So what is PACE?

🧭 Understanding the New PACE Support Categories – and How Community 3SIX5 Can Help

The NDIS is undergoing a significant transformation with the rollout of the new PACE system (Participant-Centered Engagement). Alongside improved systems and processes, PACE introduces new support categories—designed to offer clearer structure, greater transparency, and more participant control. But navigating these changes can be overwhelming, which is exactly where Community 3SIX5 comes in.

Let’s break down the updates—and how we’re here to support you every step of the way.

🔄 What’s New in PACE?

The old NDIS structure had 15 support categories across three budget types: Core, Capacity Building, and Capital. With PACE, that expands to 21 categories across four support types, including a new one: Recurring Supports.

This shift helps define funding areas more clearly and allows participants to better understand which parts of their budget are flexible and which are “stated” (meaning funds must be used exactly as described).

At Community 3SIX5, our team is trained in the PACE system, and we’re already working with participants to explain how the new structure affects their plans and services.

📂 Breakdown of the New Categories

1. Core Supports – Everyday assistance

Includes:

• Assistance with Daily Life

• Social and Community Participation

• Consumables

• Transport (now split out into Recurring Supports)

• New: Home & Living (for SIL, ILO, MTA)

• New: YPIRAC – for under-65s in aged care

💡 How we help: Community 3SIX5 offers daily living supports, personal care, and community access—tailored to your lifestyle and aligned with the latest plan changes.

2. Capital Supports – One-off purchases

Includes:

• Assistive Technology

• Home Modifications

• New: AT Repairs & Rental

• Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)

💡 We help you navigate applications and access the right equipment, modifications or housing supports with ease.

3. Capacity Building Supports – Skill-building & independence

Includes renamed and added categories:

• Support Coordination & Psychosocial Recovery Coaching

• Relationships & Behaviour Support

• Health & Wellbeing

• Lifelong Learning

• Choice & Control

• Finding and Keeping a Job

💡 Our experienced Support Coordinators and Recovery Coaches are here to help you build independence, make empowered decisions, and achieve your goals.

4. Recurring Supports – New Category

• Regular transport funding, paid directly (e.g. for travel to work, school, appointments)

💡 We help you manage and make the most of your transport funding, ensuring smooth access to your day-to-day life.

🧡 Why Choose Community 3SIX5?

As the NDIS evolves, our role as your support partner evolves with it. Community 3SIX5 is across every change, and we’re committed to:

• Helping you understand your plan under PACE

• Ensuring your funding is used effectively

• Offering services that are aligned with the new categories

• Advocating for your needs and choices

Whether you're a new participant or transitioning to a PACE plan, our team is ready to guide you through it all—without the overwhelm.

📞 Need help understanding your NDIS plan under PACE? Contact Community 3SIX5 today on 1300 137 397 – we’re here for you, every day of the year.