KB Type: Concept
Domain Area: Legislative
Confidence: Provisional — requires Andrew's research to verify
Depth Hint: Standard
Version: 1.0 — 2026-04-23
Status: Provisional

Provisional article — seeded from NbLM. Requires Andrew's research to verify.

The NDIS is currently transitioning from the Old Framework to the new PACE Framework. The Old Framework operates on a medical model that relies on a diagnosis-based approach, often identifying a participant's primary disability and secondary disability and mapping them to International Classification of Disease (ICD) codes. Operationally, Old Framework plans (sometimes referred to as Legacy plans) are accessed and processed via the older "MyPlace" provider portal. In contrast, the new PACE Framework shifts to a biopsychosocial model based on functional impairment, assessing how a disability impacts daily life across six recognised impairment types. PACE plans are accessed via the newer "MyNDIS" portal and rely on Needs Assessors and detailed needs assessment reports to determine funding.

The Old Framework is grounded in the medical model of disability, which identifies disability primarily through clinical diagnosis. This approach:

Access and Administration: Old Framework plans are accessed via the "MyPlace" portal, which is being phased out in favour of "MyNDIS."

Assessment Approach: Traditional NDIA planners (not Needs Assessors) evaluate plans based on diagnostic criteria and established funding algorithms.

Budget Structure: Older plans typically specify general funding amounts without the strict categorisation requirements introduced by the 2024 amendments.

Flexibility: The Old Framework did not have the sophisticated budget control mechanisms (Digital Locks, Stated Supports as exceptions, configurable Funding Periods) that characterise the PACE Framework.

The transition from Old Framework to PACE Framework represents a fundamental shift in how disability is understood and supported. The Participant Statement Toolkit is designed to bridge this gap by:

The Participant Statement Toolkit currently does not have a dedicated mode for Old Framework plans — it is considered PACE-oriented only. How to reconcile this for participants still on Legacy plans remains an open design question. The toolkit captures both medical/diagnostic context (required by Old Framework) and functional impairment context (required by Needs Assessors under New Framework), but practitioners working with participants on Legacy plans may need to adapt certain sections.