Ability to Achieve Pty Limited, a registered NDIS provider based in Sydney, has expanded its team to more than 90 staff members, delivering high-quality Supported Independent Living (SIL) services to participants across the city. Founded in 2018 by Deb Merhi, the organisation has built a reputation for person-centred care that prioritises individual goals and independence.
Deb Merhi established Ability to Achieve after observing gaps in the disability support sector, where services often felt transactional rather than focused on building real independence. Determined to create a better approach, she launched the registered NDIS provider with a philosophy of putting the participant first. From hiring practices to service design, every decision has been guided by that principle.
The organisation's growth has been deliberate, avoiding rapid scaling that could compromise care quality. By carefully recruiting support workers, coordinators, and allied health professionals who share a commitment to participant dignity and empowerment, Ability to Achieve has maintained personalised services as it expanded. Today, with over 90 staff, the organisation delivers NDIS SIL programs that help participants live as independently as possible, whether in their own homes or shared accommodation.
At the core of Ability to Achieve's offerings is its NDIS supported independent living model, which is not one-size-fits-all. Each participant is treated as an individual with unique needs and aspirations. The organisation works closely with participants, families, and support coordinators to develop living arrangements and support plans that reflect each person's goals. This collaborative approach has made Ability to Achieve a trusted name in disability support Sydney.
Support coordinators increasingly rely on Ability to Achieve for its transparency, responsiveness, and consistent service quality. Families report reassurance knowing their loved ones are supported by a team that understands the responsibility it carries. The SIL NDIS services cover a broad range of needs, including personal care, meal preparation, household tasks, medication management, and community access. The focus is always on building skills and confidence rather than creating dependency.
This philosophy extends to SIL accommodation, where every living arrangement is designed to feel like a home where participants feel safe, valued, and in control. Shared living arrangements are matched thoughtfully, considering compatibility between housemates as carefully as property attributes. For Deb Merhi, the growth from start-up to over 90 staff has always been about impact—each additional staff member means more participants reached and more families supported.
Ability to Achieve's registered NDIS provider status reflects its commitment to high standards, including compliance with NDIS Practice Standards, regular audits, and robust governance frameworks. For participants and families, choosing a registered provider offers assurance of quality and accountability. As the disability support sector in Sydney evolves with NDIS changes and increasing participant numbers, Ability to Achieve positions itself as a genuine partner in participants' lives, investing in staff development and continuous improvement.
The organisation's founding story—a professional who identified a problem and built a solution—resonates in the sector. However, what sets Ability to Achieve apart is the consistency of its values as it has grown. That consistency is noticed by participants, families, and support coordinators alike. With demand for quality NDIS supported independent living in Sydney rising, Ability to Achieve is well placed to meet that demand by maintaining the standards that have defined it from the outset.
