Deborah Toffolo and Sharee Lussick are co-directors of ACCESS Brain Injury Services. ACCESS is the culmination of their extensive experience in clinical practice, research and project management. ACCESS can provide the multi-disciplinary skills required for a comprehensive program or project. Our staff include  experienced professionals in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation Counselling, Social Work & Speech Pathology. 

Deborah Toffolo graduated from Sydney University in 1985 with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology). She has worked in the brain injury field throughout her career in both hospital and community-based settings. Her positions have included speech pathologist, Hurstville Acquired Brain Impairment Team, Commonwealth Rehabilitation Service; Clinical Educator, St Vincent's Hospital; and Research Officer at Balmain Hospital. She has skills in assessment and treatment of cognitive communication disorders, memory retraining, vocational rehabilitation, case management, research, publication and professional education. 

Deborah's innovative approach has led to the development a range of resources and programs for client's with acquired brain injury including the "Memory Group Program" (CRS, 1990), a video "Helping People With Memory Problems" and national training workshops on this topic. She co-authored the "Diary and Organisation Group Program" (CRS 1993) designed for clients with moderate to severe memory disorders. She has developed educational programs for clients and their families as well as professionals working in the field. Deborah's involvement in the field is reflected by a broad range of presentations at professional conferences including the Australian Association of Speech and Hearing National Conferences (1988, 1991, 1994, 1995), CRS National Rehabilitation Conferences (1992, 1993), the Australian Society for Rehabilitation Counsellors Conference (1992), the Australian Society for the Study of Brain Impairment Annual Conference (1989) and the Recovery from Brain Injury National Conference (1989). She is a member of the Australian Association of Speech and Hearing and the Australian Society for the Study of Brain Impairment. In 1998, Deborah completed a Research Masters Degree at the University of Sydney in Communication Sciences and Disorders. 

Sharee Lussick graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Social Work in 1988 and a Master of Social Work in 1993. Through positions at Hurstville Acquired Brain Injury Team, Commonwealth Rehabilitation Service as well as community agencies, support groups and within the hospital setting, she has developed expertise in the field of acquired brain injury. Sharee has recognised skills in psychosocial assessment, counselling of people with brain injury and their families, case management and vocational rehabilitation after brain injury. She has been responsible for the development and facilitation of educational and therapeutic group programs on topics including stress management, rights and advocacy skills and self-esteem. Sharee co-authored the Anger Management Manual (CRS 1995) designed for people with mild to moderate anger management problems following brain injury. She maintains a keen interest in this area and it remains the focus of much of her counselling work. Sharee also conducted General Awareness of Brain Injury training sessions for the Brain Injury Association of NSW and is a member of the Australian Association of Social Workers.