Ability to Achieve Expands to 90+ Staff, Strengthening NDIS Supported Independent Living in Sydney

Ability to Achieve Pty Limited, a registered NDIS provider based in Sydney, has expanded its team to more than 90 staff members since its founding in 2018. The organisation, which specialises in NDIS Supported Independent Living (SIL) services, has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, person-centred support to participants across the city.

Founded by Deb Merhi, Ability to Achieve began after she identified gaps in the disability support sector, where services often felt transactional rather than focused on building independence. Merhi's vision was to create a provider that prioritises participant goals and aspirations. From the outset, every decision — from hiring to service design — was guided by the principle of putting participants first.

The organisation's deliberate growth strategy has ensured that quality of care remains uncompromised. With over 90 staff, including support workers, coordinators, and allied health professionals, Ability to Achieve delivers personalised SIL services that help participants live as independently as possible. The SIL NDIS model offered by the provider is not one-size-fits-all; instead, it involves close collaboration with participants, families, and support coordinators to develop tailored living arrangements and support plans.

Ability to Achieve's SIL services cover a broad range of needs, including personal care, meal preparation, household tasks, medication management, and community access. The focus is on building skills and confidence, with support workers trained to encourage participants to develop their own capabilities over time. The goal is greater independence, not permanent reliance on support.

The organisation's approach to SIL accommodation also prioritises creating a home environment where participants feel safe, valued, and in control. Shared living arrangements are matched thoughtfully, considering compatibility between housemates and the physical attributes of the property.

For Deb Merhi, the growth from a start-up to a team of over 90 staff is about impact. Each additional staff member enables more participants and families to receive high-quality, person-centred care. The provider's registered NDIS status reflects its commitment to operating at the highest standard, including compliance with the NDIS Practice Standards and regular audits.

Support coordinators across Sydney have come to rely on Ability to Achieve as a trustworthy provider due to its transparency, responsiveness, and consistent service quality. Families also report reassurance knowing their loved ones are supported by a team that understands the responsibility involved.

As the demand for NDIS supported independent living in Sydney grows, Ability to Achieve is well positioned to meet that need while maintaining its core values. For more information, visit https://abilitytoachieve.com.au.