Welcome to NextSense
- Vision
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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.

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.
Braille Camp is usually held annually for clients and families of NextSense Connected Services (formerly Remote Services and Teleschool) and builds on the skills and learning developed in the regular, online sessions with NextSense experts.
Supported by Hyundai, NextSense staff facilitated the program which brought children who are blind or have low vision and their families together in Newcastle, north of Sydney, to learn new skills, build confidence and have fun.
With a ‘beach’ theme, the children spent time on the sand and in the water, and took part in fun activities, such as:
And, above all—just hanging out with their new friends. The children played with each other, with their siblings, learnt to socialise and interact with each other, and to describe what they are doing for the benefit of others.
Braille Camp is the perfect way for NextSense to continue working with children who are blind or have low vision, and their families, across several focus areas, such as:
From a parent who attended, ‘This camp was amazing, I would not do anything different. Everyone was fabulous.’
For NextSense, it was great to be able to try something outside of the traditional camps, which have been typically hosted at the NextSense centre in North Rocks. We hope to run more camps like this for children with hearing or vision loss, in different locations around Australia.
Events like Braille Camp are made possible for children and families thanks to the financial support of Hyundai. Our thanks to Hyundai for their continued support, and working with us to enhance futures, today.
Find out more about NextSense Connected Services for children with hearing or vision loss.