Sick Note Online in Australia
Need a sick note for work or study? Request an online assessment with an Australian-registered doctor — certificates from $15.
In Australia, a "sick note" is usually called a medical certificate. An AHPRA-registered doctor can assess you by video or phone and issue one if it is clinically appropriate. A single-day certificate is $15, and a multi-day or carer's leave certificate is $25. Not available for workers' compensation, court, fit-to-work or Centrelink purposes.
Quick Answer: How Do I Get a Sick Note Online in Australia?
Book an online consultation with an AHPRA-registered Australian doctor, discuss your symptoms by video or phone, and if the doctor considers a certificate clinically appropriate, it is issued electronically for you to pass on to your employer or education provider. A single-day medical certificate costs $15; multi-day and carer's leave certificates cost $25. Certificates are only issued when clinically justified — they are not guaranteed, and certificates for workers' compensation, court, fit-to-work or Centrelink are not available online.
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When Might You Need a Sick Note?
An employer or education provider can ask for evidence when illness affects your work or study. You may need a medical certificate for:
How to Get a Sick Note Online
Get assessed by a registered Australian GP in 4 simple steps.
Book an Online Consultation
Choose a time and enter your details through our secure booking form.
Speak with a Doctor
An AHPRA-registered Australian doctor asks about your symptoms and how they affect you, by video or phone.
The Doctor Decides
If a certificate is clinically appropriate, the doctor issues one. If not, they will explain why and suggest what to do next.
Receive Your Certificate
It is sent to you electronically, so you can pass it to your employer or education provider.
What Does a Sick Note Cost?
Clear, out-of-pocket pricing with no hidden administration fees.
| Certificate Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Single-day medical certificate | $15.00 |
| Multi-day or carer's leave certificate | $25.00 |
| Full GP consultation (if you need more than a certificate) | $49.00 |
See our pricing page for current fees across all telehealth services.
What Does a Sick Note Include?
A medical certificate commonly includes:
- Your name
- The date of the consultation
- The period the doctor considers you unfit for work or study
- The doctor's name, signature and registration details
Many certificates do not name your diagnosis. You choose whether to share more with your employer.
Will My Employer Accept an Online Sick Note?
Under Australian workplace law, an employer can ask for evidence of sick or carer's leave, and a medical certificate from a registered doctor is the evidence most commonly offered.
Your award, agreement or workplace policy may add its own requirements, so check them if you are unsure. For university or school, check your provider's policy. For details, see the Fair Work Ombudsman's page on paid sick and carer's leave.
- Workers' compensation
- Court attendance
- Fit-to-work clearances
- Centrelink
Please see your regular GP for these. A doctor may also decide that a certificate isn't clinically appropriate for your situation, and no outcome is guaranteed.
Why a Real Consultation Matters
The Medical Board of Australia treats medical certificates as medical services, so doctors must meet professional standards, including the telehealth guidelines. This is why every certificate from NewTeleDoc Medical follows an assessment by an AHPRA-registered doctor. You can look up any doctor on the official AHPRA public register.
Why Choose NewTeleDoc Medical?
Sick Note Online FAQ
Answers to common queries about getting a sick note online in Australia.
In everyday use, yes. In Australia the document is normally called a medical certificate, and some people call it a sick note, doctor's note or sick certificate.
No. At NewTeleDoc Medical, a doctor assesses you by video or phone first.
That depends on the doctor's clinical judgement and what they can assess. A doctor can only certify what they know, or reasonably believe, to be true.
Not necessarily. Many certificates state only that you were unfit for work, but your workplace policy may differ.
Yes, if the doctor considers it clinically appropriate. A multi-day or carer's leave certificate is $25.
Yes. You need to be in Australia at the time of your consultation, because our doctors are registered to practise in Australia.
No. This is general information. If you are unwell, see a doctor, and in an emergency call 000.
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