I am sorry for what you are going through .When I had my laproscopy nothing was covered by the medicare safety net - as it only covers outpatient expenses I was told. But it does count to the medical expenses threshold for tax purposes over $1500 you get 20% back above the $1500 only and only if you pay tax to offset.

I was out of pocket most for anaethetist -not sure of surgeon because she had no gap arrangement with health fund.

I was a day only surgery so I didn't stay overnight but it was about $400 odd.

I was over the threshold too because of IVF. It would go to the Women's Hospital - they can't refuse you treatment for weight issues if it is endometriosis as they is not a weight related disease.It is painful and you deserve better.

Through public system I had a hysteroscopy & curette and I had NO OUT of Pocket expenses at all - you would find it rare to pay as a public patient in public hospital.

I am sure they would have women's health clinic in most major hospitals - with gynae/obstetrics. Ask your GP for a referral or turn up at casulty in pain and say you can't take it anymore.

It you are having problems TTC with PCOS you would be best to try the public fertility clinics too - they might have some options for you.