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For Teachers & Education Staff
Medical Certificates for Teachers
School hours = GP hours. Get your medical certificate online without leaving work. Built for DET, Catholic, and independent school documentation.
No relief needed to see a doctor • Online request • Employer policies vary
Submit 24/7
Fast doctor review
Policies vary
Why teachers & education staff choose InstantMed
No need to arrange relief
Taking time off to see a GP means finding someone to cover your class. We fit into your break.
Built for school leave
Clear dates, doctor details, and a secure certificate reference for routine staff absence records.
Same-day when you need it
Wake up unwell? Get your cert before school starts or during your first free period.
How it works
1
Quick questionnaire
Tell us why you need a certificate. Takes 2 minutes.
2 min2
Doctor reviews
An AHPRA-registered doctor assesses your request.
fast review3
Certificate delivered
Secure PDF sent to your email. Forward to your manager.
InstantQuick answers
Do education departments accept online certificates?
Yes. Certificates from AHPRA-registered doctors include standard document details across Australian school systems - DET, Catholic, independent.
Can I do this during school hours?
Yes. The form takes 2 minutes. Complete it during a break or lunch. Certificate arrives via email.
What about casual relief teachers?
Same process. Get your certificate, forward to your agency or school. Employer policies vary.
How much does a certificate cost?
A 1-day certificate is $24.95, 2-day is $29.95, and 3-day is $39.95. Full refund if the doctor declines.
Will my school see my diagnosis on the certificate?
No. The certificate confirms you were assessed and found unfit for work. It does not include your diagnosis or clinical details. Your school only needs to know you have a valid certificate.
Can I get a certificate for a mental health day?
Yes. Mental health is covered under personal leave provisions - the same as physical illness. The certificate will not specify the nature of your condition.
Can I get a carer's leave certificate for my child?
If you are 18 or older and need time away from work to care for an immediate family or household member, you may request evidence for your own carer's leave. InstantMed does not assess or issue documentation for a minor as the patient.
Are these certificates valid under education department policies?
Certificates from AHPRA-registered doctors can be used as routine sick-leave evidence. Education employers and school systems still assess documents under their own leave policies.
What if I need a certificate before 8am for a morning absence?
Medical certificate requests can be submitted 24/7. Submit at any time - even at 5am before school - and receive the certificate digitally if approved.
Can I get a multi-day certificate?
Yes. We issue certificates for 1, 2, or 3 days. For longer absences, the doctor may recommend an in-person assessment.
What happens if the doctor declines my request?
Full refund if the doctor declines. The doctor may recommend you see a GP in person for a more thorough assessment.
What does it cost?
Medical certificates from $24.95 (1 day) or $29.95 (2 days). Scripts from $29.95.
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