# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Take Control of Your Medical Bills with Dr Margaret Faux
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Ever wondered why Medicare rebates keep going up - but your medical bills do too?About this EventMany Australians assume their healthcare is fully covered yet are often surprised by unexpected costs. This workshop builds confidence, awareness and practical skills—particularly for those who may be most vulnerable to billing complexity.Join nurse-turned-lawyer Dr Margaret Faux as she unpicks how the Medicare system really works from the inside.You'll learn how to:Get every cent you're entitled to from Medicare and private health insurance.Access free and low-cost care, 24/7.Use new care pathways and make the most of your My Health Record.Read and question your medical bills like a pro.Choose the right private health insurance - if you need it at all.Avoid hidden fees and big out-of-pocket surprises.Understand your rights in public hospitals.Attendees are encouraged to bring their own medical bills and smartphones.In this session, Dr Faux will guide you while you use your apps in real time to discover the best ways to save money, ensuring you receive great healthcare and all your legitimate entitlements. This is a practical, highly engaging session designed to empower everyday Australians. You will learn to better understand the system and receive hands-on practical guidance.When: Friday 19 JuneWhere: Community Room 1, Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre; 80 Rickard Road, BankstownTime: 10am-noonFor more information call 9707 9704Accessibility Information:Canterbury-Bankstown Library is committed to providing inclusive library services and programs. Please email libraryprograms@cbcity.nsw.gov.au.Our venue is accessible with ramp, accessible bathrooms, and parking available.About the Author:Dr Margaret Faux is a nurse-turned-lawyer with a PhD on Medicare claiming and compliance – Australia’s leading expert on how the system really works.She’s spent decades navigating the frontline and legal battlegrounds of healthcare, processed millions of medical bills and is driven by one core belief: every Australian deserves fair, affordable access to care. Medicare and private health insurance were designed to serve you, not confuse you – and nothing enrages her more than seeing people miss out because of red tape, billing scams, or misinformation.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bankstown/take-control-of-your-medical-bills-with-dr-margaret-faux/100001987968189369
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, workshops, art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Bankstown
- **state**: NS
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre
- **lat**: -33.9149462
- **long**: 151.034732
- **full address**: Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre, 80 Rickard Road, Bankstown, Australia

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Take Control of Your Medical Bills with Dr Margaret Faux being held?
  - **A:** Take Control of Your Medical Bills with Dr Margaret Faux takes place on Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre, 80 Rickard Road, Bankstown, Australia.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Take Control of Your Medical Bills with Dr Margaret Faux?
  - **A:** Take Control of Your Medical Bills with Dr Margaret Faux is organized by Canterbury Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centres.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Take Control of Your Medical Bills with Dr Margaret Faux is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bankstown, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Take Control of Your Medical Bills with Dr Margaret Faux sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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