Team Liberator

Nigel has over 30 years’ involvement in the disability sector, including almost a decade spent building up Access Cabs, the wheelchair accessible taxi service, in Adelaide. During that time, he worked with, & got to know, many people with significant impairments. In 1999 Nigel undertook a postgraduate qualification in Disability Studies at Flinders University under Professor Roy Brown. This served to increase his personal awareness of the vital issues faced daily by Liberator's customers. Prior to founding Liberator in 2007, Nigel invested seven years in successfully managing the Assistive Technology business unit at Novita Children's Services Incorporated.

Jeff is the salvation of many users, parents, teachers and therapists in the assistive technology field. Having looked after repairs & technical support for Novita Children's Services Incorporated for over five years he joined the Liberator team in September, 2008. Blessed with manual dexterity to supplement his Bachelor's degree in Information Science (University of Adelaide), Jeff is universally known as a classic "Mr Fix-it". He possesses deep knowledge of both AAC software systems & hardware equipment.

Leanna is a speech pathologist based in Sydney, working full time for Liberator. As a speech pathologist Leanna has supported people with complex communication needs, their families, teachers and therapists in Ireland, rural NSW, Sydney and Vietnam (Trinh Foundation). She is passionate about educating and supporting people to become confident & competent with AAC across all environments and activities. Leanna now focusses upon delivering Therapy Services for Liberator, along with clinical supervision & training.

Freya Allen is a Speech Pathologist based in Perth, working part time for Liberator.  Freya has worked in the disability sector in WA for over 7 years, with both adults and children with developmental disabilities.  Freya is also the younger sister of a MinSpeak user, so brings with her a long personal and professional history with complex communication, AAC and Liberator systems.  Freya has a passion for making a difference in the lives of those with complex communication needs and their families through education, inclusion and support.

Ash Colombini

(B.A. Speech Pathology)

Therapy Consultant

NEW SOUTH WALES 

Mob: 0406 380 905
Email: ash@liberator.net.au

Works - Monday to Friday

Ash is based in Sydney & works full-time for Liberator in tandem with Leanna Fox, delivering therapy services. She is a skilful clinician with a huge amount of experience in the field, having previously been a part of the Cerebral Palsy Alliance organisation. Ash is able to work very effectively in conjunction with other speech pathologists yet can also operate in a solo capacity. She brings a tremendous energy & focus to improving AAC competency for device users & is a welcome addition to Liberator’s elite team.