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Alice Betteridge was our first deafblind student. She was also an unstoppable force.
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Alice Betteridge was the first deafblind person to be educated in Australia and, as our former pupil, an important figure in our history.
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New exhibition on Australian artist and NextSense bequestor Frank Cullen
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Macquarie University Library is holding a free exhibition of artworks by Australian artist and philanthropist Frank Cullen AO as part of a collection bequeathed to NextSense in his Will.
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Independent cochlear implant clinical review released
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NextSense conducted an independent clinical review of patient and families who received services from the SA Women’s and Children’s Network Paediatric Cochlear Implant Program.
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NextSense opens doors to centre for innovation
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The new NextSense centre for innovation on the Macquarie University campus is now welcoming clients with hearing and vision loss.
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Storytime comes alive for students with hearing and vision loss
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Children from our NextSense School and Preschools all tuned in to enjoy an accessible storytime session in May to celebrate National Simultaneous Storytime.
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NextSense AGM marks our 163rd year
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Our 163rd AGM was one to remember, as our staff, Board, donors and supporters came together at our brand new centre for innovation to reflect on the past year’s activities and achievements.
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How Paul opened the door to a world of sound
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This hearing loss feature appeared as an advertorial in The Sydney Morning Herald on 9 May 2024.
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The sky’s no limit for former pilot Grace’s generosity
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NextSense donor, bequestor and trailblazing pilot Grace has been supporting people with vision and hearing loss for most of her long life.
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Early help for Hannah’s hearing loss has given her the best start at ‘big school’
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Five-year-old Hannah is settling in well to big school, having already put in years of hard work to make sure she can learn effectively alongside her peers.
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NextSense students show off their Auslan skills in national competition
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Two of our talented NextSense School students were honoured for their creativity and originality in their use of Auslan in this year’s Auslan Day Video Competition, taking away two top prizes.
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Technology: a great leap forward in accessibility for people with vision loss
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NextSense Access Technology Consultant Mike is blind, and trains and supports people who are blind or have low vision to achieve their goals through specialised assistive technology.
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Tim’s experience of inclusion has inspired him to pay it forward
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Tim Palmer has been passionate about football his whole life—and he’s become just as passionate about being able to help others access the sport that he loves.
