The new NDIS PACE initiative introduces significant changes to support types and categories, enhancing flexibility for participants in budget usage without the necessity for service bookings. Support types will increase from three to four and the number of support categories will expand from 15 to 21, with some existing categories renamed and new ones added. Bridge 2 Disability Care is prepared to assist clients in navigating these changes as the new system is implemented.

1. New NDIS PACE System: Navigating
Support Type and Category Changes
In the previous blog, we delved into the new NDIS PACE initiative designed to
enhance connections between participants and the NDIS. For more details, you
can check out our blog.
In this article, we take a deep dive into the new PACE categories changes:
Changes to NDIS Support Types and Support Categories –
More plan flexibility for participants:
With budgets specified at this level as a total dollar figure, rather than detailed
line-by-line costs, participants will have more flexibility in how they use their
total budget.
NDIS plans developed in a new computer system won’t have service bookings.
This shift reduces administrative burdens for providers and gives participants
more choice and control, as funding is not pre-allocated to future supports.
Participants will still have access to stated and flexible supports, but these will
now be categorized at the support category level.
Support Items-
NDIS plan will continue to have over 850+ support items and these will not
change.
Support Types-
PACE is moving from 3 to 4 support types. Support types now include:
• Core
• Capacity building
• Capital
• Recurring (New)
Support Categories-
Your NDIS plan will move from 15 to 21 support categories.
The NDIS has split some of the existing categories to make the new categories
easier to understand.

2. To simplify, we’ve presented a table below, showing the existing supports, name
changes and new support additions.
Six new support categories (highlighted in green below) will be added, and some
existing support category names will undergo changes (highlighted
in blue below).
PACE Support Types PACE Support Categories
Core
Assistance with Daily Life
Home & Living
Transport
Consumables
Assistance with Social, Economic & Community Participation
Young People Living in Residential Aged Care (YPIRAC) –
Cross Billing
Capital
Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology, Repairs & Rental
Home Modifications
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)
Capacity Building
Support Coordination & Psychosocial Recovery Coaches
Improved Living Arrangements
Increased Social & Community Participation
Finding & Keeping a Job
Relationships
Behaviour Supports

3. Health & Wellbeing
Lifelong Learning
Choice & Control
Improved Daily Living Skills
Recurring Transport Recurring
Check out a complete list of NDIS Categories under PACE Here
As the implementation of this new system unfolds gradually, it is expected that
there will be numerous inquiries and ongoing updates during the entire process.
We are committed to keeping you informed as more details about PACE come
in.
As your plan manager provider, Bridge 2 Disability Care is well-prepared for the
PACE rollout. Our team will continue to support you through the changes,
ensuring a smooth transition and a positive experience.
We’re here to help:
If you have any questions about PACE:
Call Us at 08 6119 9696
Email us at info@disabilityserviceswa.com.au