Carer's leave certificate

Carer's leave certificate, for caring for someone unwell.

Staying home to care for a sick child, partner or parent? Get a carer's leave certificate from an AHPRA-registered Australian doctor in minutes — fully compliant with the Fair Work Act.

  • Covers caring for an immediate family or household member
  • Single day $19.90 · Multi-day (up to 2 days) $29.90
  • Issued by AHPRA-registered Australian doctors
  • Accepted under the Fair Work Act
  • Available 24/7, including school holidays
  • Privacy-preserving — no diagnosis disclosed

Carer's leave is your legal right

Personal/carer's leave under the National Employment Standards lets you take paid time off to care for an unwell or injured immediate family member or household member. Your employer can request a certificate as evidence — and we make getting one quick and easy.

How the carer's certificate works

Tell us briefly who you're caring for and why. An AHPRA-registered doctor reviews your request, applies their clinical judgement, and issues a carer's certificate in your name listing the dates you're required to provide care.

What's on the certificate

Your name as the carer, the dates of leave, the relationship to the person you're caring for (e.g. 'son', 'partner'), the doctor's name, AHPRA registration number and digital signature. No medical details about the person being cared for.

Frequently asked

Who counts as an immediate family member?

Under the Fair Work Act, immediate family includes your spouse or de facto partner, child, parent, grandparent, grandchild or sibling — plus the same relations of your spouse or de facto partner. Members of your household also qualify.

Do I need a separate certificate for each day?

No. A multi-day carer's certificate covers up to 2 consecutive days on a single document.

Can I get a carer's certificate for my child?

Yes. Simply provide their name, age and a brief description of why they need care. Our doctor will assess and issue the certificate to you as the carer.

Will my employer accept it?

Yes. Carer's leave is a legal entitlement under the National Employment Standards, and a certificate from any AHPRA-registered doctor is valid evidence.

Need your certificate now?

Reviewed by an AHPRA-registered Australian doctor within 60 minutes.

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