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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.

Hearing Services

Vision Services

Early intervention

We build foundations and tailor opportunities for learning and critical life skills, to give your child the confidence to explore the world around them.
Hearing Vision

Australia’s largest cochlear implant program

Cochlear implant for all ages

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.

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Advancing 160 years' experience
For everyone, right across Australia
Not-for-profit service
Registered NDIS provider
Sam, 6 years old

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

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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.

Atylda sitting at a table, looking and typing on her braille machine

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.

Image shows Christine with her hands in front of her looking to the left. She is standing outside in the bush.

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.

A young child holding and looking at an ipad wearing a headband. They are at a table indoors.

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.

Photo shows Catherine Birman standing between two of the trial's participants, a young man on her left and an older woman on her right. They are standing outside in front of a wall and garden bed.

Paid parental leave for partners matters
  • Vision
  • Hearing

When it comes to supporting NextSense staff with family responsibilities, paid parental leave is right up there with what matters most. 

Image shows a holding hands heart graphic and the text 'Paid parental leave' on a blue background.

Our ‘people first’ approach gains national recognition
  • Vision
  • Hearing

NextSense receives excellence award for ‘Employer of Choice.’

2022 Australian HR Awards Excellence Awardee

The Aussie goalball athlete achieving her goals with the support of NextSense

With NextSense support, Aussie goalball athlete, Caitlin, achieved her goal to complete NAPLAN in braille. She now has her mind set on new goals—attending university and competing in the Paralympics.

A photo of Caitlin with short hair smiling. She is wearing slightly tinted glasses and a black shirt with the text 'WA Goalball Western Australia' written on it in yellow. She is standing outside, with a bush behind her.

Olivia shines and shows what’s possible at Admiralty House event
  • Hearing

We first met Olivia Depares when she was three months old. Olivia is now 25 and recently addressed a special NextSense gathering of long-standing friends and supporters at Admiralty House.

Image shows a young woman, Olivia, standing at a lectern inside Admiralty House with two men standing to the side watching her speak

Deafblind communication: Sampada's 5 top tips
  • Vision
  • Hearing

International deafblind expert Sampada Shevde shared her tips and advice for supporting children with deafblindness during a two-day NextSense workshop.

A photo of Sampada standing outside in front of a tree in a courtyard. She is wearing a beautiful sari and clear glasses.

NextSense and Audeara form corporate partnership
  • Vision
  • Hearing

NextSense is pleased to announce that award- winning Australian headphone manufacturer Audeara has come on board as a corporate partner.

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A teacher preparing her teaching materials

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.
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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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Auslan Tutor 2

Auslan Tutor 2 features an online library of over 400 useful signs and fun phrases to go with each sign.
Available on the AppStore
Get it on Google Play

Ling Test

In our Ling Test app, you can determine what sounds people with hearing loss can detect and identify.
Available on the AppStore

Auslan Storytime

Bring childrens' story time to life with beautifully illustrated tales told in Auslan by NextSense students.
Available on the AppStore
Get it on Google Play

Signs and Sounds

This app enables you to continue your Auslan learning journey, supporting other resources like Auslan Tutor.
Available on the AppStore

Listen and Learn

This fun app teaches children how to recognise a range of sounds through interactive play.
Available on the AppStore