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Top tips for better sleep for children with sensory disability
- Vision
- Hearing
The benefits of sleep are well-known—but sleep is a particular concern for parents of children with sensory disability—around 65-75% of these children experience sleep difficulties.
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Come aboard—we’re flying to Launceston
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- Hearing
The annual Pathfinders charity flight is on again, and this year, the Qantas volunteer crew are headed to Tasmania to raise funds for NextSense.
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The purr of a classic car engine is music to Rodney’s ‘new’ ears
- Hearing
Queensland car enthusiast Rodney, 66, describes his experience with a cochlear implant as ‘just magic’—it has allowed him to hear the glorious sound of his classic ’66 Mustang for the first time.
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Experts share insights on improving outcomes for children with vision loss
- Vision
This month we hosted a virtual forum of 200 experts from eight countries who came together to explore better outcomes for children who are blind, deafblind or who have low vision.
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Helping children listen in noisy environments is key to building language, researchers discover
- Hearing
Researchers have published important new information on how to get the best outcomes for young children born with hearing loss.
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A new Northern Rivers NextSense home
- Hearing
Our new centre for delivering hearing services in the Northern Rivers region will open soon following the devastating Lismore floods last year.
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Isaac’s language zooms ahead with support of NextSense early intervention
- Hearing
When we first met Isaac he needed help to build his spoken language. Now he’s thriving after early intervention support for his hearing loss.
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World-first gene therapy trial shows early promise
- Hearing
A world-first gene therapy trial that is re-growing hearing nerves with cochlear implant surgery to make technology even more effective is forging ahead, with promising early results.
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Class of 2022 school graduates ready for what’s next
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- Hearing
Congratulations to the NextSense School Class of 2022.
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Lifetime Achievement Award for Professor Greg Leigh
- Hearing
Professor Greg Leigh AO has been awarded the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award by Hearing Australia.
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Qantas Pathfinders fundraising support soars
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- Hearing
A fantastically fun fundraising effort by Qantas Pathfinders saw the return of their annual Revue which raised a record $170,000 for NextSense.
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Adjusting to a cochlear implant—tips and tools
- Hearing
After receiving a cochlear implant, it’s important to practise listening often and consistently.
