Getting Medical Certificates for School, University, Insurance Claims and more from a GP doctor in Brunswick

Our GPs can help arrange:

• Medical Certificate

• Special consideration form

• Fee Remission for Special Circumstances (Long appointment)

• Work Placement form

• Insurance Form

• Fit-to-Fly certificate

  
  

If you require a form filled, please inform our staff member or state that in your reason for visit when making an appointment.

Be sure to bring the correct form along with any supporting documentation with you! If you'd prefer, we can assist by printing the form for you. There's a nominal charge of $0.30 per page of the document.

Medical Certificate for work or school

If you are unable to work due to an illness or injury, you may require a medical certificate from a GP to confirm your condition. Although the certificate typically does not disclose the specific illness to protect your privacy, it informs your employer that you had a medical condition leading to your absence from work. This can help ensure that you receive the necessary benefits associated with sick leave and protect your job security.

It's important to note that medical certificates can only be issued on the day of your visit to our clinic and cannot be written retrospectively (can't be backdated).

So, if you need a medical certificate for work or school, you must attend the practice on the day that you're ill. The doctor will then evaluate your condition and decide whether to provide you with a certificate at their discretion.

Special consideration for School or University

If you're experiencing unexpected and unavoidable circumstances that are affecting your studies, such as physical or mental illness, injury, or bereavement, you can apply for academic support through the special consideration process. This might include requesting an extension on an assignment, submission deadline, rescheduling an exam, or adjusting an assessment task to better suit your needs.

Each university or school has its own process for applying for special consideration. Some may require specific forms to be filled out, such as the University of Melbourne and RMIT, while others simply require a letter from a doctor.

Regardless of the requirements, students are generally required to provide evidence of their circumstances, such as a medical certificate or other documentation from a GP doctor, and to submit their application within a specified timeframe.


To avoid delays, it's important to check with your school or university prior to your appointment and inform our staff members that you require special consideration. Be sure to bring along any supporting documentation!

Insurance Forms

Insurance providers such as Bupa, Allianz, TATA AIG, and NIB may require you to have a form filled out by a doctor before you can make a claim for coverage or benefits for various types of insurance, including health, travel, or life insurance.

It's important to familiarise yourself with the claiming process of your insurance provider before your appointment, as our doctors can only fill out the form during your visit.

Note that if you have an OSHC (Overseas Student Health Cover) policy, you generally do not need a form filled out by a doctor, but it's still a good idea to check with your insurance provider for more information.

If you need a medical form completed by a GP doctor, please let our receptionist know so we can determine if we can assist you.

Fit-to-Fly Certificates from a doctor

Looking to travel but have a medical condition that you're worried about? Our experienced doctors are here to help! Certain medical conditions can be dangerous to have while flying, such as ear infections, physical injuries, and respiratory or cardiovascular problems.

Our doctors can assess your condition and provide guidance and support to help you make informed decisions about your health and travel plans.

If our doctors determine that it is safe for you to travel, they can provide you with the necessary documentation to meet airline or destination country requirements. Make sure you contact your airline prior to your appointment to find out what’s required!

I need a medical certificate for a previous sick day, what should I do?

Medical certificates can only be issued on the day of your visit to our clinic and cannot be backdated. If you require a document to prove your inability to attend work due to illness or injury, you can complete a Statutory Declaration and submit it to your employer.

A Statutory Declaration is a legal document where a person declares that something is true to the best of their knowledge and belief. It is typically used when evidence or proof of a particular fact is required.

To learn more about Statutory Declarations, visit; https://www.justice.vic.gov.au/statdecs.