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Telehealth Certified
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InstantMed
ABN 64 694 559 334
Level 1, 457 Elizabeth St
Surry Hills NSW 2010
Medical Certificate
Date issued27 April 2026
I certify that
JOHN SMITH
consulted me. Based on my assessment, they were unable to attend their usual work duties.
AbsentFriday, 27 April 2026 (1 day)
Issued by
AHPRA-registered doctor
Registration on file
AHPRA
Fair Work Act s 107
REF IM-2026-48231Delivered to inbox
PDF attachment, 1 page
Verified details
InstantMed facts
Short facts for anyone checking who we are, what we do, and how care is reviewed.
- Registered entity
- InstantMed Pty Ltd (ABN 64 694 559 334).
- Australian address
- Level 1/457-459 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010.
- Clinical model
- AHPRA-registered doctors review each request. Clinical decisions are not automated.
- Active services
- Medical certificates, repeat prescriptions, ED, and hair loss requests.
- Clinical boundary
- Prescription only if clinically appropriate after doctor review. Urgent or complex care needs in-person review.
- Workplace evidence
- Medical certificates are issued if clinically appropriate. Employer and institution policies may vary.
- Complaints
- Clinical complaints go to complaints@instantmed.com.au, with 24h acknowledgement and 14-day clinical review.
- Privacy
- Personal health information is encrypted and handled under the Australian Privacy Principles.
Workplace documentation
Doctor-issued certificate with verification built in.
Issued by AHPRA-registered Australian doctors with standard sick-leave evidence details.
Workplace policy context
Common Australian workplace examples only. No employer relationship is implied.
Total turnaround
Back on the couch in minutes. Not hours.
InstantMed
~20min
GP clinic
2+hrs
2 min form
Doctor reviews your request
Certificate in your inbox
Call to book appointment
Travel to clinic
Waiting room and consult
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Same day medical certificateShort illness or carer leave requests reviewed online.Medical certificate for workWorkplace evidence, absence dates, and privacy boundaries.Online sick certificateDoctor-reviewed sick certificate request pathway.One day certificateFor a short absence where telehealth review is suitable.Two day certificateFor a longer short absence, assessed by a doctor.Cold and flu certificateCommon short-illness evidence with red-flag boundaries.
See also:Mental health day certificateCarer's leave certificateStudent medical certificateShift worker certificateSydneyMelbourneBrisbanePerthAdelaideGold Coast
Need a repeat medication review?
For existing regular medicines, the repeat prescription page explains doctor review, safety checks, and eScript delivery.
How it works
No appointment, no waiting room. Fill a form, a doctor reviews it, and your certificate lands in your inbox.
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Fill a short health form
Tell us about your symptoms and how long you have been unwell. Takes about 2 minutes.
~2 minutes2
A real doctor reviews it
An AHPRA-registered doctor reviews your assessment and decides whether a certificate is clinically appropriate.
Doctor review3
Certificate sent to you
If approved, your medical certificate is emailed to you as a PDF with verification details.
Digital deliveryBefore payment
Clear fee. Clear fallback.
Straightforward fees, no surprises. Here is exactly what your fee covers, and what happens if a doctor cannot help.
What your fee covers
The doctor review, certificate decision, secure PDF delivery, and verification details. No subscription.
If the doctor needs more
They can message you through the secure platform. In rare cases, a quick call may be needed.
If online review is not suitable
We refund the request and explain why, so you are not paying for a dead end.
What we can help with
We cover most common short-term conditions. For anything outside our scope, we'll tell you upfront.
Common conditions we cover
- Cold, flu, and respiratory infections
- Gastroenteritis and stomach bugs
- Migraine and headaches
- Back pain and muscle strain
- Mental health days
- Period pain and menstrual symptoms
- General malaise and fatigue
- Carer’s leave (caring for a sick dependent)
When to see a GP instead
- Workplace injuries requiring WorkCover documentation
- Conditions needing a physical examination
- Extended absences beyond 3–5 days
- Complex or ongoing chronic conditions
- Certificates for legal proceedings
- Medical emergencies - call 000
If your request isn't suitable, we'll refund your payment and explain why.
Not sure if we can help? Ask us first or check our FAQ - we'll be straight with you.
The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), s 107 allows employers to request evidence for personal leave. Fair Work guidance says the evidence should satisfy a reasonable person. All InstantMed certificates are issued by AHPRA-registered practitioners.
Back to bed in two minutes.
Fill the form, a real doctor reviews it, and your certificate lands in your inbox. Trusted by 1,147+ Australians.
Full refund if the doctor declines.
Compliance stack
Certificates by reason
Guidance for the situations we're asked about most: what a certificate covers, and where the boundaries are.
Sick leave without the waiting roomFor short absences where online doctor review is clinically suitable.Work absence evidenceFor short work absences where online doctor review is clinically suitable.Study absence evidenceFor short study absences where online doctor review is clinically suitable.Carer's leave evidenceFor short carer's leave absences where online doctor review is clinically suitable.School absence evidenceFor school-aged children with short illness-related absences.University absence evidenceFor routine university absence evidence where online doctor review is clinically suitable.Work-from-home requests and medical evidenceFor short illness-related absences where your employer asks for medical evidence. It does not approve remote work.Flu, flu-like illness, and work absenceFor short absences where symptoms are clear and online review is clinically suitable.Gastro and stomach illnessFor short gastro illness where online doctor review is clinically suitable.Migraine and work absenceFor short migraine-related absences where online doctor review is clinically suitable.Back pain and work absenceFor short back-pain absences where online doctor review is clinically suitable.Anxiety-related absence and routine evidenceFor short absences where symptoms are clear and online review is clinically suitable.COVID-19 and absence evidenceFor short COVID-related absences where online review is clinically suitable.Employer evidence guide How employers can verify online certificates, and the policy caveats to check first.