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Understanding your medical certificate

If you’ve been injured, your doctor may give you a fit for selected work medical certificate that shows what kind of work you can safely do while recovering.

Med Cert BEC

Fit for selected work medical certificate

You don’t have to be fully recovered to get back to work.

Fit for selected work means you can work safely with some adjustments, like lighter tasks, reduced hours or avoiding certain movements.

Your employer pays for the work you do, and if eligible we can help with weekly compensation. Together, this could add up to 100% of your usual pay.

Learn more about weekly compensation

Download: Guide to understanding your medical certificate

 

Why not ‘fully unfit’?

A fully unfit medical certificate is only given in specific situations, like if you’re in hospital because of your injury, if your injury puts you at risk of infection, or if your condition or medication makes it unsafe to be at work.

If you're unable to work at all, you may still be eligible for up to 80% of your usual income through weekly compensation. 

Learn more about weekly compensation

Download: Guide to understanding your medical certificate

 

What to do next

  • Share your certificate with your employer
  • Agree on safe duties or hours
  • Follow your health provider's advice
  • Review your plan as you recover

If your employer can’t adjust your hours or duties, we can still help with financial support through weekly compensation.

You don’t need to be fully recovered to get back to work.

Staying active and connected helps you get back to what matters, sooner.

Recovering at work

You can recover at work too

Recovery at work – your questions answered

Six simple steps to recover at work

What your employer needs to know

Need advice?

This information is general guidance and doesn’t replace advice from your healthcare provider. If you're unsure what type of activity is right for your injury, talk to your physio, doctor, or another healthcare professional.