Enhancing futures, today
Who we are
Australia’s largest cochlear implant program
Australia’s largest cochlear implant program
We deliver Australia’s most comprehensive cochlear implant program, giving you access to leading surgeons, an expert team of health professionals, and the latest technologies, with no out-of-pocket expenses.
Sam is building himself a bright future.
Bronwyn has been instrumental in helping to shape who our son is today, and we are forever grateful to her for that.
Your support can help children like Sam
News and stories
Santa visits our centres
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Santa brought gifts—and festive joy—to many of our early intervention clients this month.
Farewell, Frances Gentle
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As highly respected NextSense Institute researcher and lecturer Dr Frances Gentle prepares to retire, we recognise her unwavering commitment to making the world a better place.
Master’s degree a dream come true for Kimberley
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For teacher Kimberley, completing our Master of Disability Studies was a natural next step to help her better support students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
How hearing loss crept up on Ruth in her forties—and what she did about it
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It took some time for Ruth to realise that she needed to take action to give her the best chance of staying connected as she got older.
Three tips for keeping your cochlear implant on the air this festive season
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Get tips on how to stay on the air with your cochlear implant during the festive season.
From researcher to recipient—how Barbara’s cochlear implant has enriched her life
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When retired health researcher and data analyst Barbara started exploring the option of a cochlear implant for her hearing loss, she did what came naturally: she turned to the evidence.
Our centre for innovation hits the small screen
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In case you missed it, our incredible centre for innovation was featured on Australia ByDesign: Innovations.
Celebrating our founder on Thomas Pattison Day
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Each year on 22 October we celebrate the legacy of Thomas Pattison, who on the same day in 1860 changed the course of history for the Deaf community in Australia.
Forging global connections to advance the fields of hearing and vision loss
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Three decades ago, we began an ambitious venture to educate the next generation of professionals in sensory disability. And within 10 years we opened our doors to the world.
Get loud for kids with hearing loss
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Get behind the loudest party of the year on 18 October—Loud Shirt Day—to raise funds for children with hearing loss.
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