Stress Leave Certificate

If work-related stress, burnout, or emotional health concerns are impacting your ability to work or study, request a valid stress leave medical certificate online. Certified by an AHPRA-registered practitioner, our mental health certificates are delivered in minutes, if clinically suitable.

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Benefits of Stress Leave Certificate Online with Hola Health

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100% Legit

Issued only by AHPRA-registered medical practitioners, the Fair Work Ombudsman recognises these certificates as valid proof of leave. Available even in rural Australia!

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Legally valid

Each mental health medical certificate includes the provider’s AHPRA number and serves as valid support for your leave of absence under the Fair Work Act 2009.

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Widely Accepted

Meeting the standards required by workplaces, your certificate is easy to download and share upon approval.

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Your Privacy Protected

Your data and medical records is safe under the Australian Privacy Principles with Hola Health’s ISO security. Focus on yourself, leave the paperwork to us.

How to Get a stress leave medical certificate online

1. Request your certificate

Complete a quick questionnaire in our secure online form, it usually takes minutes

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2. Your request is reviewed in minutes

An AHPRA-registered practitioner will review your request.

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3. Get your medical certificate

If approved, your mental health leave certificate is emailed to you.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

Same clinical validity

  • Green-tick-icon You can request a multi-day stress leave certificate via an online consult.
  • Green-tick-icon There is no hidden fee, booking fee or surprises.
  • Green-tick-icon The stress leave certificate can be verified easily by your employer. They can email Hola support at support@hola.health
  • Green-tick-icon You are entitled to confidentiality regarding your diagnosis.
  • Green-tick-icon If you are struggling with your mental health beyond what a certificate can address, please reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14 (24/7) or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. A telehealth certificate is a support tool — it is not a substitute for mental health care.
  • Green-tick-icon If you or someone close to you is experiencing an emergency or is at immediate risk of harm, please call triple zero (000).
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a stress leave medical certificate?

A stress leave medical certificate (also known as a doctor’s certificate for stress leave) is a document issued by an AHPRA-registered practitioner. It confirms that a person is unfit for work due to stress-related health concerns, following a clinical assessment. It draws on the same personal/carer’s leave entitlement under the Fair Work Act 2009 as a certificate for any other illness. There’s no separate “stress leave” category, and it isn’t classified differently based on how severe the symptoms are.

While company policies can vary, common reasons for stress leave include:

  • Work-related stress
  • Mental health conditions like anxiety or depression
  • Personal issues impacting work
  • Sudden emergencies
Yes. Under the Fair Work Act 2009, a medical certificate confirming you’re unfit for work due to a mental health condition is generally accepted as valid evidence for paid personal/sick leave, when issued by an AHPRA-registered practitioner following an assessment.

To get a medical certificate for mental health leave, simply fill out our quick online questionnaire. An Australian-registered health practitioner will review your symptoms, and if appropriate, issue your medical certificate for stress leave directly to your inbox in minutes.

Yes, stress leave is considered sick leave in Australia. If a person can provide evidence for their stress leave, they will be entitled to paid sick leave in Australia provided their employer accepts the grounds due to which the employee has taken leave for stress.

In Australia, stress leave, especially when approved by a medical practitioner in the form of a medical certificate, should be accepted according to the Fair Work Act 2009. However, employers generally have the discretion to approve or reject a request for stress leave. This depends on various factors such as company policies, employment contracts, and the evidence provided by the employee.

Yes, Hola Health is an Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA) registered provider and adheres to strict privacy protocols set out by the Australian Privacy Principles Spend time recovering, not worrying. All single-day or multi-day certificates, if approved, are delivered in minutes.

Honesty is crucial while discussing your stress leave with a doctor to get the appropriate support and guidance for your situation. Your doctor relies on the information you provide to accurately assess your condition and recommend the most effective course of action. Therefore, it’s essential to be open and transparent about your symptoms and how stress is impacting your health and work performance.

Yes, our after-hours telehealth doctors and health practitioners are online 24/7, including weekends and public holidays, to review your request and provide a certificate if appropriate.

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Hola Health provides online medical certificates issued by AHPRA-licensed practitioners in Australia following a telehealth assessment. Medical certificates are not a bulk-billed service — private fees apply for all medical certificate consultations or assessments, 24/7. The certificates are accepted at the discretion of your employers, teachers, or other relevant authorities.

For emergencies, call 000 immediately.

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