Mental health days are valid sick leave
Under the Fair Work Act 2009, personal/carer's leave (sick leave) covers illness and injury — which explicitly includes mental health conditions. Anxiety, depression, panic disorders, burnout, and stress-related illness are all legitimate reasons to take sick leave in Australia.
Full-time employees are entitled to 10 days of paid personal/carer's leave per year, which accumulates. Part-time employees receive a pro-rata amount.
Conditions we can certify
Anxiety
Depression
Stress & burnout
Panic attacks
Insomnia
Grief & bereavement
PTSD symptoms
Adjustment disorder
General mental health day
Your privacy is protected
No diagnosis on certificate
Your certificate states "unfit for work due to a medical condition." Employers cannot require you to disclose your specific diagnosis.
Confidential consultation
Everything you share with your doctor is protected by doctor-patient confidentiality. Our telehealth platform is encrypted end-to-end.