Ability to Achieve Pty Limited, a registered NDIS provider based in Sydney, has grown from a solo founder's vision in 2018 to a team of more than 90 staff members, delivering high-quality Supported Independent Living (SIL) services to participants across the city. The organisation's deliberate growth reflects a commitment to person-centred care, with founder Deb Merhi ensuring that scaling up did not compromise service quality.
Deb Merhi founded Ability to Achieve after identifying gaps in the disability support sector, where many NDIS participants received transactional support rather than services tailored to their individual goals. Since its establishment, the organisation has focused on putting participants first, a principle that guided hiring and service design from the outset.
At the core of Ability to Achieve's offerings is its NDIS Supported Independent Living program, designed to help participants requiring assistance with daily tasks live as independently as possible. The organisation's SIL NDIS services cover personal care, meal preparation, household tasks, medication management, and community access, with an emphasis on building skills and confidence rather than fostering dependency.
Ability to Achieve's approach to ndis supported independent living is not one-size-fits-all; each participant's support plan is developed collaboratively with them, their families, and support coordinators. This tailored method has made the organisation a trusted name in disability support Sydney, with support coordinators confidently recommending it for its transparency and consistent quality.
The organisation also carefully matches participants in shared SIL accommodation, ensuring living arrangements feel like home and consider compatibility between housemates. For Deb Merhi, the growth to over 90 staff is about impact—reaching more participants and families with genuinely person-centred care.
As a registered NDIS provider, Ability to Achieve complies with the NDIS Practice Standards, undergoing regular audits to maintain high accountability. With the demand for quality disability support rising in Sydney, the organisation is well-positioned to meet needs while upholding the values that defined its founding.
