Medical Practitioner Certificate
Need a carer's leave certificate?
Apply online through Dociva's secure process when you need evidence for carer's leave. An AHPRA registered medical practitioner reviews your request, and approved carer's leave certificates are sent electronically.
Carer's Leave Certificate
Simple online request
Complete your carer's leave certificate request online through Dociva's secure process.
Secure submission
Your information is submitted securely for practitioner review.
Clear outcome
Approved carer's leave certificates are sent electronically after practitioner review.
Carer's Leave Certificate Online
A carer's leave certificate may be used when you need evidence for leave taken to care for or support an immediate family or household member.
This can include situations where the person you care for is ill, injured or affected by an unexpected emergency.
Dociva helps Australians request a carer's leave certificate online, with review by an Australian registered medical practitioner.
Carer's Leave Evidence
For employees who need evidence to support carer's leave from work.
Workplace Requirements
For workplace leave requirements involving caring responsibilities.
Caring Responsibilities
For situations where you need to care for or support an immediate family or household member.
Online Review
Your request is reviewed online by an Australian registered medical practitioner before an outcome is provided.
How It Works
Start Online
Begin your carer's leave certificate request online.
Provide Details
Provide accurate details about the caring responsibility and requested certificate date.
Practitioner Review
Your request is reviewed by an Australian registered medical practitioner.
Receive Outcome
If approved, your certificate is sent electronically.
Important: Medical certificates are issued after review by an Australian registered medical practitioner. If this is an emergency, call 000. If you are seriously unwell or need urgent assistance, seek immediate medical care.
Caring for Someone and Need a Carer's Leave Certificate?
Apply online from home for a carer's leave certificate when an immediate family or household member is ill, injured or affected by an unexpected emergency. Your request will be reviewed by a registered Australian medical practitioner.
Why Choose Dociva?
| Feature | Dociva online process | Traditional clinic process |
|---|---|---|
| Application access | Yes: Available anytimeApply online anytime | No: Clinic hours applyDepends on clinic opening hours |
| Practitioner assessment | Yes: Australian-registered practitionerReviewed by a medical practitioner | Yes: Clinic practitionerReviewed by a clinic practitioner |
| Starting price | Yes: From $16.90Affordable pricing | No: VariesFees vary between clinics |
| Travel required | No: Not requiredFor suitable online requests | Yes: May be requiredClinic attendance may be needed |
| Waiting room | No: No physical waiting roomComplete suitable requests online without clinic attendance | Yes: May involve waitingDepends on the clinic |
| Certificate delivery | Yes: Electronic deliveryApproved certificates sent by email | No: VariesDelivery method depends on the clinic |
| Verification | Yes: Online verificationVerification available through Dociva | No: VariesDepends on the clinic's process |
| Outcome timeframe | Yes: Within 1 hourAllow up to 1 hour for an outcome | No: Depends on availabilityAppointment availability varies |
Carer's Leave And Workplace Evidence
Carer's leave forms part of personal/carer's leave. Employers may request evidence when an employee takes carer's leave.
Employer requirements may vary depending on workplace policy, awards, enterprise agreements or internal HR processes.
Before applying, check whether your employer has specific evidence requirements for carer's leave.
If you need evidence for your own illness or injury, see our online sick leave certificates for work. You can also compare all online medical certificate options.
Medical Certificates
Sick Leave Certificate
Choose this option if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, including mental health issues or stress.
Available for $16.90
Apply NowCarer's Leave Certificate
Choose this option if you are unable to attend work because you need to care for a family member or someone in your household.
Available for $16.90
Apply NowCarer's Leave Guides
- Can You Use Carer's Leave for a Child's Medical Appointment?
- What Evidence Can an Employer Request for Carer's Leave?
- How Much Paid Carer's Leave Do You Get in Australia?
- Can You Use Carer's Leave to Support a Parent or Partner?
- Who Counts as Immediate Family or Household for Carer's Leave?
- Does Carer's Leave Come From Your Sick Leave Balance?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes. You can request a carer's leave certificate online through Dociva. Your request is reviewed by an Australian registered medical practitioner before an outcome is provided.
It may be used as evidence when you need leave to care for or support an immediate family or household member who is ill, injured or affected by an unexpected emergency.
Yes, carer's leave certificates are commonly used for workplace evidence. Employer requirements can vary, so check your workplace policy if you are unsure.
No. Dociva does not backdate issue or assessment dates; they remain the actual dates. However, for this Single-day Medical Certificate, a practitioner may consider the previous calendar day, subject to clinical assessment and discretion. The certificate and requested date are not guaranteed.
Dociva uses secure online processes to protect personal information. You should only provide accurate information through the official Dociva website. Learn more about our security and compliance.
