
The Heart Foundation and the Australian POTS Foundation, are joining forces to improve understanding, treatment, and care for all people in Australian living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).

POTS is a life altering condition that too often goes unrecognised. Partnering with the Australian POTS Foundation will help us raise awareness, encourage research and back practical support for people affected by it. Early diagnosis and good management can transform daily life, and we’re committed to working with the POTS community to make that a reality across Australia.
David Lloyd
Heart Foundation CEO
The Australian POTS Foundation is a charity dedicated to supporting people living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). We work to improve understanding, diagnosis and care by providing reliable information for patients and delivering education for clinicians across Australia. Our efforts include funding research, building awareness and advocating for equitable access to health care.
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POTS and the Heart Foundation are coming together to work with Australian communities to improve understanding, treatment and care of individuals impacted by POTS.
This partnership marks a significant step forward in improving the lives of Australians affected by POTS and other complex cardiovascular and autonomic disorders.
Through this collaboration, we aim to:

Our collaboration with the Heart Foundation reflects our shared belief that lived experience must guide research, education and policy reform for Australians living with heart conditions. Working together gives us the ability to drive better care, better understanding and better outcomes for all Australians.
Dr. Marie-Claire Seeley
POTS Foundation CEO & Founder

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Last updated05 January 2026