In Perth, Aurora Bariatrics and A/Prof Blackham work with SuperCare to facilitate early superannuation access for weight loss surgeries. Specialising in revision bariatric surgeries, gastric sleeve, and gastric bypass surgeries, their team is committed to providing supportive care, while SuperCare helps patients navigate the financial elements of their transformative health journey through accessing early release of superannuation. A/Prof Blackham is a Consultant Bariatric & General Surgeon, Academic and Director of Aurora Bariatrics.  She is the only Surgeon to have won both the AMA WA Junior Doctor of the Year and the John Corboy Medal (highest award for a Surgical Trainee) from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.

A/Prof Blackham undertook specialist training in bariatric surgery in Perth and Melbourne and was bestowed the IFSO Asia Pacific Medtronic scholarship in London as well as the ANZGOSA-Upper GI Younger Fellow scholarship.

After completing 20 years of medical and surgical training she was awarded a Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowship, granting further access to international surgical immersions in Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Singapore, London and Vienna.

A/Prof Blackham is an academic surgeon, having completed two Masters in both Surgery and Legal Medicine, as well as a current PhD Candidate researching quality and excellence within the discipline of bariatric surgery via The University of Western Australia. She is an Editorial Board member of the Journal of SOARD (Society for Obesity And Related Disease) and a reviewer for the Australian/New Zealand Journal of Surgery.
She has continued a lifetime of advocacy for junior doctors within the Australian Medical Association and Postgraduate Medical Council of Western Australia. She is a Royal Australasian College of Surgeons council-appointed member for both the Prevocational Skills & Education Committee as well as the Skills & Oversight Committee.

She is dedicated to ensuring surgical safety and quality practice, as well as a kind and caring demeanour. She has a passion for pursuit of a healthy lifestyle and is a passionate advocate for engaging in patient’s wellbeing and future health goals.

A/Prof Blackham ensures compassion and excellence in caring for all her patients.

Eligible Services

Aurora Bariatrics provides a range of specialised services, including:

• Gastric Sleeve Surgery
• Gastric Bypass Surgery
• Revision Bariatric Surgery: Band-to-Sleeve conversion, Band-to-Bypass conversion, Sleeve-to-Gastric Bypass conversion, Pouch tightening or resize

Eligible patients may be able to access their superannuation to help fund these treatments, with guidance and support provided by SuperCare.

SuperCare is Australia’s trusted leader in facilitating early superannuation access for essential medical treatments. With over a decade of experience and thousands of successful applications, we combine expertise, compassion, and transparency to support your health journey.

• Stress-Free Process: We handle the complexities so you can focus on your health.
• No Approval, No Fee Guarantee: You only pay if your application is successful.
• Trusted Expertise: As Registered Tax Agents (RTA), we ensure every application is fully compliant with Australian regulations.
• Collaborative Care: Working with thousands of healthcare providers nationwide to remove financial barriers to care.

At SuperCare, we’re here to make healthcare accessible when it matters most. Let us guide you through the process with confidence and peace of mind.