When someone you care about is unwell, the last thing you want is to spend your morning on hold with a medical clinic trying to sort out paperwork. Your focus is on the person who needs you, not on navigating administrative hurdles. Getting a medical certificate for carer's leave in Australia does not have to be complicated. You can now obtain a carers leave medical certificate online, issued by a registered clinician, without leaving the house.
What Is Carer's Leave in Australia?
Carer's leave is a form of paid leave available under the National Employment Standards. Full-time and part-time employees receive 10 days of paid personal/carer's leave per year. Casual employees are entitled to two days of unpaid carer's leave per occasion.
Do You Need a Medical Certificate for Carer's Leave?
Under the Fair Work Act 2009, your employer can request a medical certificate or statutory declaration as evidence for carer's leave. This applies to absences of any length, though in practice most employers require documentation for absences exceeding one day.
Med2Go certificates for carer's leave are issued by AHPRA-registered clinicians and are accepted by employers across Australia as valid evidence under the Fair Work Act 2009.
How to Get a Carer's Leave Certificate Online
- Complete the online health questionnaire (10 minutes).
- Submit payment (from $12 for a 1-day certificate).
- An AHPRA-registered clinician reviews your assessment.
- Your certificate is emailed as a PDF, typically within hours.