Addison has hearing loss and her love of singing is helping her speak. Nothing is holding Addison back thanks to the early support she received at NextSense. She is meeting all her milestones and is the star of her playgroup. Addison and family are getting Loud for Loud Shirt Day. You can donate to Addison's Loud Shirt Day fundraising page and read her story.

Nicholas was born with hearing loss in both ears, his parents Anthony and Stefanie from LaManna Melbourne supermarket are making a big effort again this year because this is a cause close to their hearts. Donate to the La Manna Loud Shirt Day fundraising page and read more about Nicholas.

Axel is thriving because he got the right support for his hearing loss, and his parents are encouraging others to raise funds for Loud Shirt Day, so others can too. Read Axel's story.

Five-year-old Valentino is five and uses hearing aids – he’s asking his kindy buddies to wear ear muffs this week – as well as wearing loud shirts—to help them understand his hearing loss. Donate to the Valentino's Loud Shirt Day fundraising page and read more about him here.

Distance is no barrier to Anthony receiving hearing loss support. Anthony is not eligible for hearing aids or a cochlear implant but has a NextSense Teacher of the Deaf who is working closely with his family to immerse them in Auslan and Deaf culture – they are taking part in Loud Shirt Day via Anthony's school. Anthony, from Toowoomba, receives support remotely. Read more about Anthony.

Rosina never stopped advocating for her son Alex – now she’s seeing the rewards. Alex is doing extremely well after receiving a cochlear implant at a very young age. Read his story.