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- Accepted by employers/universities
- No medicare card required
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Australian AHPRA Registered Doctors
Telehealth medical certificates for sick leave
- What is it – A legally valid medical certificate for work, school, university or carer's leave – delivered to your inbox after assessment by an AHPRA-registered practitioner ready to be shared with your employer or university/school.
- Who it's for – for anyone requiring official proof of absence for minor, short-term illnesses (cold, flu, gastro, migraine) who can't — or would rather not — attend a clinic in person.
- Waiting time – Reviewed typically within ~30 mins* Requests taken 24/7.
- No Medicare card needed
- From $15.95 — flat-fee, upfront pricing with no after-hours or weekend surcharges. Full refund if a certificate is not issued.
- Each med cert issued online has the provider’s AHPRA number and signature, and date of unfitness - making it valid for employers and University/School.
- All certificates are legally valid under the Fair Work Act 2009
- Verification – Employers and universities can instantly confirm authenticity via the unique verification code on every certificate at medileave.com.au/verify.
*may vary during peak/busy times.
Which telehealth medical certificate do you need?
Work Leave Certificate
Get a doctors certificate for work issued online by an AHPRA-registered doctor
From
$16.95
Carer's Leave Certificate
Take time off to care for someone unwell with an carer's leave medical certificate
From
$16.95
University & School Leave Certificate
Get a dr certificate online for Uni or school, accepted by Australian universities and education providers.
From
$15.95
Multi-Day Certificates
Need more than 3 days off?
From
$35.00
*can take longer during peak / busy times
How to get a telehealth medical certificate with MediLeave?
Complete a quick questionnaire in just a few minutes.
Your AHPRA-registered Healthcare Practitioner will review your request and ask any follow-up questions. All our doctors are qualified & AHPRA-registered – this means the strictest guidelines set out by the Medical Board of Australia.
If approved, get your telehealth certificate delivered to your inbox. It’s that simple! We only charge you if your certificate is approved.
Online Questionnaire
Complete a quick questionnaire in just a few minutes.
Doctor's Consultation
Your AHPRA-registered Healthcare Practitioner will review your request and ask any follow-up questions. All our doctors are qualified & AHPRA-registered – this means the strictest guidelines set out by the Medical Board of Australia.
Certificate Emailed
If approved, get your certificate delivered to your inbox. It’s that simple! We only charge you if your certificate is approved.
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Current wait time:⏱ 30 mins(est.)
What our patients say
Getting an Online Medical Certificate is easy & fast
Whether you call it a sick certificate or a medical certificate, MediLeave makes getting your sick certificate online quick, secure and hassle-free.
Legally valid
Complies with the Australian Fair Work Act & is the same as an in-person certificate
Employer-verifiable certificate
Unique code included for online verification by employers and universities.
Instant delivery
Receive your certificate directly to your email inbox
Accepted nation-wide
Accepted by employers and universities/schools
* The issuing of a certificate is at the sole discretion of the reviewing Healthcare Professional
Current wait time:⏱ 30 mins(est.)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our telehealth Medical Certificates
Do I need a video consultation to get a telehealth medical certificate?
No – in most cases you won’t need a video call. Although “tele” is in the name, the process starts with a short online questionnaire that takes just a few minutes. An Australian AHPRA-registered doctor then reviews your request and a brief phone may suffice for any follow-up information.
A video consultation is only used where the doctor considers it clinically necessary — for example, if they need to visually assess a symptom before issuing a certificate. That’s the doctor’s decision, made in line with RACGP telehealth guidance, and it’s always about making sure your assessment is safe and appropriate.
What's the difference between a phone and video telehealth consult?
Both are legitimate telehealth consultations with an AHPRA-registered Australian doctor -the only difference is how you connect.
A phone consult is our standard approach. You complete a short online questionnaire, and the doctor calls you to discuss your symptoms and ask any follow-up questions. It’s quick, works anywhere with mobile reception, doesn’t rely on data or a stable internet connection, and suits most everyday requests like telehealth medical certificates for sick leave or carer’s leave.
A video consult adds a visual assessment. It’s used when the doctor needs to actually see something to make a safe clinical decision — a rash, a swollen joint, an eye or skin problem, or a wound that needs reviewing. Video also helps when a condition is more complex and the doctor wants a fuller picture before advising on treatment.
You don’t need to work out which one you need. Complete your request and the doctor will decide what’s clinically appropriate, in line with RACGP telehealth standards. If they’d like to switch to video, they’ll let you know during the call and send you a link — no app download required.
Either way, if your request is approved, your certificate, referral or eScript is sent straight to your inbox.
Are telehealth medical certificates legal and valid for work in Australia?
Yes. A medical certificate issued after a telehealth consultation carries exactly the same legal standing as one issued in a clinic. Australian law doesn’t distinguish between the two — what matters is that the certificate is issued by a registered health practitioner acting within their scope of practice, based on an appropriate assessment.
Under the Fair Work Act 2009, employees are entitled to paid sick and carer’s leave and must provide their employer with reasonable evidence that the leave was taken for a permitted reason. A telehealth doctors certificate from a registered practitioner is the most common form of that evidence, however it’s delivered. Telehealth itself is well established in Australian practice, governed by AHPRA’s telehealth guidance and RACGP standards.
Every MediLeave certificate is issued by an Australian-based, AHPRA-registered doctor and includes the practitioner’s name, provider details and the dates you’re certified as unfit for work — the information employers, schools and universities need.
Two practical notes. First, some workplaces have their own policies about the format or timing of evidence, so it’s worth checking with your workplace as to their specific policy. Second, a doctor can only issue a certificate where it’s clinically appropriate – it is solely up to the issuing doctor to determine if a certificate is appropriate for you. Note: Due to patient confidentiality, your symptoms/illness is not included on the certificate. The certificate will state that the patient is unfit to work or study during the specified period.
Can telehealth medical certificates be for more than one day?
Yes – the length is a clinical decision made by the doctor based on your symptoms, how long they’re likely to affect you and the nature of your work.
For most common short-term illnesses like a cold, gastro or a migraine, a 2 day medical certificate is typical, because that reflects how long you’re genuinely expected to be unfit for work. Requests for a 2 day medical certificate online are among the most common we see, and a telehealth consult is well suited to them. Where a condition is likely to keep you off longer, a doctor can certify a longer period – but the further out the certification extends, the more information they’ll need to justify it. That may mean a video consultation, a more detailed history, or a recommendation that you see your regular GP in person, particularly if you’ll need ongoing management or a review before returning to work.
Can I get a telehealth medical certificate without a Medicare card?
Yes. You don’t need a Medicare card to request a medical certificate through MediLeave.
Medical certificate consultations aren’t bulk billed — they’re privately billed, so you pay a flat, upfront fee regardless of your Medicare status. That means the process is exactly the same whether you’re a Medicare cardholder or not: international students, working holidaymakers, visa holders and overseas visitors can all request a certificate, and the price you see is the price you pay. There’s no Medicare rebate to claim afterwards, and no need to prove assessment.
