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Here, we share the news and stories from across NextSense, from how we're moving the sector forward at global conferences to Jack getting the best start in life—and everything in between.
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  • The ‘immeasurable’ impact of cochlear implants on Alan’s life
    • Hearing

    When hearing loss increased over time, Alan turned to cochlear implants when hearing aids weren’t enough. This is his story.

    Alan inside his garage surrounded by his tools

  • Telepractice and early intervention: new evidence
    • Vision
    • Hearing

    Groundbreaking research by a NextSense Institute PhD graduate is earning worldwide recognition, says Greg Leigh, director of the NextSense Institute.

    Melissa McCarthy in telepractice session

  • COVID update from NextSense—28 June 2021
    • Vision
    • Hearing

    We continue to make decisions in accordance with State and Federal Government advice. Our number one concern is the wellbeing and safety of our staff, clients, and the broader community.

    coronavirus update

  • COVID update from NextSense—25 June 2021
    • Vision
    • Hearing

    We continue to make decisions in accordance with State and Federal Government advice. Our number one concern is the wellbeing and safety of our staff, clients, and the broader community.

    Coronavirus update

  • COVID update from NextSense—23 June 2021
    • Vision
    • Hearing

    We continue to make decisions in accordance with State and Federal Government advice. Our number one concern is the wellbeing and safety of our staff, clients, and the broader community.

    Coronavirus update

  • Celebrating our AGM
    • Vision
    • Hearing

    On Tuesday 25 May 2021, we held our 160th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at our North Rocks centre.

    160th AGM in auditorium

  • Honours for Alan and Breda
    • Vision
    • Hearing

    Alan Carter and Dr Breda Carty have both made extraordinary contributions to NextSense, and to people with hearing and vision loss. Now, they’ve received deserved acknowledgment.

    Photo of Alan Carter and Dr Breda Carty

  • Redefining what’s possible
    • Vision
    • Hearing

    NextSense provides innovative and customised services aimed at breaking down barriers for children, adults and families of people with hearing or vision loss.

    NextSense clients from all ages

  • Caio’s ‘limitless’
    • Hearing

    Three-year-old Caio can do everything from surfing to producing works of art. And early intervention at NextSense is helping him navigate the world, on his terms. This is Caio’s journey.

    Caio's 'limitless' despite his hearing loss

  • Lauren’s determined to change the world
    • Hearing

    Lauren's journey to the HSC had its challenges, but despite this, she excelled. Her remarkable results have earned her two awards and the admiration of her NextSense School Support teacher.

    Lauren an award winner despite her hearing loss

  • Celebrating our volunteers
    • Vision
    • Hearing

    This week, we’re celebrating National Volunteer Week.

    Chris Rehn and Kylie Pearson

  • Lindy’s rediscovered her love for music
    • Hearing

    For Lindy, spending more time with her first love—music—is her definition of living life to the fullest. After a hearing loss as a young adult, this became impossible.

    Lindy's rediscovered her love for music