Multi-Day Medical Certificates
$34.95 for 3 to 10 days
Need 3 or more days off? Request a multi-day medical certificate online for $34.95. It covers 3 to 10 days. An AHPRA-registered nurse practitioner or doctor phones you to assess your symptoms, and if a certificate is clinically appropriate it’s emailed to you as a PDF. Most requests are reviewed within 30 minutes during opening hours (7am–9pm, 7 days a week including public holidays, Brisbane time).
Only need 1 or 2 days? Request a 1–2 day medical certificate ($24.95).
Multi-day medical certificate online (3 to 10 days)
$34.95 · A nurse practitioner or doctor phones you, usually within 30 minutes · 7am–9pm Brisbane time · Card or Apple Pay
How many days can a multi-day certificate cover?
3 to 10 days. If you need more time off than that, book a telehealth consult or see your GP so your condition can be reviewed properly.
What if I don't know exactly how many days I'll need?
Choose the number of days you expect to need. The clinician decides how many days are clinically appropriate, which may be fewer than you asked for. If you’re still unwell when the certificate ends, you can submit a new request or book a telehealth consult.
How much does it cost, and can I claim it on Medicare?
A multi-day certificate costs $34.95, paid when you submit your request. There’s no card surcharge: the price shown is the price you pay. Medical certificates are a private service: they aren’t bulk billed, and Medicare doesn’t cover them, so there’s no rebate.
Will my employer accept it?
Most employers accept a medical certificate from a registered health practitioner, but we can’t guarantee any particular employer will. Under the Fair Work Act, evidence for sick or carer’s leave must satisfy a reasonable person that the leave was genuine. Your award, agreement or workplace policy may set extra rules. If your employer wants to verify it, they can contact us through our Contact page, with your consent.
Who issues online medical certificates?
AHPRA-registered nurse practitioners and doctors issue our certificates after a telehealth assessment by phone. You can check any clinician’s registration on the public register at ahpra.gov.au.
Can I use it for uni or TAFE special consideration?
Often, but check your institution’s rules first. Some require their own form or need you to be assessed by a certain date. We can’t guarantee any institution will accept a certificate.
Can I get a medical certificate for a mental health day?
Yes, you can request a certificate if you’re too unwell to work or study because of your mental health. The clinician will talk with you about how you’re feeling and decide whether a certificate is clinically appropriate. If you’re in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call 000 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Can the certificate be backdated to start before the day I contact you?
Only with supporting evidence. Your certificate is always dated on the day the clinician writes it. It can include earlier days only if you have supporting evidence, such as hospital or pathology records or notes from an earlier consultation, and the clinician is satisfied it’s clinically appropriate. That can’t be guaranteed.
What happens if the clinician can't issue a certificate?
They’ll explain why and what to do next, for example that your symptoms need an in-person assessment. The fee covers your clinical assessment, so it isn’t refunded just because a certificate wasn’t issued. This doesn’t affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
Is a telehealth assessment suitable for my illness?
Telehealth suits short-term illnesses that don’t need a physical examination. If the clinician thinks you need to be examined in person, they’ll tell you and suggest seeing your GP. In an emergency, call 000.
What if I'm seriously unwell?
If you have chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding or think your life is at risk, call 000. If you’re not improving, see your GP or book a telehealth consult.
Clinically reviewed by Assoc. Prof. Christopher O’Donnell, Nurse Practitioner, FACN (AHPRA NMW0001453715). Last reviewed 20 October 2026.
A certificate is only issued if the clinician decides it is clinically appropriate. Review times are averages during opening hours (7am–9pm, 7 days a week including public holidays, Brisbane time) and aren’t guaranteed. Medical certificates aren’t covered by Medicare. In an emergency, call 000.