NICU Care
Overview
Specialised intensive care for newborns in advanced NICUs equipped with high-tech incubators, ventilators, and monitoring. Our partner hospitals deliver nicu care using internationally recognised protocols, latest-generation equipment, and surgeons with extensive experience — many internationally trained. NICU care in Australia is largely public-funded but with regional access challenges. Self-funded NICU approaches AUD 4,000 per day privately. Through Earth Abroad's partner network in India, the same nicu care is available from $650 — at a fraction of Australian self-funded cost — in JCI-accredited facilities with care quality matching or exceeding Australian standards.
Cost Comparison by Country
| Country | Avg. Cost | Hospital Stay | Savings vs Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | AUD $650 - $1,800 per day | Varies | Save ~66% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | AUD $1,500 - $3,500 per day | Varies | Save ~20-30% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia Self-Funded | AUD $2,000 - $5,400 per day | — | — |
Pricing indicative. Includes procedure, hospital accommodation, standard medications, nursing care, and post-procedure care. Flights, accommodation outside hospital, and travel insurance budgeted separately.
For Australian Patients: NICU care in Australia is largely public-funded but with regional access challenges. Self-funded NICU approaches AUD 4,000 per day privately.
What's Included
- Pre-procedure consultation and diagnostic workup review
- All physician, anaesthesia and theatre fees
- Private room hospital accommodation for full duration of stay
- All standard medications and consumables in-hospital
- Specialist nursing care and post-operative monitoring
- Airport transfers and local transport in destination city
- Dedicated Earth Abroad care coordinator throughout stay
- Medical visa invitation letter (for India)
- 90-day post-treatment remote support and follow-up
Partner Hospitals
Apollo Hospitals Chennai
🇮🇳 Chennai, India · JCI Accredited · NABH Certified
India's leading multi-specialty hospital group. Internationally trained specialists across all medical disciplines.
Fortis Healthcare Delhi
🇮🇳 New Delhi, India · JCI Accredited · NABH Certified
National referral centre with dedicated international patient services. Specialists across all major medical fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Recommended Package
NICU Care + Aftercare Package
Varies by case
Chennai or Delhi, India
From AUD ~650
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