Australia-Wide
Online Medical Certificates Australia Wide
Consult with an AHPRA-registered Australian GP from anywhere in Australia, phone, 7 days a week.
AHPRA-registered GPs
Same-day certificate
Secure & Private
Available Australia-Wide
Why patients trust OMC Health across Australia
- Certificates align with Fair Work Act 2009 evidence requirements
- Doctor-reviewed before issuance, never automated
- Accepted by employers, schools and institutions nationwide
AHPRA-registered Australian doctors review and issue all certificates in line with Australian health regulations. Check organisation-specific requirements before submitting, as criteria vary by organisation.
Certificates Available in Australia
Choose the certificate type that matches your situation. Each request is reviewed by an AHPRA-registered GP and issued only when clinically appropriate.
Sick Leave Certificate
Available to employees nationwide under the Fair Work Act 2009.
From 9.99→
Carer's Leave Certificate
Covers immediate family and household members across all states.
From 9.99→
Student Medical Certificate
Accepted by universities and schools across Australia.
From 9.99→
Fitness for Work Certificate
Return to work and pre-employment assessments nationwide.
From 12.99→
WorkCover Certificate
State-specific requirements, see state hub pages for details.
From 13.99→
Medical Cancellation Letter
For memberships, travel, events and subscriptions Australia-wide.
From 42.99→
Certificate rules
Which Medical Certificate Rules Stay National, and Which Change by State?
Not every document called a medical certificate follows the same rules. For ordinary personal and carer's leave, Fair Work evidence principles apply nationally to many employees. Workers' compensation, driver medicals, university evidence, and some regulated forms use different state, territory, or institution-specific rules. A national page is most useful when it helps the user choose the right pathway before they book.
National vs state-specific rules
The correct certificate or form depends on why the evidence is needed and which employment, education, licensing or compensation system applies.
National evidence rules
Ordinary Sick and Carer's Leave
A medical certificate is a commonly used form of evidence. The Fair Work question is whether the evidence is reasonable in the circumstances. Read the Fair Work Ombudsman guidance on notice and medical certificates.
Jurisdiction-specific
Workers Compensation
The certificate and claim pathway change by jurisdiction. NSW, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia and South Australia each use their own workers compensation arrangements. Safe Work Australia provides an overview of Australia's workers compensation systems, while Comcare provides information about claims within its scheme.
Institution-specific
University and Education Evidence
Universities and schools can require their own form, submission process or evidence wording. OMC can support institution-specific practitioner forms where appropriate.
Regulated forms
Driver and Other Regulated Forms
A state licensing or regulatory form is not interchangeable with an ordinary sick leave certificate. Check the relevant authority before booking. Where a consultation is completed by telehealth, AHPRA's telehealth guidance provides the professional framework for practitioners.
Which States Does OMC Health Cover?
OMC Health is available to patients in all Australian states and territories. GPs available through our partner practices can consult with patients regardless of their location within Australia.
Workers compensation
How Workers Compensation Rules Differ by State
Unlike sick leave, workers compensation is managed separately by each state and territory. The certificate you need after a workplace injury depends on where you work.
OMC Health GPs can complete the correct certificate for your state where clinically appropriate.
NSW
icare
Requires an icare Certificate of Capacity.
WorkCover certificate NSW →VIC
WorkSafe Victoria
Requires a WorkSafe Certificate of Capacity.
Certificate of Capacity Victoria →QLD
WorkCover Queensland
Has its own Certificate of Capacity process.
Certificate of Capacity Queensland →WA
WorkCover WA / RiskCover
Private sector and public sector schemes differ.
WorkCover certificate WA →SA
ReturnToWorkSA
Uses a Work Capacity Certificate.
Work Capacity Certificate SA →Commonwealth
Comcare
Usually covers Commonwealth public servants, including many ACT workers.
Interstate travel
Getting a Certificate While Travelling Interstate
National recognition
AHPRA registration and the Fair Work Act 2009 operate nationally, so your certificate is not tied to the state where you book.
Valid while travelling
If you live in NSW but fall ill in Queensland, or work for a Victorian employer while temporarily in WA, the same certificate can still be valid for your employer.
Workers compensation exception
Workers compensation claims follow the scheme of the state where you are employed, not where you are located during the GP consultation.
Clinical decision
What Happens If My Certificate Request Is Declined?
Not every request is approved
The GP must determine whether your presentation clinically supports a certificate.
In-person care may be needed
If your case requires an in-person examination, no telehealth certificate is issued.
Full refund if declined
If the GP determines a certificate is not clinically appropriate, you are not charged and a full refund is provided.
Certificate details
Doctor Certificate Online: What It Includes
Consultation date
Period of absence covered
GP name and AHPRA number
Partner practice details
Digital signature
QR verification code
Validity period
How Long Is a Medical Certificate Valid?
A medical certificate is valid for the period stated on the certificate. The GP determines the clinically appropriate duration.
Stated period
Valid for the dates written on the certificate.
GP decision
Duration depends on clinical assessment.
Short-term illness
May warrant 1–3 days of coverage.
Longer periods
Only if clinically appropriate after review.
PRICING
Simple, transparent pricing across Australia
OMC Health charges the same certificate pricing regardless of which state you are in. One-off payment. No hidden fees. If the GP declines, you get a full refund.
FROM$9.99
One-off payment. All prices include GST.
View full pricing details- AHPRA reviewed by a registered GP
- Delivered on the same day if approved
- Secure and confidential
- Full refund if GP declines
- No hidden fees
Secure payment
Same-day delivery
Why Choose OMC Health?
OMC Health provides an online medical certificate service for patients across Australia, from major cities to regional and remote communities.
AHPRA-registered doctors
Every certificate is reviewed by a doctor registered with the Medical Board of Australia.
Same day delivery
Most certificates are issued and delivered within minutes after GP approval.
Accepted across Australia
Compliant with employer, school and government requirements in every state.
Private & secure
Bank-level encryption and a privacy-first design protect your information.
Regional access
Helpful for rural and regional patients where GP access may require long travel.
Convenient when unwell
For urban patients, it helps when you are too unwell to travel to a clinic.
Ready to get your certificate?
Book a real-time consultation with an AHPRA-registered GP. Most certificates issued same day.
Frequently asked questions
View all FAQsBook a consultation through OMC Health, enter your personal and health details securely, then speak with an AHPRA-registered GP via real-time phone call. If the GP determines a certificate is clinically appropriate, it is issued and emailed to you the same day. The process is entirely online and available to patients across Australia.
No certificate is issued and you are not charged. Certificate issuance always depends on clinical discretion, the GP must be satisfied your presentation supports it after a real-time consultation. If the GP decides a certificate is not appropriate, or recommends you see a GP in person, a full refund is provided automatically to your original payment method.
A medical certificate is valid for the period stated on the certificate. There is no fixed maximum; the GP determines the appropriate duration based on your condition. The certificate covers the specified dates, including both the start and end dates. If you need coverage for a longer period, you may need a follow-up consultation.
Yes. A certificate from an AHPRA-registered GP is a valid medical document in all Australian states and territories. There are no state-based restrictions on the acceptance of GP-issued certificates. WorkCover certificates may have state-specific form requirements; see the relevant state page for details.
Yes. AHPRA-registered GPs are available through OMC Health 7 days a week, including weekends and public holidays. Consultations still take place in real time by phone, and the same clinical discretion applies no matter when you book.
OMC Health connects patients across Australia with AHPRA-registered GPs for online medical certificate consultations. Whether you are in a major city or a regional area, you can access the same real-time GP consultation service and receive your certificate by email, if clinically appropriate, the same day.