Media release: NextSense welcomes Governor-General Sam Mostyn AC as new Patron

17 July 2025
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Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC is the new NextSense Vice-Regal Patron.

Head and shoulders shot of Sam Mostyn, who has mid-length grey hair and glasses and is smiling

Baby Julian received our 8000th cochlear implant. His whole family has them too.

16 July 2025
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Julian is the now the fifth member of his family to receive implants to help him access sound.

Perrone family sitting in an operating room seated next to their surgeon, Clinical Professor Catherine Birman

Des is 94—and with his hearing back, he’s busier than ever

14 July 2025
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Former farmer Des got help for his hearing loss at age 93, proving it's never too late.

Des, an older gentleman, standing with arms folded in his shed with tools behind him

Statement: Response to the 2024/2025 NDIS Pricing Review

27 June 2025
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The 2024/2025 NDIS Pricing Review has made some key recommendations that will impact NextSense and our sector more broadly from 1 July 2025.

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Usher Syndrome and deafblindness: Why early intervention matters

27 June 2025
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On International Day of Deafblindness, our researchers explain which factors are crucial to achieving the best outcomes for those affected by Usher Syndrome.

Young boy wearing cochlear implant and glasses, smiling

Winning students share their tips for school

19 June 2025
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Recent school leavers Ruby and Jack, who took away awards at our AGM for their outstanding results, share what got them through school and what they're up to now.

Photo of Ruby and Jack receiving their awards at the 164th NextSense AGM.

Nine-year-old Sofia takes her story to the New Zealand Parliament

18 June 2025
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At the inaugural Power of Connection event, NextSense client Sofia shared the lifechanging impact of cochlear implant technology and early support.

Sofia and Chris at the New Zealand Parliament building for the Power of Connection event.

NextSense Institute Professorial Fellow Philip Newall recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List

10 June 2025
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Emeritus Professor Philip Newall, who has a longstanding association with NextSense, received a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours.