NextSense

24/04/2026

The NextSense Conversation Series launched with a fantastic first session 💬

Guest speaker Dr Frances Gentle AO & Trudy Smith shared their thoughts on education, innovation & sensory disability, sparking a really insightful conversation. Frances is a leader in disability education & the creator of UEB Online, a braille platform used in over 150+ countries.

The session was well attended both online & in-person, thank you Frances & Trudy for giving this series such an engaging kickoff! If you missed the session, you can watch the recording here: https://bit.ly/4mRluhF

21/04/2026

What a great day at the Blind & Low Vision Services Cup!

We teamed up with Guide Dogs Australia to form Team Nextdogs & try out this wonderful sport. Goalball is designed for people who are blind or have low vision; players are blindfolded & rely on sound & tactile clues.

A big thank you NSW Goalball for hosting such an inclusive & fun tournament 🙌

18/04/2026

We’re pleased to share that a recent grant from Community Bank Epping will support our Early Intervention services 🙌

The funding will go towards purchasing specialist equipment for diagnostic procedures, greatly improving processes & monitoring for our young clients. Thank you for the continued commitment to giving back & donating 80% of profits to local organisations like ours 💛

17/04/2026

Discover NextSense School at our Open Day🌟

Date: Thursday 30 April

Times: 9:30am & 4pm

We offer three specialist school programs: Spoken Language, Sign Bilingual and Blind & Low Vision.

✅ Small class sizes
✅ Assisted transport available within a 40km radius
✅ State-of-the-art classrooms & facilities

You will:
🎤 Hear from our leadership team
👩‍🏫 Meet our dedicated teachers & students
📚 Learn about our tailored educational approach
📝 Understand the enrolment process

RSVP now & explore how NextSense School can support your child to thrive: https://tinyurl.com/EDU-APR26-ODAY

14/04/2026

As we celebrate Auslan Day this week, we offer a big thank you to our interpreters & ALMs (Auslan Language Models)! 💛

These special people have an important job here at NextSense - role modelling Deaf culture for our young clients, immersing them in Auslan language & supporting families who choose to be part of the Deaf community. Your dedication makes a huge difference!

13/04/2026

Happy Auslan Day 🌟

We love seeing our NextSense staff come together to learn Auslan, with 24 students studying Certificate II last year & 14 continuing on to Certificate III this year. Administrative/technical assistant Luda mentioned how it helps her connect with others at work:

"I decided to keep up with my Auslan studies because of the amazing Deaf colleagues I work with. Being able to communicate in their language makes such a difference in how we connect as a team. Plus, I really want to make sure our clients get a warm, inclusive welcome in Auslan as soon as they step into the office."

We’re proud to continue growing & learning as a community 🫶

10/04/2026

What an egg-citing time at the NextSense School & Preschool Easter Egg Hunt! 🐣🎉

The day was packed with fun including a visit from the Easter Bunny, story time, a playful teacher performance & plenty of sweet treats 🍫

A huge thank you to our corporate volunteers from Pfizer Australia who helped create an unforgettable experience for our students 💛

26/03/2026

Our Stage 3 school students proudly received their 2026 leadership badges, recognising their commitment to our community. Each student chose an area of interest for the year:

Wellbeing 🫶
Digital learning 💻
Environment 🌳
Library 📖

Throughout 2026, they will work closely with staff to help lead our community, taking on responsibilities that make a meaningful difference.

We’re incredibly proud & can’t wait to see their impact!

24/03/2026

We had a fantastic time at the NSW Seniors Expo 2026 💛 Talking about hearing health & cochlear implants reminded us how important it is to stay connected with the people around us.

A simple hearing check can make a big difference in keeping conversations & connections alive.

Hearing loss is also the biggest preventable risk factor for dementia in middle age, so it’s important to make hearing checks part of your annual health routine 🫶

Thank you to everyone who visited us!

NSW Department of Communities and Justice
NSW Government
International Convention Centre Sydney - ICC Sydney

18/03/2026

Celebrating World Social Work Day 🙌

Our social workers like Dayna play a huge role in our community - they provide support, advocacy & help our families navigate services.

This week we recognised our social workers with a crocheted emotional support pickle, a small gesture for the huge impact they make 💙

17/03/2026

It was an exciting day at NextSense on Friday as our Preschool & School students welcomed Australia’s Federal Minister for Education, the Hon Jason Clare 🎓

Students & teachers from our hearing & vision classes had the chance to meet with the Minister, share their learning activities & showcase their classrooms in action. The highlight of the visit was a wonderful performance of The Lion Sleeps Tonight by our talented Signing Choir 🎶

Joined by local Federal Member for Bennelong, Jerome Laxale MP, the Minister also learned more about NextSense Institute & how it delivers high-quality continuing professional education to meet the learning needs of teachers 💚

12/03/2026

Looking forward to getting loud again this year! 🙌

💥 SAVE THE DATE! 💥
To our incredible LOUD community - we’re thrilled to announce that Loud Shirt Day will be held on Friday, 16th October 2026!

As part of , it felt like the perfect moment to share that we’re kicking off our preparations and celebrations right now! 🌈

For our keen fundraisers, you can pre‑register today: www.loudshirtday.org/ and be the first to know when official registrations open.

Whether you’re in Australia or New Zealand, we want you to turn up the volume for kids with hearing loss and help us make this the loudest year yet! 🔊



Our LOUD charities taking part in 2026: CanDo 4Kids Hear and Say NextSense The Hearing House The Shepherd Centre TSH