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NextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 142 Emily Shepard_NextSense Institute PodcastWe wrap up our series on informed parent choice with a discussion from the lady who inspired this topic: Emily Shepard. Emily shares the experience of navigating a complex diagnosis for her son, and provides advice for professionals working in early intervention.
You can access the transcript here.
You can learn more about UsherKids Australia here.
2025-06-1826 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 141 Fiona Mackay _NextSense Institute PodcastThis week Trudy talks to Fiona Mackay about the decisions she and her family made and the advice that informed those decisions regarding modality and education choices for her daughter.
You can access the transcript here.
2025-06-0918 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 140 Sarah Klenbort_NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy talks with Sarah KIenbort this week about the journey for her family to find the right educational settings for her daughter. This chat continues our series about informed parent choice for families with children who are Deaf or hard of hearing.
You can access the transcript at this link.
2025-06-0221 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 139 Suzie Robertson_NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy begins a new series about informed parent choice today a discussion with Suzie Robertson, a parent of a child who is Deaf and leader of the Parent of Deaf Children organisation.
Learn more about Parents of Deaf Children at this link.
The transcript for this podcast is located at this link.
2025-05-2626 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 138 Melani Stephens_ NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy talks to Mel Stephens about being the first blind woman to rescue and raise horses in Australia, and her very active online presence on YouTube.
You can find Mel's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpBrQD0KEWZSYpCk0gdLV6Q
You can view the transcript from this link.
Other links for Mel:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melsblindlife/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Personal-Blog/Mels-Blind-Life-1326898004158153/
Blog: https://melsblindlife.wordpress.com/author/mickmate9/
Facebook group for visually impaired socializing: https://www.facebook.com...
2025-05-1918 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 137 Rowena Dowling_NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy speaks with Rowena Dowling about accessible and dignified health care services for people who are blind or have low vision.
The transcript is available from this link.
2025-05-1219 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpidode 136 David Woodbridge_NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy talks to David Woodbridge this week, David is a Blindness Product Specialist and discusses the way he navigates life.
Transcript can be accessed from this link.
2025-05-0523 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 135 Elise Lonsdale_NextSense Insitute PodcastReturn guest Elise Lonsdale joins Trudy to talk about what self-determination means to them.
You can access the transcript at this link.
2025-04-2817 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 134 Daniel Kish_NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy speaks with Daniel Kish, one of the keynotes for the OMAA 2025 Conference being held in March. His topic is Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: a framework for collaborative facilitation of Self-determination, inclusion, and Belonging. Join us for this interesting conversation!
You can access the transcript from this link.
Learn more about the conference from this link.
2025-02-2419 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 133 Ben and Tristan Clare_NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy talks to siblings Ben and Tristan Clare about their individual keynotes for the OMAA Conference in March. They talk about navigating the world, locally in Tristan's case and globally for Ben. Join us for this thought provoking discussion!
More details about the OMAA Conference can be located at this link.
The transcript can be downloaded from this link.
2025-02-1714 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 132 Professor John Ravenscroft_NextSense Institute PodcastLongtime friend of the NextSense Institute Podcast Professor John Ravenscroft joins us to talk about his keynote at the Orientation and Mobility Association of Australasia's 2025 Conference being held in March 2025. This fascinating discussion covers cerebral vision impairment (CVI), the differences between voxels and perception and how this knowledge influences programs for children with CVI in daily living activities and orientation and mobility.
To learn more about the conference, go to the website: https://www.omaaustralasia.com/resources/professional-development/omaa-conference-2025/
Download the transcript from this link.
2025-02-1219 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 131 Bronwyn Newman_NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy spoke with Bronwyn Newman about the Listen to Me project that is pioneering the development of a patient-reported experience measure for people with intellectual disability.
You can access the transcript here.
You can contact Bronwyn with more questions here.
2024-09-0514 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 130 Natalie Skinner_NextSense Insitute PodcastTrudy speaks with PhD Candidate Natalie Skinner about her work with culturally diverse clients in speech pathology.
You can access the podcast here.
2024-08-1913 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 130 Emre Ilhan_NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy spoke to Emre Ilhan, a physiotherapist and lecturer within the Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Health, and Human Sciences, at Macquarie University about inclusion in research. Join us for this thought provoking discussion!
The transcript is located here.
Contact Emre here: emre.ilhan@mq.edu.au
2024-08-1214 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 129 Dr Colleen Psarros_NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy spoke with the Clinical Research Network Manager from Cochlear, Dr Colleen Psarros about the research that she is involved with.
