Ability to Achieve

About Us

Hi I'm Deb, the founder of
Ability to Achieve. 

Ability to Achieve was founded from a personal understanding of the difference that the right support, guidance, and environment can make in someone’s life. Those experiences inspired a vision to create a place where individuals and families feel supported, valued, and empowered. Today, Ability to Achieve is dedicated to helping people build life skills, achieve their goals, and stay on a positive path toward independence and wellbeing.

Ability to Achieve is
more than just a service
provider;

It’s a community where people genuinely care for one another. We call ourselves the A2A family because we believe in supporting each other like family, with a shared commitment to seeing each person succeed.

Since our founding in 2018, Ability to Achieve has been built on a commitment to exceptional care and a belief that everyone deserves the right support to thrive. What began as a small service has grown into a trusted organisation supporting more than 180 clients and employing over 90 staff across NSW, Queensland, and the ACT.

Ability To Achieve | Service Provider

Throughout our
expansion, we've stayed
true to our roots

Adapting to meet the needs of those we serve while maintaining the close-knit, community-driven approach that defines us. This commitment to empowering lives has earned us recognition, including the Community Services Award in 2021 and the Business Person of the Year Award in 2022.

Our success isn’t just about numbers; it’s about the lasting positive impact we’ve made in individuals’ lives and the communities we serve. Guided by our mission “To empower every journey, unleash every ability, and celebrate every achievement,”

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meet the a+ team

Deb

Deb Merhi

Managing Director

Michael Jones, CEO, Ability to Achieve

Michael Jones

Chief Executive Officer

Harry

Harry Agha

Clinic Practice Manager

Jen

Jennifer Peakman

HR Coordinator

Evana

Evana Brown

Finance Lead

Sandy

Sandy Chhetri

Compliance & Regulatory Officer

Rowe

Rowesai De Klerk

Behavioural Support Lead

Sam OT

Samuel Tai

Occupational Therapist Lead

Tiff

Tiffany Goring

Senior Speech Therapist Lead

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Roxanne Danseco

Client Services Lead

Cindy

Cindy Linch

Accommodation Team Leader

Sam BSP

Samuel Boatswain

2IC - Behaviour Support Practitioner