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 Centrelink 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.

Payments if you have disability

If you have disability, find out about support from Centrelink, the National Disability Insurance Scheme and your state or territory government.

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: 15 September 2025