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.
Enhancing futures, today
Who we are
At NextSense, we believe that everyone should have the power to reach their potential. That’s why we’ve been supporting people with hearing and vision loss for over 160 years.
Australia’s largest cochlear implant program
Australia’s largest cochlear implant program
We deliver Australia’s most comprehensive cochlear implant program, giving you access to leading surgeons, an expert team of health professionals, and the latest technologies, with no out-of-pocket expenses.
Sam is building himself a bright future.
Bronwyn has been instrumental in helping to shape who our son is today, and we are forever grateful to her for that.
Your support can help children like Sam
News and stories
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.
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.
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.
The story of our new name—NextSense
- Vision
- Hearing
Our new name, NextSense, will help as we continue supporting people who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind or have low vision.
NextSense Braille Camp redefining what’s possible
- Vision
Together, we may have been in the thick of COVID restrictions, but that didn’t stop a small group of NextSense clients safely getting together for a much-anticipated event—Braille Camp.
Welcome to NextSense
- Vision
- Hearing
NextSense is the new brand and name that unites the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC) and our group of services, including SCIC, Taralye, schools, and the Renwick Centre.
Wanda’s rediscovering life through sound
- Hearing
Wanda, who lost her hearing suddenly four years ago, is rediscovering everyday life through sound.
UEB Online driving STEM careers for high school braille users
- Vision
NextSense has launched an extension to its accessible online braille training series, UEB Mathematics—set to benefit people who are blind or have low vision.
A leading centre of research and education in sensory disability
A leading centre of research and education in sensory disability
A leading centre of research and education in sensory disability
As well as our award-bearing training programs, NextSense Institute provides high-quality continuing professional education. Our program includes conferences, webinars and workshops conducted by leading experts for education and health professionals.
Apps and resources to inspire and educate
NextSense creates digital resources for families and professionals, to assist in developing communication skills for children and adults with vision and hearing loss.
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