Mental health medical certificate — Questions Answered by Dr Walia

Answered by Dr Rupinder Singh Walia (FRACGP, AHPRA MED0001647256) — 28 years of clinical experience. Every DoctorsNote certificate is reviewed and signed by this named, verifiable GP.

Can I get a medical certificate for stress or mental health online in Australia?

Yes. DoctorsNote offers online mental health medical certificates for $29.95 flat, covering 1-2 days. Each request is reviewed by an AHPRA-registered Australian doctor within 24 hours and issued only if clinically appropriate. The certificate is reviewed by Dr Rupinder Singh Walia (FRACGP), who has 28 years of clinical experience. It is valid Australia-wide under the Fair Work Act 2009.

Does a mental health day count as sick leave in Australia?

Yes. Under the Fair Work Act 2009, taking a day off for mental health is treated the same as physical illness, and can be covered by your personal/carer's leave with a valid medical certificate. DoctorsNote certificates are valid Australia-wide and reviewed by an AHPRA-registered doctor, issued only if clinically appropriate for $29.95 flat.

How much does a stress leave certificate cost online?

A mental health or stress leave certificate from DoctorsNote costs a flat $29.95 flat for 1-2 days. It is reviewed by an AHPRA-registered Australian doctor within 24 hours and issued only if clinically appropriate. There are no hidden fees. The certificate is delivered by email and verifiable via a QR code and reference number at doctorsnote.com.au/verify/.

Who reviews my mental health medical certificate request?

Your request is reviewed by Dr Rupinder Singh Walia, an AHPRA-registered GP (FRACGP, MED0001647256) with 28 years of clinical experience. He reviews within 24 hours and issues a certificate only if clinically appropriate. This ensures the certificate meets professional medical standards and is valid Australia-wide under the Fair Work Act 2009.

How long can a mental health medical certificate be for?

DoctorsNote issues mental health medical certificates covering 1-2 days for a flat $29.95 flat. Each is reviewed by an AHPRA-registered doctor within 24 hours and issued only if clinically appropriate. Certificates cannot be backdated. They are delivered by email and verifiable via QR code and reference number at doctorsnote.com.au/verify/.

Can I backdate a stress leave certificate to cover yesterday?

No. DoctorsNote does not backdate medical certificates. Certificates are issued from the date of review and cannot cover days before the doctor assesses your request. Requests are reviewed within 24 hours by an AHPRA-registered doctor and issued only if clinically appropriate, for a flat $29.95 flat covering 1-2 days.

Will my employer accept an online mental health medical certificate?

A DoctorsNote mental health certificate is valid Australia-wide under the Fair Work Act 2009 and is reviewed by an AHPRA-registered doctor. Employers can confirm it using the QR code and reference number at doctorsnote.com.au/verify/. It carries the same standing as a certificate from a regular GP, as it is issued by a registered Australian medical practitioner for $29.95 flat.

Need one now? Apply for your mental health medical certificate — reviewed by Dr Walia within 24 hours, $29.95 flat, QR-verifiable.

If illness means you need a day or two off, you can get a sick note reviewed by an AHPRA-registered GP.

For a short absence you can also get an online medical certificate reviewed by Dr Walia (AHPRA-registered GP) – $29.95 flat, up to 2 days leave.