Feeling stressed and need some time away from work? Request a medical certificate for stress leave online, without the clinic visit.
Just need one day? You can request your certificate online without a telehealth consultation. For multiple days, you’ll speak with a doctor via telehealth.
*Average wait time for single-day medical certificates.
Dr. Sarah Cavanagh,
Chief Medical Officer
InstantScripts
All online medical certificates are reviewed and certified by Australian based doctors who are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
InstantScripts is registered with the Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA) and a Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) CPD provider.
*A parent or guardian must submit the request if the patient is under 18 years old.
Sometimes you need to step back, switch off and give yourself time to recover. With InstantScripts, you can request a medical certificate for stress leave online. An Australian-registered doctor will assess your circumstances and may issue a stress leave certificate if clinically appropriate. No sitting in a waiting room. Just a straightforward way to get your request sorted from home.
Getting your stress leave certificate sorted is straightforward. Here’s how it works for single-day and multi-day certificates.
Submit your request online
Create an account or log in, then complete a short questionnaire about how you’re feeling and why you need time off work.
A doctor will review your request
An Australian-registered doctor will review the information you’ve provided. If clinically appropriate, they may issue your stress leave certificate without the need for a telehealth consultation.
Receive your medical certificate
If issued, your doctor-signed medical certificate will be sent to you electronically, ready to provide to your employer.
$19
Single day online medical certificate that covers you for today.
$49
Speak to an InstantScripts doctor to request a medical certificate for multiple days of absence.
Stress leave is time away from work when stress is affecting your ability to do your job.
Depending on your workplace requirements, you may be asked to provide evidence, such as a medical certificate for stress leave.
With InstantScripts, you can request a certificate online for an Australian-registered doctor to assess.
You can request a certificate through our online medical certificate service. An Australian-registered doctor will assess your request and may issue a medical certificate for stress leave if clinically appropriate.
Issuing a medical certificate is at the doctor's discretion based on your circumstances and medical need. A certificate isn’t guaranteed.
Explain what you’re experiencing and how stress is affecting your ability to work. This information helps the doctor assess whether a medical certificate is clinically appropriate.
The Fair Work Act provides some protections for employees taking personal leave, including stress leave. Check with your employer or the Fair Work Ombudsman for information about your circumstances.
Your employer may ask for evidence when you take personal leave. Check your workplace policy to understand what evidence is required.
Costs vary depending on your request or consultation. Visit our pricing page for current fees.
Stress leave is time away from work when stress is affecting your ability to do your job.
Depending on your workplace requirements, you may be asked to provide evidence, such as a medical certificate for stress leave.
With InstantScripts, you can request a certificate online for an Australian-registered doctor to assess.
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Don't wait till the morning. Our doctors are here to help at any time.
Don't leave home, drive, or be around sick people in a waiting room.
Get your medication delivered to your door so you don't have to leave the house.
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"A great service! – InstantScripts are prompt and affordable especially when your normal doctor is not available and you need a script or certificate quick. They are reasonable and you receive your certificate promptly. Highly recommended."
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-Andrea B
"Obtained my script when I couldn’t get into my doctor – This online service is a godsend. I managed to receive my script and a doctors certificate on the same day that I needed this. I am currently unable to access my GP who I have been with for 30 years."
- Coastal4
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- Ruby F
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-Andrea B
"Obtained my script when I couldn’t get into my doctor – This online service is a godsend. I managed to receive my script and a doctors certificate on the same day that I needed this. I am currently unable to access my GP who I have been with for 30 years."
- Coastal4
"A great service! – InstantScripts are prompt and affordable especially when your normal doctor is not available and you need a script or certificate quick. They are reasonable and you receive your certificate promptly. Highly recommended."
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"Medical Certificate…. whilst lying on the sofa – No one wants to go out to get a medical certificate when they’re ill. This is a great a great service. Super helpful Doctor, with kindness and empathy, sorted my certificate with care and professionalism."
-Andrea B
"Obtained my script when I couldn’t get into my doctor – This online service is a godsend. I managed to receive my script and a doctors certificate on the same day that I needed this. I am currently unable to access my GP who I have been with for 30 years."
- Coastal4
"A great service! – InstantScripts are prompt and affordable especially when your normal doctor is not available and you need a script or certificate quick. They are reasonable and you receive your certificate promptly. Highly recommended."
- Ruby F
"Medical Certificate…. whilst lying on the sofa – No one wants to go out to get a medical certificate when they’re ill. This is a great a great service. Super helpful Doctor, with kindness and empathy, sorted my certificate with care and professionalism."
-Andrea B
"Obtained my script when I couldn’t get into my doctor – This online service is a godsend. I managed to receive my script and a doctors certificate on the same day that I needed this. I am currently unable to access my GP who I have been with for 30 years."
- Coastal4
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