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MHFA Refresher

Mental Health First Aid Refresher

Renew Your MHFA Certification In Just 4 Hours!

Maintain your mental health first aider skills with our streamlined MHFA refresher training. This 4-hour face-to-face Mental Health First Aid Refresher updates your knowledge, reinforces the ALGEE Action Plan, and extends your mental health first aid certification for another three years through Mental Health First Aid Australia.

MHFA Refresher

(Mental Health First Aid Refresher Course)

From
$99

Mental Health First Aid Certificate Renewal

Receive your renewed MHFA certificate following successful completion of the refresher course.

Experienced
Instructors

Train with accredited MHFA trainers who bring real-world expertise & passion for mental health first aid.

Flexible
Scheduling

Choose from weekday or weekend mental health first aid refresher courses to fit your lifestyle.

Refresh Mental
Health Skills

Our mental health first aid refresher course updates your skills & knowledge.

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Mental Health First Aid Refresher Course Overview

Our Mental Health First Aid Refresher provides an essential update for Mental Health First Aiders looking to maintain their MHFA certification and remain confident in supporting others experiencing mental health issues. As mental health trends and recommended response strategies evolve, regular MHFA refresher training ensures you stay current with best-practice approaches while continuing to recognise and respond to mental health concerns effectively. With many Australians experiencing mental health challenges each year, keeping your skills up to date ensures you can offer meaningful early support and guide people toward appropriate professional help.

In workplaces, renewed mental health first aid knowledge strengthens early-intervention capability and reinforces a safer, more supportive environment. As circumstances and response guidelines change, refresher training helps accredited first aiders maintain accuracy, confidence, and readiness to act. Updated MHFA skills within a team ensure employees facing mental health difficulties are more likely to receive timely and appropriate assistance. This mental health first aid refresher course ensures you remain confident in:

Our mental health first aid refresher training is delivered by MHFA-accredited facilitators through interactive discussions and scenario-based learning. Successful participants receive a renewed mental health first aid certificate valid for 3 years (36 months), maintaining their status as an accredited Mental Health First Aider through Mental Health First Aid Australia.

MHFA Mental Health First Aid Refresher Course Details

Mental Health First Aid Refresher Eligibility & Enrolment Requirements

There are no formal academic requirements for the mental health first aid refresher training. However, participants must meet the following requirements:

Essential Prerequisites:
Age & Enrolment:
Language, Literacy & Numeracy Requirements:

Participants must possess basic language, literacy & numeracy skills necessary to:

What If I've Missed My Renewal Window?

If your MHFA certification expired more than 3 months ago, you’ll need to complete the full Standard MHFA Mental Health First Aid course to regain accreditation. Contact us to learn more.

MHFA Refresher Course Delivery Method

Our MHFA Refresher course is delivered exclusively face-to-face in a single 4-hour session, with no online components. You can join one of our public courses at convenient locations across Australia, arrange a private group session, or have us deliver onsite training at your workplace. This concentrated format maximises your time while ensuring comprehensive skill reinforcement through facilitated discussion, practical activities and peer learning.

This mental health first aid refresher maintains the high standards set by Mental Health First Aid Australia, providing an efficient pathway to renew your mental health first aid certification without the time commitment of repeating the full mental health first aid course. Our experienced MHFA trainers create an engaging environment where you can share experiences, ask questions and strengthen your mental health first aid capabilities.

MHFA Refresher Training Fees

Our Mental Health First Aid Refresher Course is affordably priced from $99. Payment is required upfront during the online booking process through our secure platform, which accepts Visa and Mastercard debit & credit cards.

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Why Choose First Aid Pro's MHFA Refresher Training?

Developed by Mental Health First Aid Australia

As an authorised provider through Mental Health First Aid Australia, we deliver mental health first aid refresher training that maintains your MHFA accreditation.

Expert MHFA Trainers

Learn from certified MHFA instructors with real-world experience in mental health support and crisis intervention.

Efficient 4-Hour Format

Renew your MHFA accreditation in just half a day - perfect for busy professionals and workplace teams!

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Flexible Scheduling

Choose from multiple locations and convenient time slots, including weekday & weekend courses, or arrange onsite workplace training for your team.

Workplace Approved

Our mental health first aid refresher training is suitable for a wide range of industries.

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At First Aid Pro, we understand that maintaining your professional development shouldn’t disrupt your schedule. With convenient locations nationwide and sessions available 7 days a week, renewing your mental health first aid certificate has never been easier. Whether you’re an individual maintaining your skills or part of a workplace wellbeing program, we make mental health first aid refresher training accessible and convenient.

Simple Booking Process

Choose Your Course

Select the Mental Health First Aid Refresher (MHFAR) course from our training options.

Select Your Location

Choose a refresher at one of our convenient training centres in major cities across Australia.

Pick the Date and Time

Choose a session time that fits your schedule. Refresher courses run 7 days a week.

Booking & Online Enrolment

Fill out your enrolment details, complete your payment & receive your confirmation email with any pre-course requirements.

Attend Your Course

Arrive at your chosen venue for your 4-hour, face-to-face Mental Health First Aid Refresher course.

Receive Your Certificate

Once you complete the MHFA refresher training, your Mental Health First Aid certification is renewed.

