indoor activities when the weather gets too hot, and seeing friendships continue to form across our community. Much like the rest of Adelaide, Fringe season is a… Continue reading Fringe Fun 2025

Greg, an LDS client from our northern region, went for a fantastic holiday away in January and told us all about his adventures in the sunny Queensland. With his external mentor Duane, Greg was supported on a holiday to the Gold Coast. Greg goes on a holiday every year (encouraged and supported by his family)… Continue reading Greg goes to the Gold Coast!

Chi Friendship Blossoms Back in September 2024, clients James and Nathan moved into a new home together in the north-eastern suburbs. Since then, it has been wonderful seeing their friendship with one another develop. They have spent time learning about each other and figuring out the best ways to communicate and support each other around… Continue reading Chi Friendship Blossoms

Recently, our CEO Michael and COO Vincent visited LDS clients who reside in the Barossa Valley, to catch up with clients and their families.RIV house welcomed them both to a Christmas afternoon tea. It was lovely having the families who were able to attend come together for some great food, laughs and to celebrate the… Continue reading Clients getting into the Christmas Spirit

Annual Client Christmas Party On December 7th, we held our Annual Christmas Party for clients, family members and staff. It was a wonderful evening seeing our LDS community gather to celebrate the year and Christmas festivities together. Those who played roles in the nativity play all did a fantastic job. Every year many of our… Continue reading Lutheran Disability Services Client Christmas Party 2024

Every November here at Lutheran Disability Services, we release our 2023/24 Annual Report to our community.

Birthdays at LDS are about so much more than just cake and candles – they’re about friendship, support, and the joy of coming together to make each day special! Our clients make every birthday unforgettable by showing up for one another, sharing laughter, and creating memories that last a lifetime.