Help me pay for spinal decompression surgery at Sydney Orthopedic Institute

In March I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at Sydney Orthopedic Institute recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $9,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $6,350 short. Doctors at Sydney Orthopedic Institute told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $9,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a care assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $6,350 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,250 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,550 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $460 • Post-operative medication: $170 • Physiotherapy sessions: $690 • Travel and lodging for the family: $230 With deep gratitude, Thiện