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Healthcare insights, tips, and guides for Australians

HOW-TO GUIDE
Medical Certificates

How to Get an Online Medical Certificate in Australia

Everything you need to know about obtaining a legally valid medical certificate online, from process to pricing to what employers accept.

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LEGAL GUIDE
Workplace Health

Is an Online Medical Certificate Valid Under the Fair Work Act?

We break down exactly what the Fair Work Act 2009 requires and why AHPRA-registered online certificates meet the legal standard.

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CARER'S GUIDE
Carer's Leave

Medical Certificate for Carer's Leave: What You Need to Know

Can you get a carer's leave certificate online? Yes. Here's what qualifies, what you need to tell your employer, and how Med2Go can help.

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DATA & INSIGHTS
Workplace Health

Sick Leave in Australia: The Data Behind Why So Many People Push Through Illness

22% of Australian employees have no paid sick leave, and presenteeism costs the economy more than absenteeism does. Here's what the data shows, and what it means for getting a certificate.

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COMPLIANCE GUIDE
Medical Certificates

Can a Medical Certificate Be Backdated in Australia?

A medical certificate can never carry a false date, but it can cover recent days. Here's what Australian rules allow, and how far back a Med2Go certificate can go.

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STUDENT GUIDE
Medical Certificates

Medical Certificates for University Students: Special Consideration Explained

Missed an exam or assignment because you were unwell? Here's what special consideration means at Australian universities and how a medical certificate fits in.

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