You can access the transcript from this link
Learn more about the research at Cochlear from this link
You can contact Colleen Psarros directly through her email: cpsarros@cochlear.com
2024-06-2416 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 128 Kathleen Tait_NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy speaks to Macquarie academic, Kathleen Tait about a quality of life study for families of children who are blind or have low vision.
Transcript is located here.
2024-05-1327 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 127 Nicola McDowell_NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy speaks with Dr Nicola McDowell about the Austin Assessment, a tool to support clients with CVI.
Find the Austin Assessment here.
You can access the transcript here.
2024-04-2920 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 126 Jermy Pang_NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy speaks with Jermy Pang about her experiences as an advocate for herself, her children and deaf colleagues and friends.
The transcript is available at this link.
2024-04-0821 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 125 Naomi Clarry_NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy speaks to Naomi Clarry about her experiences as an advocate. Naomi is the NSW Programs Facilitator at Hear For You.
You can access the transcript here: Transcript
2024-04-0219 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 124 Elise Lonsdale_NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy speaks with podcast favourite Elise Lonsdale about the advocacy work they do for themselves and the community.
The transcript can be located here.
2024-03-2520 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 123 John Lui_ NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy speaks with Hear for You National Manager John Lui about his advocacy work.
You can learn more about Hear For You at this link.
You can access the transcript here.
2024-03-1814 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 122 Michael Corrigan_NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy talks with repeat podcast visitor Michael Corrigan, Assistive Technology Consultant at NextSense, about advocating for himself and clients.
You can find the transcript here.
2024-03-1112 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 121 World Hearing Day _NextSense Institute PodcastIt is World Hearing Day and we are celebrating with an early episode! Trudy is talking with Elizabeth Ellis and Denise Clayton about their experiences with cochlear implants. To learn more about World Hearing Day, follow this link.
You can access the transcript at this link: Transcript.
2024-03-0327 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 120 Chris Edwards_NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy spends some time with Chris Edwards, Manager Government Relations and Advocacy for Vision Australia, about his role.
The transcript can be found here.
2024-02-2614 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 119 Michael Clarkson_NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy talks to Michael Clarkson, Assistant Principal, about his advocacy work with DHH Students.
You can access the transcript here.
2024-02-1913 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 118 Ben Clare _NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy continues the topic of advocacy with a conversation with Ben Clare. Ben was awarded the David Blyth Award in recognition by Blind Citizens Australia of his significant contribution to the lives of people who are blind or have low vision, and the Lesley Hall Award for Lifetime Achievement from Disability Leadership Institute- he offers many insights about advocacy in our discussion. We hope you enjoy it!
Transcript can be located here.
2024-02-1213 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 117 Robyn McKenzie_NextSense Institute PodcastThe NextSense Institute is back after a hiatus and we are beginning the year with a series exploring the topic of advocacy with people in the community with lived experience of sensory disability. We begin with a conversation with Robyn McKenzie.
Transcript Link is here.
2024-02-0522 min
Neurotech Daily7. The Future of In-Ear EEG with NextSense | Jonathan Berent (JB)The seventh episode of Neurotech Daily, features Jonathan Berent (JB), founder and CEO of NextSense.
NextSense is developing clinical grade in-ear EEG for epilepsy and sleep disorder detection. Originally a spin-out from Google X, JB's path to NextSense is an intriguing one. Read more here: from WIRED
For more about NextSense, visit: https://www.nextsense.io/Visit our website, https://www.neurotechdaily.com or reach out to us @neurotechdaily on Twitter. For more neurotech content, check out https://www.neurotechjp.com
2023-08-0637 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 116_Master of Disability Discussion with Dr Sue Silveira and Tanya Kysa_ NextSense Institute PodcastJoin Trudy as she talks with Dr. Sue Silveira, who is course Director, the Master of Disability Studies, and Tanya Kysa, who is graduate studies coordinator here at the NextSense Institute.
Find out more about your study options here.
Transcript can be accessed here.
2022-12-1316 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 115_Dr Cay Holbrook_NextSense Institute PodcastJoin Trudy as she talks to Dr Cay Holbrook about her conference experiences as she prepares her keynote address for the SPEVI 2023 Online Conference.
You can learn more about the conference here.
You can view the transcript here.
2022-12-1221 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 114_Professor John Ravenscroft_NextSense Institute PodcastJoin Trudy as she talks to SPEVI 2023 Keynote Professor John Ravenscroft.
