Carer's Leave Medical Certificate
Need time off to care for an unwell family or household member? Speak with an AHPRA‑registered doctor by phone or video. Where clinically appropriate, your doctor can issue a carer's leave certificate.
From $39.99
$39.99 per consult • AHPRA‑registered doctors • Real consultation required
A consultation is always required. Requesting a certificate online does not issue one. Your doctor will only provide a certificate where it's clinically appropriate after a real‑time phone or video consult.
When You Might Need This
- A child, partner or household member is unwell and you need to care for them
- You need carer's leave documentation for your employer
- You need a short period away from work to support a family member's recovery
- You need a proper medical assessment before taking carer's leave
How It Works
Step 1
Request a certificate
Tell us your situation, dates and contact details. This starts your request — it does not issue a certificate.
Step 2
Speak with a doctor
Have a real‑time phone or video consultation with an AHPRA‑registered Australian doctor.
Step 3
Receive your certificate
Where clinically appropriate, your doctor emails a valid certificate — often the same day.
From $39.99
How to Prepare
- Who you're caring for and their relationship to you
- The dates you need carer's leave for
- A brief description of the situation
- Your employer name if you want it noted on the certificate
FAQs
Is carer's leave different from sick leave?+
Yes. Sick leave is for your own illness or injury. Carer's leave covers time off to care for an unwell member of your immediate family or household.
Will my employer accept a carer's leave certificate?+
A certificate from an AHPRA‑registered doctor after a real consultation is a valid medical document. Employers generally accept them where their policies allow carer's leave.
How much does it cost?+
From $39.99. Bulk billing may be available for eligible patients — see Fees & Billing.
Do I need to speak to a doctor?+
Yes — always. A real‑time phone or video consultation is required. The form alone does not issue a certificate.
Ready to request your certificate?
Fill in a few details and we'll arrange a real‑time consult with an AHPRA‑registered doctor.
From $39.99