Costs & Payment Options

Uninsured Patients

If you don’t have private health insurance — or your current policy doesn’t include hospital cover for bariatric surgery — you may still be eligible to proceed with surgery through our Fixed-Price Package for Uninsured Patients at St John of God Murdoch.

This option is designed for patients who:

  • Do not have private hospital insurance
  • Only have extras/ancillary cover (not hospital cover)
  • Have inadequate cover (bariatric surgery usually requires Gold-tier hospital cover)


Eligibility for Uninsured Surgery

Not all patients are suitable for uninsured surgery. To be eligible, you must:

  • Be aged between 18–55 years
  • Have a BMI under 45 and weigh less than 150kg
  • Have no more than two significant medical conditions (e.g. severe sleep apnoea, uncontrolled diabetes)
  • Be registered with Medicare
  • Be approved by your surgeon and bariatric GP - During your consultation with Dr Blackham we will give you a complete and comprehensive report of your sleeve risk/benefit calculator, personalised to you. The initial consultation will need to be an in-person consultation; all other appointments can be done via Telehealth.

Note: This package is only available for gastric sleeve surgery. If you're considering bypass surgery or revision procedures, please contact us directly.


What’s Included in the Fixed-Price Package?

We offer a complete gastric sleeve surgery package for uninsured patients for $21,499. This includes:

  • Aurora Bariatric Management Fee (see below)
  • Your Procedure Fee
  • Anaesthetist & Assistant Surgeon Fees
  • Two-night hospital stay (including theatre time and surgical equipment fees)
  • Post-op follow-up appointments with your Surgeon, Bariatric GP and Nurse Practitioner as part of the Aurora Care Plan


What’s Not Included?

The following are not covered by the package:

  • Pre-operative appointments (those excluded from the Bariatric Management Fee)
  • Dietetic aftercare
  • Discharge medications


Important Considerations

If you experience complications or need readmission after surgery:

  • You cannot be readmitted to St John of God Murdoch under this package
  • Additional care (including emergency surgery, readmission hospital stays, or IV medications) will be at your own expense

That’s why eligibility screening is so important — we assess your risk carefully to ensure this option is safe for you.



The Aurora Bariatric Management Fee & What's Included

Our one-off Bariatric Management Fee covers your comprehensive pre and post-operative care for 12 months post-op, including:

  • Pre-operative consent appointment
  • Pre-operative planning with Bariatric GP, Surgeon and Dietitian
  • All post-op consults with Aurora After Care Plan - this is a minimum of 6 appointments for 12 months post-op with your Surgeon, Nurse Practitioner, Bariatric GP and access to SleevePlus
  • Administrative support and care coordination


All Patients: Your Aurora Box

Every patient receives an Aurora Box — a curated welcome pack including:

  • Bariatric Nutrition Guide & Cookbook
  • Protein shake/bar and vitamin samples
  • Portion control container and water bottle
  • Meal replacement card for dining out discreetly
  • Lip balm and hand cream
  • Personalised welcome letter from Dr Blackham

*Note: contents may vary depending on availability of products.


Flexible Payment Plan Options

We offer access to leading medical payment providers:

1. ZipMoney

  • Interest-free for 6 months
  • From $36/week
  • Apply online or contact us for support at  Zip.co


2. TLC (Total Lifestyle Credit)

  • Loans from $2,000–$50,000
  • Covers all medical and clinic costs
  • Flexible terms up to 84 months
  • Aurora TLC Portal: Apply Here


Still Have Questions?

Choosing weight loss surgery is a major decision — financially and personally. We’re here to make it clear, manageable, and empowering.

Contact Us:
📞 (08) 6478 7631
✉️ info@aurorabariatrics.com.au or head to the Contact Us page to submit an inquiry.

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