Learn more about the conference here.
Download the podcast transcript here.
2022-12-0517 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 113_Dr Lisa Hamm_NextSense Institute PodcastJoin Trudy as she speaks to Lisa Hamm, one of the keynote speakers at the SPEVI 2023 Online Conference.
Find out more about the conference here.
Download the transcript here.
2022-11-2817 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 112_James Fielding from Audeara_ NextSense Institute PodcastJoin Trudy as she talks to James Fielding from Audeara.
Learn more about Audeara.
Download the transcript here.
2022-10-1114 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 111_Chris Ashenden_ NextSense Institute PodcastJoin Trudy as she talks to NextSense Teacher Chris Ashenden, the Team Manager/Player Mentor for the Australian Deaf Cricket Team.
Download the transcript here.
2022-09-2013 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 110_Jessica Kirkness_ NextSense Institute PodcastJoin Trudy as she talks to Dr Jessica Kirkness about her memoir: A Sense of You.
You can read some of Jessica's work here.
Download the transcript here.
2022-09-0416 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 109_ Elise Lonsdale _NextSense Institute PodcastJoin Trudy as she talks to Elise Lonsdale about the influence of COVID lockdowns on her work teaching and coaching peers in Assistive Technology.
Download the transcript here.
2022-08-2924 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 108_Arvind Chandna_NextSense Institute PodcastJoin Trudy as she chats to OMAA Symposium keynote speaker Arvind Chandna about adult CVI.
Download the transcript here.
Learn more about the OMAA Symposium here.
2022-08-2218 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 107_OMAA Symposium Panel members Nicola McDowell and Amanda Lueck_NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy is joined by OMAA Symposium Panel members Nicola McDowell and Amanda Lueck to talk about the Adults with CVI group.
You can access the transcript here.
More information about the OMAA Symposium is located here.
2022-08-1510 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 106_Newborn Hearing Screening Workshop Announcement_NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy talks to Professor Greg Leigh and Dr Rachael Beswick from the Australasian Newborn Hearing Screening Committee about the Workshop coming up on the 22nd July.
Workshop Details: Workshop link
Download the transcript here: Transcript
2022-07-1311 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 105_ John Lui_NextSense Institute PodcastJoin Trudy as she speaks with John Lui from Hear for You about their move to The Shepherd Centre and future activities.
Learn more about Hear for You on their website.
Download the transcript from this link.
2022-06-2011 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 104_ Erica Tandori and Stu Favilla_NextSense InstituteTrudy talks to Erica Tandori and Stu Favilla about developing accessible science content for people with vision impairment.
Rossjohn lab Sensory Science website: Link to the site
Download the transcript here: Episode transcript
2022-05-2323 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 103_Phia Damsma_NextSense Institute PodcastJoin Trudy as she talks to Phia Damsma about the wonderful apps she has developed to give children and students who are blind or have low vision experience with coding and mathematical concepts!
Join Phia for the 3 part online series: Early learning of digital skills for access to STEM
Find out more about the Ballyland apps here.
Download the Transcript here.
2022-05-1514 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 102_Christine Casey_ NextSense Institute PodcastJoin Trudy as she talks with Christine Casey about the braille letter songs she has developed for Education Queensland.
Hear more of the braille letter songs here.
Find out more about the course on the Queensland Braille Learning Progressions being run by NextSense Institute on 24 May here.
Download the transcript here.
2022-05-0910 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 101_Peter Cracknell_ NextSense Institute PodcastJoin Trudy as she speaks to Peter Cracknell from Quantum about his work in Assistive Technology and the 2022 Blind and Low Vision Masterclass Series beginning 6 May 2022.
Find out more about the Blind and Low Vision Masterclass Series here.
Download the transcript of this discussion here.
2022-05-0223 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 100_Professor Greg Leigh_NextSense Institute PodcastWe are proud to share episode 100 with you! This week's conversation is with NextSense Institute Director and Chairperson of the Australasian Newborn Hearing Screening Committee, Professor Greg Leigh.
Click here to download the transcript: Greg Leigh Podcast Transcript
Link to the Australasian Newborn Hearing Screening Committee Website
Considering becoming a Teacher of the Deaf? Follow the link to find out more! Postgraduate Study
2022-04-0419 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 99 _Frances Gentle_NextSense Institute PodcastJoin Trudy as she talks with Dr Frances Gentle about her work as a Specialist Vision Teacher in Australia and her global contribution.
