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Annual Giving
$13.2M

About

NextSense is an Australian service delivery organization supporting people with hearing and vision loss, including deafblind individuals. They provide comprehensive services including cochlear implant programs, vision services, school support, and professional education, while conducting research through their NextSense Institute.

Tips for Applicants

NextSense is not a grant-making foundation - it is a service delivery organization. Those seeking funding should look to NextSense as a service provider rather than a funder. For organizations seeking partnerships, highlight alignment with NextSense's mission of supporting people with hearing and vision loss, and emphasize evidence-based, person-centered approaches.

Giving Philosophy

NextSense operates as a service delivery organization focused on person-centered, team-based approaches to supporting individuals with hearing and vision loss. They advocate for keeping literacy options (including braille) on the agenda, promoting independence, and ensuring inclusion in all aspects of life. Their approach emphasizes assessing the whole person in their environment rather than just clinical settings.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2019
$61.0M$261.0M$223.9M
FY2018
$4.0M
$51.1M$227.3M$191.9M
FY2017
$13.2M
$52.9M$187.7M$178.1M
3yr total$17.2MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

healtheducationresearchdisability
Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
individualschoolnfp

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Not applicable - NextSense is a service delivery organization rather than a traditional philanthropic foundation. Revenue is generated through service delivery rather than accumulated wealth from founders.
Revenue Sources
service_delivery

Board & Leadership

Jane Simmons
director
ACNC
Charles Cowper
board member
ACNC
DAVID DINTE
officeholder
ACNC
Matthew Pearce
board member
ACNC
Robyn Parker
board member
ACNC
ACNC
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: medium
Foundation profile updated: 27 April 2026 (13 days ago)
Website scan updated: 27 April 2026 (13 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 5
Added: 5 March 2026 (66 days ago)
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