[1] The not-for-profit organisation offers support and opportunity to approximately 1,750 South Australians with disability in the areas of accommodation (at its Brighton neighbourhood and in the community), supported employment, lifestyle services and respite.

Minda has office locations in the suburb of Brighton, in Reynella, Ottoway and Mount Gambier.

The organisation was originally formed to provide support and lodging for children with intellectual disabilities.

Prior to 1898, children with intellectual disabilities were housed along with adults in the lunatic asylum at Parkside.

After lobbying by concerned citizens, notably George Ash M.P., the government promised £500 towards a better quality institution specifically for children, provided that a similar amount was raised from donations.