Transcript: Click here to download
2022-03-2812 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 98- Alison Hawkins Bond- NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy talks to Alison Hawkins Bond about her research into reflective practices for Teachers of the Deaf.
Transcript: Click here to download
2022-03-2119 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 97 - Dr Robyn Cantle Moore -NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy is joined by Dr Robyn Cantle Moore to talk about her career as a teacher, opera singer and Teacher of the Deaf!
Transcript: Click here to download
2022-03-1421 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 96- Adam Metcalfe-NextSense Institute PodcastAs part of our Hearing Awareness Week celebrations, Trudy spoke to Adam Metcalfe to discuss the language journey he and his family have navigated since his daughter Anja was diagnosed with a hearing loss.
Transcript: Click here to download
2022-03-0317 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 95 -Suzan Temizer- NextSense Institute PodcastIt's Hearing Awareness Week! Trudy talk to Suzan Temizer about the language journey she and her family have undertaken since their son Kivanc was diagnosed with hearing loss.
Transcript: Click here to download
2022-03-0119 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 94 - Nese Sirikci - NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy talks to Nese Sirikci about her studies and work as a digital designer and advocate.
Website: https://nese.id.au/
Cochlear Malala Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrRdZYA6dCI
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf7apk2huueMAzzie6f6zJg
Transcript: click here to download
2021-11-2816 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 93 - Jessica Liang - NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy speaks with Jessica Liang, Project Coordinator at the Social Impact Hub.
https://www.socialimpacthub.org/
Transcript: click here to download
2021-11-2113 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 92 - Lauren Souter - NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy Smith speaks to Lauren Souter about her Bachelor of Environmental Science Degree.
Transcript: click here to download
2021-11-1411 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 91 - Stephan Tang - NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy speaks with Stephen Tang about his work as a DHH Mentor
Transcript: click here to download
2021-11-0711 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 90 - Dr Renee Punch - NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy speaks with academic Dr Renee Punch about post school transition for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
Transcript: click here to download
https://www.tandfonline.com/loi/ydei20
2021-10-3114 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 89 - Yiana Pandelis - NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy talks with working actress Yiana Pandelis about how she navigates the creative world with hearing loss.
Transcript: click here to download
2021-10-2511 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 88 - Cassidy Chow - NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy talks with NextSense Schools previous student and now a teacher assistant.
Transcript: click here to download
2021-10-1911 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 87 - Jeremy Kwok - NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy talks to Jeremy Kwok about his work as a tax advocate.
Transcript: click here to download!
Jeremy's website: https://myprofessionalpal.com/
2021-10-1112 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 86 - Rebecca Kim, Isabelle Boisvert, and Nicole Matthews - NextSense Institute PodcastRebecca Kim, Isabelle Boisvert and Nicole Matthews talk to Trudy about the importance of listening to patients’ lived experiences in clinical encounters.
Transcript: click here to download!
2021-10-0423 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 85 - Theodore Tsolakis - NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy chats with Theodore Tsolakis about how his braille skills are supporting his university studies in French and linguistics.
Transcript: click here to download!
2021-09-2709 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 84 - Nathan Barlow - NextSense Institute PodcastThis week, Trudy talks with Nathan Barlow.
Transcript: click here to download
2021-09-2026 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 83 - Dona Sauerburger - NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy talks with Dona about her upcoming OMAA Symposium keynote address.
Transcript: click here to download
2021-09-1316 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 82 - ITOD Conference Keynote speaker, Professor Jenna Voss - NextSense Institute PodcastProfessor Jenna Voss joins Trudy to talk about her keynote for the ITOD Conference coming up 10 September.
To find out more about the ITOD Conference, visit this website: https://www.nextsense.org.au/professional-development/itinerant-teacher-of-the-deaf-conference-2021
Transcript: click here to download
2021-09-0608 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 81 - Kay Daly and Angela Reynolds - NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy talks with OMAA representatives Angela Reynolds and Kay Daly about the upcoming OMAA Symposium on 28 September.
For more information about the OMAA Symposium, visit this website: https://www.omaaustralasia.com/resources/professional-development/omaa-online-symposium/
Transcript: click here to download
2021-08-3011 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 80 - Elise Lonsdale - NextSense Institute PodcastElise Lonsdale joins Trudy to talk about the importance of access to support the career aspirations and life journey of people with disability. dataaustralasia.com.au
Transcript: click here to download!
