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Cochlear implantation and early intervention - let’s think beyond the binary
- Hearing
A one-size-fits-all approach to language and communication should not be applied when supporting children who are deaf or hard of hearing, says NextSense Institute Director Greg Leigh in this op-ed.
Retired teacher Grant goes back to school to deal with his hearing loss
- Hearing
Having taught for 40 years, Grant knows the value of practice. So after being diagnosed with unilateral hearing loss he was up for the challenges of learning to hear with his cochlear implant.
Welcoming John Howard to our centre for innovation
- Vision
- Hearing
The former Australian Prime Minister joined our generous donor community, partners, and people with hearing and vision loss for a special networking event.
Temporary closure of our Alstonville and Toowoomba centres
- Vision
- Hearing
Our Toowoomba and Alstonville centres have been impacted by ex-cyclone Alfred.
Celebrating World Hearing Day
- Hearing
This World Hearing Day, we joined with other hearing organisations, researchers, deafness advocates and people with hearing loss at the Australian Hearing Hub to promote ear and hearing care.
Cochlear implants are life changing. So why aren’t more adults changing their lives?
- Hearing
On International Cochlear Implant Day, NextSense Chief Executive Chris Rehn looks overcoming barriers to cochlear implant surgery in this op-ed for Hearing Practitioner Australia.
Jane Simmons PSM appointed to NextSense Board
- Vision
- Hearing
Education leader, Jane Simmons PSM, has been appointed to the NextSense Board.
New NextSense braille literacy program launched
- Vision
A new Foundations of Braille Literacy online training program was launched at the 2025 South Pacific Educators in Vision Impairment (SPEVI) Conference.
Australia and China: Celebrating 30 years of collaboration in hearing health
- Hearing
By sharing the knowledge and experience we have gained in early detection and intervention for hearing loss, we have opened the doors to new opportunities and connections with neighbours like China.
Sienna’s winning School Captain’s pitch: being deaf is an important part of me
- Hearing
Sienna's been smashing goals in the classroom, on the sports field and in the pool.
