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Temporary medical exemptions if you are sick or injured (bilingual)
This resource explains how to apply for a temporary exemption from mutual obligation, participation, or study requirements if you are unwell or injured. It outlines when exemptions apply, what information a medical certificate must include, who can complete it, and how to submit it. The resource also explains what happens if your exemption is approved or denied.
Available in multiple languages. The information in English is included in the second half of each document.
- Organisation:
- Centrelink/ Services Australia
- Target audience:
- General
- Service area:
- National
- Published:
- June 2025
- Last reviewed:
- July 2025
Multilingual resources
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