The recent NDIS update removes the “Low Cost AT – Capacity Building” support item, meaning Pjama and similar assistive technology must now be funded from your Core Supports – Consumables budget, instead of the previous Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living allocation. This change will impact how NDIS participants purchase Pjama and other continence aids moving forward, especially regarding plan flexibility and documentation.
What Has Changed?
- The specific support line for “Low Cost AT – Capacity Building” has been discontinued, following the latest update from 24 November 2025.
- All low cost assistive technology (under $1500 per item), like Pjama pants and shorts, absorbent underwear, and the Pjama bedwetting alarms, must now generally be paid for using funds allocated to the Core Supports – Consumables budget, instead of under Capacity Building.
What Does This Mean for Buying Pjama?
- Pjama remains eligible for NDIS funding as a continence aid, classified as low-cost assistive technology, and can now be purchased using the Core Supports – Consumables budget.
- There is no change to the definition of ‘reasonable and necessary’ or the $1500 limit per item, but purchases must be justified as relating directly to the participant’s disability needs.
- You do not need quotations or prior approval for low risk, low cost AT, but purchases must be compliant and comparable in price to other products in the market.
Practical Steps for NDIS Participants
- Ensure your Core Supports – Consumables budget has sufficient funds to cover the cost of Pjama, as you can no longer buy using the Capacity Building budget for daily living.
- When buying, retain invoices and confirm that the product type is clearly described as “Continence - reusable/washable personal protection” or “Continence control/monitoring” on all paperwork, as this will be required for NDIS compliance.
- If in doubt, consult your Plan Manager, LAC, or Support Coordinator to confirm budget allocations and compliance before purchasing.
How to Claim Pjama:
- Purchase Pjama directly from our webshop or request a tax invoice for self managed and plan managed NDIS funds.
- Use your Core Supports budget, selecting “Consumables” as the claim category.
- If you are self managed keep receipts for all purchases when NDIS requests proof during reviews or audits.
Key Takeaways
- Pjama is still NDIS claimable but funding comes from “Core Supports – Consumables,” not “Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living.”
- The change adds flexibility for most, but you must budget within your Core Supports funds and ensure your claims are “reasonable and necessary.”
- For questions or guidance, NDIS participants should use plan managers or support providers for advice and ensure claims comply with the latest guidelines.
By following the updated process, NDIS participants can continue to access and claim products like Pjama that make daily life safer and more comfortable.
The relevant NDIS codes for claiming Pjama products are:
03_093021078_0103_1_1 - Continence – reusable/washable personal protection:
This covers non-disposable, reusable and washable pads, briefs, absorbent sleepwear, and containment swimwear—perfect for Pjama pants, shorts and absorbent underwear that help manage incontinence and bedwetting needs.
03_050903053_0103_1_1 - Continence control/monitoring:
This code is used for enuresis alarms, timers, apps, and related monitoring devices, including Pjama’s bedwetting alarm systems and vibrating alarm watch.