Mental Health First Aid Refreshers

Keep your skills sharp. Renew your accreditation. Stay ready to help.

Our Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) refresher courses are designed for accredited Mental Health First Aiders who want to renew their certification, refresh their skills, and stay up to date with current best practice.

Delivered by licensed MHFA Australia instructors at First Aid and Fire, these short, focused sessions help you stay confident and effective in supporting adults or young people experiencing mental health problems or crises.

Why Do a Refresher?

Mental health first aid skills, like any other first aid, can fade over time.

Our refresher training will help you:

Revisit the ALGEE Action Plan and how to apply it
Refresh knowledge of common mental health problems and warning signs
Practice supportive conversations through realistic scenarios
Update your skills in responding to crisis situations
Renew your MHFA or YMHFA accreditation for a further 3 years

Refresher courses are recommended for anyone whose accreditation is coming up to expiry or has recently lapsed.

Courses Available:

Standard MHFA Refresher

For adults who have previously completed the Standard MHFA course.

This refresher focuses on:

Supporting adults experiencing depression, anxiety, substance use, psychosis and other conditions
Reviewing and practising the ALGEE Action Plan
Responding to panic attacks, suicidal thoughts, severe distress and other crises
Applying MHFA skills in the workplace, community and family settings

Youth MHFA (YMHFA) Refresher

For adults who have previously completed the Youth MHFA course.

This refresher focuses on:

Recognising changes in behaviour and distress in young people aged 12–18
Revisiting ALGEE in a youth context
Responding to self-harm, suicidal thoughts, panic, and acute distress
Supporting a young person while respecting boundaries, safety and communication needs
Practical scenarios relevant to schools, youth services, sports, and family life

Who Can Attend Refresher Training?

These refresher courses are suitable for anyone who:

Has completed a full Standard MHFA or Youth MHFA course, and
Holds current or recently expired* MHFA accreditation

Ideal for:

Workplace MHFA Champions and Wellbeing Contacts

Managers, HR and leaders
Teachers, education support and school staff
Youth workers, community workers and counsellors
Health and emergency service staff
Parents, carers and guardians who wish to maintain their skills

Course Format and Duration:

We offer flexible delivery to suit individuals and workplaces:

Short refresher sessions (typically around 4 hours)

In-person at your workplace or at our public course venues
Online / blended options available for remote or dispersed teams
Workplace group bookings for teams who want to renew together

All refresher courses are delivered by licensed MHFA Australia instructors and follow the latest MHFA Australia guidelines.

What You Will Walk Away With

After completing a refresher course, participants will:

Renew their MHFA or Youth MHFA accreditation (subject to MHFA Australia requirements)

Feel more confident to approach and support someone in distress
Have updated knowledge on mental health problems and support pathways
Reinforce practical skills through discussion and scenario-based learning