Medical Certificate Online

If you've searched for a medical certificate online, you've probably also seen the same kind of documentation called a sick note, a sick certificate or a doctor's certificate. These terms are generally used to describe evidence of an absence from work due to illness, injury or caring responsibilities, though the exact meaning can vary depending on the context.

At Sicknotes, we call ours an Absence from Work Certificate. It's issued only where an AHPRA-Registered Pharmacist reviews your request and determines that a certificate is appropriate. Whether you're searching for a sick note online, a sick certificate or a medical certificate for work, Sicknotes provides an online way to request one for eligible personal or carer's leave circumstances.

People request this kind of documentation from a wide range of workplaces. Office workers managing a busy inbox, retail and hospitality staff covering rostered shifts, teachers running a classroom, and healthcare, childcare, aged care and trade professionals in physically demanding roles can all need evidence of an absence from time to time.

If you'd like guidance specific to your profession, see our pages for office workers, retail workers, hospitality workers, teachers, healthcare workers, childcare workers, aged care workers and tradies.

This isn't a substitute for medical care. If your symptoms are severe, persist or worsen, or you need diagnosis, treatment or ongoing care, please see your GP or another appropriate healthcare professional.

In an emergency, call 000 or attend the nearest emergency department.