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Get a Medical Certificate for Carer's Leave Online

Average wait time:
under 5 minutes*

Request a medical certificate for carer's leave online, without leaving the person you're caring for.

For a single-day certificate, there’s no telehealth consultation required. For a multi-day certificate, one of our doctors will call you.

$19 for single day certificates.
$49 for multiple days.

*Average wait time for single-day medical certificates.

How our doctors support carer's leave medical certificate requests

When someone you care for needs you, getting to a clinic isn’t always practical. With InstantScripts, you can request a carer's leave medical certificate online. An Australian-registered doctor will assess your request and issue a certificate if clinically appropriate.

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  • No need to leave the person you're caring for
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Each medical certificate issued from InstantScripts contain a unique QR code which ensures they can be validated by employers or schools.

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*A parent or guardian must submit the request if the patient is under 18 years old.

How to request a carer's leave medical certificate online

Getting your certificate sorted is simple. Here’s how it works for single-day and multi-day certificates.

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Submit your request online

Create an account or log in, then select medical certificate for carer's leave.

Complete a short questionnaire about the family or household member you're caring for and the support you're providing.

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A doctor will review your request

An Australian-registered doctor will review the information you've provided. If clinically appropriate, they can issue your carer's leave medical certificate without the need for a telehealth consultation.

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Receive your medical certificate

If issued, your doctor-signed medical certificate will be sent to you electronically. It can be shared with your employer as evidence of your leave.

How much does it cost?

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$19

Single day online medical certificate that covers you for today.

Multiple days

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$49

Speak to an InstantScripts doctor to request a medical certificate for multiple days of absence.

What is carer's leave?

Carer's leave allows employees to take time off work to care for an immediate family or household member who is unwell, injured or facing an unexpected emergency.

Employers can ask for reasonable evidence, such as a medical certificate for carer's leave.

An InstantScripts doctor may issue a carer's leave medical certificate if clinically appropriate.


How do I request a medical certificate for carer's leave online?

You can request a certificate through our online medical certificate service, available 24/7. For a single-day certificate, there’s no telehealth consultation required. Multi-day certificates require a telehealth consultation with an Australian-registered doctor. A certificate may be issued if clinically appropriate.

What evidence is required for carer's leave?

Employers can request a medical certificate or a statutory declaration as evidence that you needed to care for an immediate family or household member, according to the Fair Work Ombudsman.

What is carer's leave and what qualifies?

Carer's leave applies when you need to care for an immediate family or household member who is ill, injured or facing an unexpected emergency, per Fair Work.

Can an employer deny sick or carer's leave if I provide a medical certificate?

Under Fair Work entitlements, employers cannot unreasonably deny leave when reasonable evidence, such as a medical certificate, has been provided.

How much does a carer's leave medical certificate cost through InstantScripts?

A consultation or request fee applies for a carer's leave medical certificate through InstantScripts, as bulk billing is not offered. See our pricing page for current costs.

Will I definitely receive a carer's leave medical certificate?

No. A carer's leave medical certificate is issued only at the doctor's discretion, if clinically appropriate based on your request or consultation.

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Our online Medical Certificates are issued for the same day that it is requested on and can only be issued for a single day.

For multi-day medical certificates, you will need to request a consultation with one of our Australian-registered doctors.

Our doctors cannot backdate a Medical Certificate. The issued date on the certificate will be the date of the consultation. The duration of the medical certificate is up to the discretion of the consulting doctor.

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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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"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."

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"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." 


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