2021-08-2322 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 79 - Dr Frances Gentle and Pranitha Moodley - NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy talks to Dr Frances Gentle and Pranitha Moodley about their VISCON presentation focusing on maths for students who are blind or have low vision.
Transcript: click here to download!
2021-08-1611 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 78 - VISCON Keynote - NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy speaks with VISCON 2021 Keynote presenters Melissa Cain, Melissa Fanshawe and Polly Goodwin. To find out more about VISCON 2021, click on this link.
Transcript: click here to download
2021-08-0911 minNextSense Institute PodcastNextSense Institute Podcast - new name, same great podcast!We have a new name! Trudy talks with Chris Rehn and Nicole Smith about the rebrand of NextSense and what's next.
Transcript: click here to download
2021-08-0211 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 77 - Emily Shepherd - NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy catches up with Emily Shepherd from UsherKids Australia to talk about their webinar series.
www.usherkidsaustralia.com
Transcript: Click here to download!
2021-03-2112 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 76 - Bronie Lemow - NextSense Institute PodcastBronie Lemow joins Trudy to talk about her own journey through high school, university and into her professional life.
Transcript: click here to download!
2021-03-1515 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 75 - Simone Punch - NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy talks to Simone Punch about her journey through school and university to become an audiologist.
Transcript: Click here to download!
2021-03-0819 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 74 - Tim Byatt - NextSense Institute PodcastTim Byatt joins Trudy to begin our month long conversation about career paths for people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
Transcript: Click here to download!
2021-03-0113 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 73 - Gia Kuek - NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy talks to Gia Kuek about the challenges faced by her deaf sone Kristopher through all stages of his life.
Transcript: Click here to download!
2021-02-2118 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 72 - Kristopher Kuek - NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy talks to Kristopher Kuek about his experiences as a deaf student in Indonesia, America and New Zealand.
Transcript: Click here to download!
2021-02-1410 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 71 - Gia Kuek - NextSense Institute PodcastWelcome back! We are happy to share this first episode in 2021!
Trudy talks to Gia Kuek (pronounced Gee-a quek) about her experiences as a mother of a son with hearing loss.
Transcript: Click here to download!
2021-02-0714 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 70 - Neryl Horn - NextSense Institute PodcastTrudy and Neryl chat about their experiences working towards certification as Auditory Verbal Therapists.
We are on a break until February 2021, have a safe & relaxing festive break!
Transcript: Click here to download!
2020-12-0617 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 69 - Ben Clare - NextSense Institute PodcastBen Clare joins Trudy to talk about his work for ICEVI in the Pacific Islands and as the SPEVI 2021 Online Conference Convenor.
Transcript: Click here to download!
SPEVI 2021 Conference: speviconference.org.au
2020-11-2919 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 68 - Charlotte Cushman - NextSense Institute PodcastSPEVI Conference keynote Charlotte Cushman joins Trudy to talk about Celebrating Change in the field of Vision Education.
Transcript: Click here to download!
https://www.pathstoliteracy.org/
Charlotte's course: click here!
2020-11-2215 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 67 - Emma Bennison - NextSense Institute PodcastEmma Bennison joins Trudy to talk about Blind Citizens Australia and her advocacy work for Arts Access Australia.
Transcript: click here to download!
Blind Citizens Australia website: bca.org.au
New Horizons Podcast: bca.org.au/new-horizons
SPEVI 2021 Conference: speviconference.org.au
2020-11-1520 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 66 - Zoe Dunne - NextSense Institute PodcastThis week, we revisit our chat with Zoe Dunne, as we did in Episode 30. We think the messages Zoe shared about her University journey is a valuable one for our students right now. We hope you enjoy this podcast reissue.
Transcript: click here to download!
2020-11-0808 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 65 - Megan Prictor - NextSense Institute PodcastMegan Prictor from Cataract Kids Australia tells us about childhood cataracts. Cataract Kids website: http://www.cataractkids.org.au/
Transcript: click here to download!
2020-11-0119 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 64 - Claire Farrington - NextSense Institute PodcastThis week, we are revisiting an old episode - Claire Farrington has joined us to share useful information about the RIDBC Renwick Centre and Macquarie University Masters courses.
Claire Farrington: claire.farrington@ridbc.org.au | 02 9872 0811
Transcript: Click here to download!
