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Ten-year-old Tim shows Canberra politicians deafness is no barrier
- Hearing
Young Australians with cochlear implants stole the limelight at Parliament House, Canberra, to tell politicians about the power of getting the right hearing support.
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Early intervention for hearing loss gives Ryan a love of learning
- Hearing
Ryan’s love of learning comes from an early discipline of learning to listen and speak during early intervention for his hearing loss.
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School’s out for Zara but her vision loss advocacy is just getting started
- Vision
Since finishing school last year, academic high-achiever, accessibility advocate and goalball champion Zara has been keeping busy in the classroom and on the court.
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School success a family affair
- Hearing
When 18-year-old James was announced as the winner of two academic prizes at our recent annual general meeting he was in familiar territory.
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Alice Betteridge was our first deafblind student. She was also an unstoppable force.
- Vision
- Hearing
Alice Betteridge was the first deafblind person to be educated in Australia and, as our former pupil, an important figure in our history.
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New exhibition on Australian artist and NextSense bequestor Frank Cullen
- Vision
- Hearing
Macquarie University Library is holding a free exhibition of artworks by Australian artist and philanthropist Frank Cullen AO as part of a collection bequeathed to NextSense in his Will.
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Independent cochlear implant clinical review released
- Hearing
NextSense conducted an independent clinical review of patient and families who received services from the SA Women’s and Children’s Network Paediatric Cochlear Implant Program.
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NextSense opens doors to centre for innovation
- Vision
- Hearing
The new NextSense centre for innovation on the Macquarie University campus is now welcoming clients with hearing and vision loss.
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Storytime comes alive for students with hearing and vision loss
- Vision
- Hearing
Children from our NextSense School and Preschools all tuned in to enjoy an accessible storytime session in May to celebrate National Simultaneous Storytime.
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NextSense AGM marks our 163rd year
- Vision
- Hearing
Our 163rd AGM was one to remember, as our staff, Board, donors and supporters came together at our brand new centre for innovation to reflect on the past year’s activities and achievements.
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How Paul opened the door to a world of sound
- Hearing
This hearing loss feature appeared as an advertorial in The Sydney Morning Herald on 9 May 2024.
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The sky’s no limit for former pilot Grace’s generosity
- Vision
- Hearing
NextSense donor, bequestor and trailblazing pilot Grace has been supporting people with vision and hearing loss for most of her long life.
