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Free medical certificates in Australia: real options, risks and cheaper alternatives
Looking for a free online medical certificate in Australia? Learn when certificates can be free, cheaper alternatives, why 'free' sites are risky, and how Doccy keeps costs low.
20 days ago
Are online telehealth and after-hours doctors still free in 2025?
We unpack what “bulk billed” really means in 2025 for online telehealth brands like Abby Health, Hola Health and 13SICK under new Medicare rules.
21 days ago
Can You Get a Medical Certificate from a Pharmacy in Australia?
Yes – pharmacists in Australia can issue Absence from Work Certificates for 1–2 days of minor illness. Learn when pharmacy certificates are valid, their limits, costs, and when you'll need a doctor's medical certificate or online doctor instead.
1 month ago
Carer's Certificates: A Student & Worker's Guide
What a carer's certificate is, who needs one, how it helps at work and uni, and how to avoid burnout while caring for someone with a chronic illness in Australia.
4 months ago
Carer's Certificates for University Students
Student guide to carer's certificates: what they are, who needs one, timing, telehealth, pharmacist notes, uni forms, deadlines, and where to get support in Australia.
4 months ago
Carer's Certificates for Work
A clear, practical guide to carer's certificates at work in Australia—who can issue them, Fair Work evidence rules, privacy, telehealth, pharmacists, and your rights.
4 months ago
Backdated Carer's Certificates for University Students
Need a carer's certificate for uni? What counts, backdated periods, telehealth, pharmacist notes, and where to get support at your university and beyond in Australia.
4 months ago
Backdated Carer's Certificates for Work
Can doctors backdate a carer's certificate? Australian rules on issue dates, certifying earlier days, Fair Work evidence, telehealth, pharmacists and privacy.
4 months ago
Backdated Medical Certificates for University
Can doctors backdate uni medical certificates? Australian rules on issue dates, certifying earlier days, telehealth, pharmacist notes, and uni acceptance.
4 months ago
Backdated Medical Certificates for Work
Can doctors backdate work medical certificates? Australian rules on issue dates, certifying earlier days, Fair Work evidence, telehealth, pharmacists, and privacy.
4 months ago
Can I Get A Backdated Medical Certificate?
The short answer is yes - but only under specific circumstances. Learn when a doctor can backdate a medical certificate and when you should seek help from a doctor or online doctor instead.
5 months ago
What Is Bulk Billing?
Bulk billing in Australia allows medical practitioners to directly bill Medicare for a patient's service, with the patient not incurring any out-of-pocket expenses.
5 months ago
What Are Medical Certificates
Learn who needs a medical certificate, what goes on it, and your rights as a worker, patient or employer in Australia. Read now and stay informed.
5 months ago