2020-10-2506 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 63 - Lee Strickland - NextSense Institute PodcastWelcome back! After a brief hiatus for the spring holidays, Lee Strickland talks to Trudy about the importance of music programs for children who are Blind, have low vision or multiple impairments.
Transcript: Click here to download
2020-10-1911 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 62 - Kaye Scott - NextSense Institute PodcastThis week, we speak with Kaye Scott about her work "Walking on stilts while juggling: why we need to consider Theory of Mind". Please note we are on hiatus until Term 4 resumes!
Transcript: click here to download
2020-09-2111 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 61 - Nate Quinell - NextSense Institute PodcastThis week, we speak with Nate Quinell about this career as a chef, and his passion for food.
Transcript: click here to download | Nate's website: http://www.thehurricanechef.com.au/
2020-09-1412 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 60 - Andrea Salins - NextSense Institute PodcastThis week, we chat with Andrea Salins about her PhD research into literacy and spelling with students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Andrea is one of our presenters at the Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf Conference, which takes place online this coming Friday! Register here: https://bit.ly/3h5blul
Transcript: click here to download!
2020-09-0810 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 59 - David Eckstein - NextSense Institute PodcastThis week, we speak to David Eckstein about career counselling for those who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, or Blind or Low Vision. We cover lots in this episode which may be helpful to students thinking about their career after high school.
Transcript: Click here to download | https://www.ncsehe.edu.au/2020-ncsehe-equity-fellow-david-eckstein/
2020-08-3123 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 58 - Helen St Clair Tracy - NextSense Institute PodcastHelen St Clair Tracy joins us to talk about CVI. Helen is one of our keynote speakers at the OMAA Online Symposium; be sure to check out the below links:
Transcript: Click here to download!
https://cviscotland.org/ | https://www.omaaustralasia.com/2020/05/28/omaa-online-symposium/
2020-08-2413 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 57 - Lil Deverell - NextSense Institute PodcastLil Deverell joins us to talk about her personal experience with adult diagnosed AHDH.
Transcript: Click here to download | https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/
2020-08-1724 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 56 - Natalie Teakle - NextSense Institute PodcastNatalie Teakle joins us to talk about supporting clients with Single Sided Deafness.
Transcript: Click here to download!
2020-08-1012 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 55 - Lil Deverell - NextSense Institute PodcastThis week, Lil Deverell talks to us about measuring functional vision and implications for orientation and mobility specialists.
www.lildeverell.net | OMAA Online Symposium website
Transcript: Click here!
2020-08-0329 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 54 - Rebecca Claridge - NextSense Institute PodcastThis week, we chat to Rebecca Claridge from MED-EL about their Remote Lesson Kits.
MED-EL Remote Lessons Kit
Transcript: coming soon!
2020-07-2713 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 53 - Dave Brady, Hear for You - NextSense Institute PodcastDavid Brady, CEO of Hear for You, joins us again to talk about taking their mentor programs for Deaf Teens online.
https://hearforyou.com.au/
Transcript: Click here to download!
2020-07-2022 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 52 - Dave Williams - NextSense Institute PodcastThis week, we chat to Dave Williams, the first blind person to complete the accessible UEBOnline course. We chat about the importance of online accessibility and learning.
Transcript: Click here to download!
2020-06-2919 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 51 - Tim Byatt - NextSense Institute PodcastThis week, we speak to podcast friend Tim Byatt about his PhD research about social capital for adolescents who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
Transcript: Click here to download!
2020-06-2215 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 49 - Lauren Townsend - NextSense Institute PodcastThis week, we speak to Lauren Townsend about NSW Deaf Sports!
Transcript: Click here to download!
2020-06-0813 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 48 - Sandra Staffieri - NextSense Institute PodcastThis week, we speak to Sandra Staffieri, an orthoptist with a wealth of experience in paediatric ophthalmology. Sandra chats to us about occlusion and eye patching.
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2020-06-0119 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 47 - Melissa Orrett and Elizabeth Fisher - NextSense Institute PodcastJoin Melissa Orrett and Elizabeth Fisher as they talk about supporting clients who use Auslan to communicate in telepractice
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2020-05-2516 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 46 - Tricia d'Apice - NextSense Institute PodcastSpecialist Teacher of Students who are Blind or Low Vision students Tricia d’Apice joins us to share ideas and solutions for supporting this population over telepractice.
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2020-05-1815 minNextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 45 - Tim Byatt - NextSense Institute PodcastJoin Trudy and Tim as they talk about supporting school aged students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing through telepractice.
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