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Media release: New centre for innovation will drive research and industry partnerships in hearing and vision loss
- Vision
- Hearing
The NextSense centre for innovation soon to open its doors on the Macquarie University campus will drive innovation to improve the lives of people with hearing and vision loss and boost partnerships.
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Lindy’s journey back to music after hearing loss has been life changing
- Hearing
When we saw this recent video of our client Lindy performing on the handbells, we were amazed by the progress she has made with her music after adjusting to two cochlear implants.
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New speech tool tailors hearing care for children with diverse languages
- Hearing
NextSense has developed a speech and language assessment specifically for children who use languages other than English, to make sure they get tailored care and optimal outcomes.
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Leon’s just six but he’s already learning two languages
- Hearing
For six-year-old Leon, being bilingual is a source of excitement and achievement.
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Helen Keller’s team approach still resonates 75 years on
- Vision
On Helen Keller's birthday, a NextSense vision expert says keeping braille on the agenda should remain a key priority, to advance literacy and develop a love of reading for those with vision loss.
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Callum is six, has hearing loss, and a future with big possibilities
- Hearing
Callum is just six years old so he hasn’t quite worked out his future yet, but his mum Rachel has big dreams for him.
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New tool for braille educators helps them showcase their skill
- Vision
There's now a way for educators worldwide who support children and young people who read using braille, to demonstrate their braille knowledge and skills.
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NextSense AGM and how we’re building what’s next
- Vision
- Hearing
Our 162nd AGM celebrated what we achieved in 2022 to build what’s next for NextSense and the impact of early intervention and school support for children with hearing or vision loss.
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Prize-winning student Andre keeps kicking goals
- Hearing
Andre Gregory is no stranger to success, having graduated from Sydney’s Newington College in 2022 with an ATAR score of 99.8.
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NextSense School students shine in Auslan Day video competition
- Hearing
Two talented NextSense School students were honoured in this year’s Deaf Australia Auslan Day Video competition.
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Implant recipient Cassidy gets ready to pay it forward with an audiology career
- Hearing
More than two decades after receiving her cochlear implants and early education through NextSense, Cassidy is preparing to help young children with hearing loss by training to become an audiologist.
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Collaboration creates braille and low vision book
- Vision
In an Australian first, a children’s book has been launched with a braille and low vision companion version developed by NextSense, in collaboration with the author.