Connected Health Australia

06/03/2026

So last year our Founder Tracy Finnegan sat and did a podcast with Dylan from Metrix. It’s been in production, but we are pleased to be able to share the whole interview. It’s a deep dive into her personal journey of creating ConnectED. Anyone who is struggling with challenges or are at a crossroad this is an insightful and inspiring interview.

Tracey Finnegan reveals how ConnectEd became wildly profitable by doing the opposite of what consultants recommend. Her contrarian approach changed everythin...

06/03/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗘𝗗 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗘𝗗𝗦, 𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗖𝗔𝗦.

When symptoms are complex and conversations feel unclear, having the right support matters.

On the ConnectED website you can:

✔ Access practical patient resources
✔ Read evidence based blogs
✔ Learn how to better prepare for medical appointments
✔ Learn about the ConnectED Health Assessment App
✔ Discover tools designed to support clearer, more confident conversations

It’s a space built to help you connect the dots, and advocate with clarity.

Visit connectedhealth.au to explore the support available.

05/03/2026

❤️‍🩹 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗦? 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗠𝗖𝗔𝗦).
When mast cells flare, they release chemicals like histamine. This can contribute to symptoms such as flushing, dizziness, brain fog, GI upset, and blood pooling, all of which may worsen POTS.

MCAS doesn’t always present with obvious rashes or hives. It can look different for everyone. For some people, addressing MCAS can help improve overall symptom stability.

04/03/2026

You’re unwell.”
“Your symptoms are real.”
“But your blood tests are normal.”
For many people living with hEDS, POTS and MCAS, this experience is all too familiar.

Our latest blog explores why standard testing can miss what’s actually happening, particularly during flares, and why timing, relevance, context and pattern recognition matter more than sheer volume of biomarkers.

It’s not about replacing clinicians.
It’s not about self-diagnosis.

It’s about restoring balance in care through thoughtful, patient-led, evidence-informed approaches.

If you’ve ever felt dismissed by “normal” results, this article may help reframe the conversation from:

“Everything looks fine”
to
“Here’s what’s happening.”

Read the full blog here:
https://tinyurl.com/mpks4ktw

03/03/2026

Supporting someone with hEDS or POTS during an autonomic crisis can feel overwhelming, especially when symptoms escalate quickly and unpredictably.

That’s why we’ve developed practical, trauma informed guidance to help caregivers feel more prepared and supported.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗘𝗗𝗦/𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀:

• Red flags for escalation and when to call emergency services
• Clear roles during a crisis including vital monitoring, hydration and grounding support
• Preventative strategies to reduce instability
• Communication tips to reduce fear and overstimulation
• Self care reminders for caregivers

As outlined in the guide, invisible instability is still instability and having a plan matters.

This is just one of several evidence informed, patient centred resources available in the ConnectED Patient Resources section.

If you or someone you love is navigating hEDS, POTS, MCAS or autonomic instability, we invite you to explore the full article and other practical tools designed to support clearer conversations and safer care.

Visit the Patient Resources page to read the full article and access additional helpful resources:

https://connectedhealth.au/resources/patient/

02/03/2026

𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲💙
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is complex, often misunderstood, and frequently underdiagnosed.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀.
𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿.

These awards recognise healthcare professionals who demonstrate outstanding commitment, knowledge, and compassion in the care of people living with POTS.

When clinicians listen carefully, connect symptom patterns, and take patients seriously, outcomes improve. Lives change.

At ConnectED, we believe better awareness and stronger collaboration between patients and healthcare providers leads to more accurate diagnoses and more confident care conversations.

If you know a clinician who goes above and beyond in supporting patients with POTS, consider nominating them.

Because recognising excellence helps raise the standard of care for everyone.

Learn more about the awards here:
👉 https://potsfoundation.org.au/clinical-excellence-awards/

01/03/2026

Support that helps you stand taller and feel stronger.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 ‘𝗡𝗲𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗲’ 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸, 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆.

At ConnectED, we’ve found that improved upper body support can positively impact symptoms associated with POTS, dysautonomia and persistent pain.

✔ Comfortable, adjustable design
✔ Supports shoulders and mid-back
✔ Easy to wear under clothing

Visit the ConnectED Shop to learn more and see if it’s right for you.
Visit https://connectedhealth.au/shop/

28/02/2026

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆, 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗱.

If you’re living with hEDS, POTS, MCAS or complex, overlapping symptoms, you may have spent years trying to explain what’s happening in your body, often without clear answers.

The ConnectED Health Assessment App helps you:
✔ Track your symptoms in a structured way
✔ Identify patterns that may be missed in short appointments
✔ Generate a personalised report to share with your GP or specialist
✔ Walk into appointments feeling clearer and more confident
This is not a diagnostic tool.

It’s a tool for communication designed to help you be heard sooner.

If you’re tired of feeling dismissed or misunderstood, this could be your next step forward.

Download the ConnectED Health Assessment App here:

🔗 https://connectedhealth.au/assessment-app/

27/02/2026

💜 𝗙𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 – 𝟳 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 (𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹)
The Ehlers-Danlos Society is hosting a virtual summit focused on female health in EDS and HSD.

Topics include periods, pregnancy, pelvic pain, bladder dysfunction, menopause, and more.

If this is relevant to you or someone you support, learn more and register via The Ehlers-Danlos Society.

25/02/2026

Today we want to acknowledge and thank Gensemer, PhD for her extraordinary contribution to the Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos and complex chronic illness community.

Cortney’s work has helped elevate patient voices in research and deepen our understanding of highly complex and poorly understood conditions like hEDS. Her commitment to rigorous science, collaboration, and lived experience has shaped conversations that truly matter.

We are deeply grateful for the impact she has made, and continues to make, in this space.

Wishing you every success and fulfilment in your next chapter,
Cortney. We’re excited to see what you do next 💜
(We’ve linked to Cortney’s reflection below — it’s well worth a read.)

23/02/2026

Living with hEDS, POTS or MCAS means managing symptoms most people never see. ❤️‍🩹

You deserve to be heard — and supported.

22/02/2026

💙 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝘆𝘀𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗮? 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻.

How many of these did you experience today?

⚡ Dizziness or lightheadedness when standing
🧠 Brain fog or trouble concentrating
💓 Racing heart or palpitations
😴 Fatigue that doesn’t match your effort
🧂 Craving salt or constantly managing hydration
🛏 Needing to lie down to reset

Drop a number in the comments, or tell us which one hit hardest today.

If this feels familiar, you’re not imagining it. Dysautonomia can be complex, fluctuating, and deeply disruptive, especially when symptoms are dismissed or misunderstood.

We’ve created a clear, patient-friendly guideline to help you understand POTS and dysautonomia, and support more structured conversations with your healthcare provider.

👉 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:
https://connectedhealth.au/pots/


Because clearer understanding is the first step toward better care.