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Who we are
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.
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News and stories
New technology makes maths accessible for students who are blind
- Vision
Students who use braille will be able to have better access to maths and science textbooks, thanks to an international collaboration NextSense experts are taking part in.
Teacher reflection time improves outcomes for students who are Deaf
- Hearing
There are three major factors that enable Teachers of the Deaf (ToDs) to reflect on their practice and improve outcomes for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Why the Mladenovic family are getting loud about hearing loss
- Hearing
Ever since Natalija was diagnosed as profoundly deaf, Loud Shirt Day has become an important part of her family’s lives. Every year they work together to support other children to thrive.
Sally uses her Masters to deliver for students and keep pace with new knowledge
- Vision
- Hearing
Sally Pape had 25 years’ experience in her field and wanted to keep pace with the evolving field of hearing loss. So she embarked on a NextSense Institute Master of Disability Studies degree.
Colin had a busy life and wanted to stay connected. Cochlear implants helped him do it
- Hearing
After losing his hearing Colin learnt hearing aids wouldn’t provide the level of sound he needed to enjoy his busy life. After much research, he decided to access a cochlear implant through NextSense.
Benefits of physical activity critical for children who are deafblind, research shows
Access to a trained therapist to learn fundamental early motor skills is critical in preparing children who are deafblind for a lifetime of physical activity, a recent literature review highlighted.
Overcoming distance barriers for those with vision loss
- Vision
Townsville mum Rebecca knew braille skills would be essential for daughter Atylda but there were no local services. Remote braille lessons through NextSense Connected Services are helping her thrive.
Cochlear implants a path back to independence for Christine
- Hearing
In 2018, Christine made the decision to access cochlear implants—a choice she says has enabled her to participate fully at work, reconnect with her passions, and socialise more freely.
Finding consensus on childhood hearing screening
- Hearing
What might hearing screening beyond the newborn period look like in Australia? More than 180 experts met this month to chart a way forward.
World-first cochlear trial celebrates milestone and calls for more participants
- Hearing
NextSense clinicians are participating in an Australian-led, world-first gene therapy trial that is re-growing hearing nerves to make cochlear implant technology even more effective.
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