Welcome

Join us in Adelaide, June 4–5, 2026, for CONVERGE: Examining Common Pathways in Invisible Illness.

Hosted by the Australian POTS Foundation, CONVERGE 2026 explores the shared biological, clinical, and lived experience pathways across invisible illnesses—anchored by Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and related neuroimmune axis disorders.

  • Thursday 4 June: Clinical & Scientific Day
    Designed for health professionals and researchers, this day features international speakers and cutting-edge sessions examining diagnostic, therapeutic, and mechanistic overlaps between multiple complex chronic conditions.

  • Friday 5 June: Community Day
    Tailored for people living with POTS and similar invisible conditions—as well as carers, friends, and supporters—this day focuses on connection, education, and practical tools for living well with invisible illness.

Join us in Adelaide, stay for the long weekend, and be part of the growing effort to transform care through collaboration across science, medicine, and lived experience.

We look forward to your participation in this transformative event.

Dr Marie-Claire Seeley (CEO) & Dr Celine Gallagher (Scientific Chair)
Australian POTS Foundation

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What is POTS?

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, commonly referred to as POTS, is a complex and often misunderstood condition that affects the autonomic nervous system. This system controls things your body does automatically such as controlling your heart rate, breathing and digestion. When it’s not working correctly, it can cause a multitude of symptoms that seem unrelated to each other.

Sometimes POTS is referred to as dysautonomia, which is an umbrella term for multiple conditions that affect the autonomic nervous system.

Our Mission

A brighter future for those living with POTS, through education, advocacy, support and research.

The Australian POTS Foundation is committed to improving outcomes for those with POTS by raising funds for improved education, research, advocacy and support for those living with POTS.

2026 Excellence in Care Awards

The Australian POTS Foundation has opened nominations for the 2026 Excellence in Care Awards, recognising clinicians and multidisciplinary teams delivering high-quality, patient-centred care for people living with POTS.

These awards are community-nominated and highlight excellence grounded in collaboration, equity, and lived experience. Award recipients will be recognised at the 2026 Converge Conference in June.

Nominations close 29 March 2026.
Learn more: https://potsfoundation.org.au/clinical-excellence-awards/