Financial support if you’re sick or injured
Find out what support is available if you can’t work for a short time because you’re sick or injured.
Payments while you can’t work
You may get a Services Australia payment if you can’t work or study because you’re sick or injured. You’ll need to provide a medical certificate and other information with your claim.
Find out more about payments you may get.
Other payments
There are other payments or subsidies you may get depending on your situation. These links will take you away from myGov.
Thank you for your feedback
Page last updated: 22 August 2025