Our Team
AUTISM ADVISORY AND SUPPORT SERVICE
Our team of dedicated professionals use an evidence based, collaborative and holistic approach to service delivery. We work in partnership with individuals with autism, their families and carers, to evaluate, plan and implement appropriate services to support and deliver positive outcomes.
Management
Grace Fava OAM
CLO, JP - Founder & Chief executive Officer
Certificate IV Frontline Management, Adjunct Fellow Faculty of Health Sciences at Western Sydney University
Stephanie Cusack
Chief Financial
Officer
Stephanie worked as a Chartered Accountant in public practice and commercial business for over a decade
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Hamdia Khan
People & Culture Manager
Hamdia has over fourteen years of experience working as a HR professional within the not-for-profit, commercial and government sectors
Administration
Merissa Sadler
Resource Store Coordinator
Merissa has experience in education as well as retail but it wasn’t until her son was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum DisorderÂ
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Lisa Campbell
Project Officer
Lisa has over 20 years’ experience working in Child and Family Services
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Vicky Guilfoyle
Chartered Accountant
Vicky has worked as a Chartered Accountant in public practice for over 20 years. In December 2016 she decided to make the leap to not for profit and volunteering.
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Silvia Quijano de Flores
Opportunity Shop Coordinator
Silvia works as the Shop Coordinator at our Somewhere Nice Opportunity Shop and Café. Silvia brings a wealth of knowledge and experience working and volunteering within the health sector. Silvia has been a member of the AASS volunteer family since 2016. She has a passion for helping others and serving the community.
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Kylie Mackender
Administration Officer
Kylie brings over 10 years of experience in administrative roles across a range of sectors. Her strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and approachable nature make her an invaluable part of the team
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David Waters
Inclusive Employment Pathways Program Manager
Dave is an accomplished leader with over 20 years of combined experience across disability services, employment programs, and veteran support, both in Australia and the United Kingdom. With a strong background as a National Program Manager and Operations Manager
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SUPPORT
Melissa Sedrak
Support Coordinator
Melissa is one of our Support Coordinators. She loves the Community Services sector and has been a part of the sector for over 12 years.
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Myrna Dominguez
Clinical Team Leader Family Support Coordinator
Myrna has worked with children and families for over 20 years…Â
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Lina Nashmi
Support Group Coordinator
Lina coordinates the support groups for AASS consisting of the Arabic Support Group and the Carers Support Groups.Â
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Dazley Narayan
Support Coordinator
I have recently joined AASS as a support coordinator to combine my passion to help together with my allied health background
Shekiba Taheri
Support Coordinator
With over two years of experience as a NDIS Support Coordinator, Shekiba is committed to helping participants understand and make the most of their NDIS plans.Â
Kuzey Dergahi
Support Coordinator
As a member of the AASS Support Coordination team, Kuzey combines his passion in helping people and communities within his experience
PSYCHOLOGY
Steve Kenny
Psychologist
Steve has worked for AASS since 2016, helping young ASD clients and their families navigate challenges they face
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Geoffery Chen
Psychologist
Geoff also provides psychological intervention using cognitive-behavioural, acceptance and commitment, dialectical behaviour, motivational and narrative approaches.
Lovan Zandy
Psychologist
De Lovan is a dedicated AHPRA registered psychologist with years of experience working with individuals across the lifespan through psychological intervention and behaviour therapy
Alysa Soman
Psychologist
Alysa is a passionate AHPRA registered Psychologist with extensive experience supporting individuals facing complex mental health challenges. She specialises in comprehensive psychological assessments
Fredric Fernando
Psychologist
Fredric is a registered Psychologist with extensive clinical experience, committed to providing high-quality mental health services
SPEECH
Thanh Nguyen
Senior Speech Pathologist
Thanh is our Clinical Team Leader and Senior Speech Pathologist who has a passion for working with clients with additional needs and their families
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Angela De Silva
Speech Pathologist
Angela is a highly experienced Senior Speech Pathologist with almost 25 years’ experience supporting children, young people and adults with additional needs and their families.Â
Susan Aung
Speech Pathologist
Susan is a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist who is passionate about supporting families across the lifespan. She focuses on a family-centered and strength-based approach
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Kim Truong
Speech
Pathologist
Kim graduated in 2011 and has a special interest in working with children with additional needs.Â
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Occupational Therapy
Nichole Vella
Occupational Therapist
Nichole is a dedicated paediatric Occupational Therapist with a passion for supporting children and families in a holistic, neuro-affirming and relationship-based approach
Nick King
Occupational Therapist
Nick earned his Honours Degree from Cardiff University in the United Kingdom and developed his practice in the NHS with experience in general medicine
MUSIC & ART THERAPY
Matthew Breaden
Music Therapist
Matthew is a Registered Music Therapist with the Australian Music Therapy Association.Â
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Pamela Fisher
Music Therapist
Pamela Fisher is a practiced and qualified therapist with extensive experience and successful track record of achieving positive results through treating both adults and children using structured and improvised music
Habib
Zeitouneh
Art Therapist
Habib works with the AASS team as a registered Art Therapist and a Young Adult Social Group Coordinator Read More
SOCIAL GROUPS
Ben Warner
Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) Group Coordinator
Ben’s lifelong interest in games and social activity and recent entry into education work allows young people to explore in a safe and supportive environment.
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