Sick Note for Work Online: Doctor Reviewed in 24 Hours

Need a sick note for work or university?

Need a sick note for work or university? Apply online — $14.95, reviewed within 24 hours.

The short answer

Get a sick note — also written 'sicknote' — online from an AHPRA-registered Australian GP. A sick note (also called a doctor's note) is medical evidence you can provide when illness or injury makes you unfit for work or study. DoctorsNote sick notes are reviewed within 24 hours and delivered by email. Fair Work recognises medical certificates as one type of evidence, while employers and education providers may apply reasonable evidence requirements. $14.95 flat fee — no appointment, no waiting room. If your employer specifically asks for a sick certificate or a doctors certificate, you can request one online the same way.

When do you need a sick note?

• Your employer requires a sick note for sick leave
• You have missed one or more days of work due to illness
• Your university requires documentation for an extension or special consideration
• You need to cover a carer's absence for a family member
• Your workplace policy requires documentation from day one

What does the sick note include?

• Your name and date of birth
• The dates you were unfit for work or study
• The treating doctor's name and AHPRA registration number
• A unique reference number and QR code for employer verification
• Walia Medical Pty Ltd — ABN 52158069080

Your entitlements as an Australian employee

Australian employees are covered by the National Employment Standards (NES) under the Fair Work Act 2009. Your rights depend on your employment status:

Full-time and part-time employees accrue 10 days of combined personal/carer's leave per year. The same balance covers sick leave and carer's leave. Unused leave accumulates year to year.

Casual employees are entitled to 2 days of unpaid carer's leave per permissible occasion. Casuals don't accrue paid sick leave but cannot be subject to adverse action for using protected leave when supported by appropriate medical evidence.

Diagnosis is private — your sick note states only that you were unfit on the specified dates. Your employer cannot demand to know your specific medical condition.

You choose your doctor — your employer cannot direct you to a specific clinic, GP, or online provider. Online sick notes from AHPRA-registered practitioners are valid evidence.

When you can use this certificate

A sick note from DoctorsNote can be used for:

• Sick leave from work — for one or two days of illness or injury, covered under the Fair Work Act 2009.
• University and TAFE — for special consideration applications, deferred exams, or absence from compulsory classes.
• Carer's leave — when caring for an ill family or household member.
• Mental health leave — for stress, anxiety, depression, or other conditions affecting your ability to work.
• Return to work clearance — medical clearance to return to work after a recent illness.

For the broader cluster of medical certificate online use cases beyond sick leave, see our overview of online certificates available across Australia.

A certificate your employer can verify

Australian employers face fake and fabricated sick notes. Several online services issue certificates from anonymous "partner doctors" — making verification difficult and creating doubt about authenticity.

DoctorsNote sick notes are built to stand up to scrutiny. Every certificate is signed by Dr Rupinder Singh Walia (FRACGP, AHPRA MED0001647256) — not a generic "AHPRA-registered partner". Dr Walia's registration is on the public AHPRA register; anyone can confirm his credentials at ahpra.gov.au. Each certificate carries a unique DN reference number and a QR code linking to our verification page, so employers can confirm authenticity in seconds.

Because Dr Walia personally reviews every application — not a rotating pool of doctors — clinical decisions are consistent across all DoctorsNote sick notes.

Clinical review. Full accountability.

Every certificate is reviewed by Dr Rupinder Singh Walia (AHPRA MED0001647256) — clinical assessment, a unique reference number, and a verifiable audit trail.

How to get a sick note online

The application takes about 5 minutes. No appointment, no clinic visit, no phone or video call required.

Why DoctorsNote

AMA Guidelines and clinical standards

The AMA Guidelines for Medical Practitioners on Certificates Certifying Illness (2011) set the professional standard for medical certificates in Australia. These guidelines specify what a valid certificate must include and prohibit practices such as backdating or issuing certificates without proper clinical assessment.

DoctorsNote sick notes are issued strictly within these guidelines:

• Every certificate is reviewed by an AHPRA-registered General Practitioner before issue
• Backdated certificates are not issued under any circumstances
• The certificate documents the date of consultation and the dates of unfitness — not retrospective claims
• Each certificate carries the issuing GP's name and AHPRA registration number for accountability

Privacy — your diagnosis stays private

Your medical privacy is protected throughout the process:

• Your specific diagnosis is not disclosed on the certificate — only that you were unfit for work on the dates stated
• Your application data is stored under the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Australian Privacy Principles 6 and 11)
• Your information is not shared with any third party except as required by law
• Your application is reviewed only by an AHPRA-registered Australian GP bound by professional confidentiality

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