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.


Page last updated: 22 August 2025