You are required to provide one of the following:

• a signed medical certificate or report, on appropriate letterhead, from a doctor or psychologist stating that you're unable to attend classes
• a detailed statement from a counsellor at the University's Student Wellbeing Service who has been involved in your assessment or treatment

Medical certificates should:

• be issued within three months of the request date
• have a clear duration of recommended time away from studies
• include a treatment plan if applicable
• indicate that you will be impacted for a substantial period of the semester
• be translated into English by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) if in a language other than English. Provide the original language document and NAATI translation in your request.

A doctor's certificate or hospital statement showing your expected due date.

Medical certificates should:

• be issued within three months of your request date
• state a clear duration of recommended time away from your studies
• include a treatment plan, if applicable
• indicate that you'll be impacted for a substantial period of the semester
• be translated into English by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) if issued in a language other than English — provide both the original document and the NAATI translation.

A confirmation email from the Student Affairs Unit or another University department.

If you're involved in a legal matter or criminal event, provide:

• evidence of the duration and any bail conditions

If you're affected by major political upheaval, a natural disaster or a traumatic experience, provide:

• relevant documents such as medical certificates, death certificates, proof of relationship, birth certificates or police reports
• in the absence of sufficient documents, provide a student declaration form (docx, 53KB) including an explanation of why additional documents aren't possible.

Medical certificates should:

• be issued within three months of the request date
• have a clear duration of recommended time away from studies
• include a treatment plan if applicable
• indicate that you will be impacted for a substantial period of the semester
• be translated into English by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) if in a language other than English. Provide the original language document and NAATI translation in your request.

For the bereavement or serious illness of a close family member, such as a parent or grandparent, provide:

• a death certificate/medical certificate
• proof of relationship.

Medical certificates should:

• be issued within three months of the request date
• have a clear duration of recommended time away from studies
• include a treatment plan if applicable
• indicate that you will be impacted for a substantial period of the semester
• be translated into English by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) if in a language other than English. Provide the original language document and NAATI translation in your request.

If your current childcare arrangement is no longer available, provide a student declaration form (docx, 53KB) explaining the circumstances and your plan for a new arrangement.

If you need to look after a sick child, provide a medical certificate.

Medical certificates should:

• be issued within three months of the request date
• have a clear duration of recommended time away from studies
• include a treatment plan if applicable
• indicate that you will be impacted for a substantial period of the semester
• be translated into English by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) if in a language other than English. Provide the original language document and NAATI translation in your request.