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What You’ll Learn In Our Mental Health First Aid Refresher Training

This mental health first aid refresher updates and strengthens your existing mental health first aid skills while ensuring you remain aligned with the latest evidence-based practices & Mental Health First Aid Australia guidelines. Designed for currently accredited Mental Health First Aiders, this course keeps you confident and prepared to support people experiencing mental health challenges in real-world situations. Key skills you will refresh include:

Core Mental Health First Aid Skill Reinforcement:
Updated Mental Health Knowledge & Practices:
Interactive Learning Activities & Role-Play Scenarios:

Who Should Enrol In Our Mental Health First Aid Refresher?

A mental health first aid refresher course is ideal for anyone committed to supporting the wellbeing of others—at work, at home, or in the community. Renewing your MHFA certification is especially valuable for:

Why Is Mental Health First Aid Refresher Training Important?

Mental health support strategies evolve with new research and evidence. First Aid Pro’s MHFA refresher course ensures you:

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Mental Health First Aid Refresher Assessment Requirements
The MHFA Refresher focuses on competency maintenance rather than formal assessment:

No written assessments or online components required – your mental health first aid certification is renewed based on full participation in the interactive session.

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What's Included In Your MHFA Refresher

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Convenient Nationwide MHFA Refresher Training Locations To Choose From

Renewing your Mental Health First Aid certification is easy with First Aid Pro! With training centres across Australia and flexible sessions available 7 days a week, you can choose the time and location that suits you best. Prefer onsite training? We also deliver MHFA refresher courses directly to workplaces. Contact us to find your nearest course or organise onsite workplace mental health first aid refresher training!

Mental Health First Aid Refresher Offered In All Major Cities & Regional Coverage

Your MHFA Certification Renewal, On Your Terms

Maintain Your Mental Health First Aider Status

Upon successful completion of your MHFA mental health first aid refresher course, you’ll receive:

Your renewed mental health first aid certificate maintains your ability to provide critical support in mental health situations, whether in the workplace, community or personal settings.

Please Note: Same day issuing of certificates are subject to course completion by 3pm and verification of all required documentation. Same day mental health first aid certificates cannot be provided for courses held in the evening, weekends or classes that finish outside our South Australian head office processing hours between 9 am and 4 pm (Central Australian Time). In these instances, certificates will be issued by email on the next available business day.

Corporate Private Group Sessions & Onsite Workplace MHFA Refresher Training

Maintain Your Organisation's Mental Health First Aid Capability

Keep your workplace Mental Health First Aiders current with convenient onsite mental health first aid refresher training:

Schedule a private group session or an onsite team workplace mental health first aid refresher today!

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Don't Let Your Mental Health First Aid Accreditation Expire
With convenient 4-hour sessions available nationwide, maintaining your MHFA certification is simple and efficient. Whether you’re renewing for workplace requirements or personal commitment to mental health support, we have a session that suits your schedule.

Remember: If your certification expired over 3 months ago, you’ll need to complete the full Standard MHFA course.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Mental Health First Aid Refresher course?
The MHFA Refresher is a 4-hour face-to-face training session designed for people who have previously completed the Standard Mental Health First Aid course. It updates your knowledge, reinforces the ALGEE Action Plan, and extends your MHFA accreditation for another three years without repeating the full 12-hour course.
Your mental health first aid certification is valid for 3 years from the date of completion. We recommend booking your refresher course 2-3 months before expiry to ensure continuous accreditation.
Our MHFA Refresher course is $189 per person, which includes all training materials, the updated MHFA Manual, and your renewed 3-year certification. Group discounts are available for workplace bookings.
If your MHFA certification has expired for less than 3 months, you can still complete the refresher course. If it’s been more than 3 months since expiry, you’ll need to complete the full 12-hour Standard Mental Health First Aid course to regain accreditation.
The refresher is a condensed 4-hour session for previously certified MHFAiders, while the standard course is 12 hours for new participants. The refresher focuses on updating knowledge and reinforcing skills rather than teaching foundational concepts from scratch.
The refresher reinforces core concepts like the ALGEE Action Plan and crisis responses while introducing updated research, new support strategies, and current referral pathways. It assumes existing knowledge, allowing for deeper discussion and peer learning rather than introductory content.
Yes, successful completion of the refresher course fully renews your Mental Health First Aid Australia accreditation for another 3 years, maintaining your status as an accredited Mental Health First Aider.
Yes, our MHFA Refresher course provides 4 CPD hours for healthcare professionals. It’s endorsed by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and Australian College of Nursing (ACN).
First Aid Pro offers MHFA Refresher courses at over 100 locations across Australia. Visit our booking page or call 08 7120 2570 to find the nearest session. We also provide onsite training for workplace groups.
Yes, the refresher course is fully accredited by Mental Health First Aid Australia and based on the latest evidence-based guidelines for mental health support. All content is regularly updated to reflect current best practices.
The refresher reinforces crisis response skills through scenario-based discussions, updates you on current intervention strategies, and provides practice applying the ALGEE Action Plan to various mental health emergencies including suicidal thoughts, panic attacks, and psychosis.
Regular refresher training ensures workplace Mental Health First Aiders maintain current skills, stay confident in providing support, and remain familiar with latest resources. This protects your investment in employee wellbeing and maintains a mentally healthy workplace culture.
Yes, maintaining current MHFA accreditation through regular refreshers is a prerequisite for instructor training. Aspiring instructors must demonstrate ongoing commitment to their mental health first aid practice.
Yes, the refresher incorporates the latest evidence-based emergency response strategies, updated crisis intervention techniques, and current best practices for supporting someone experiencing acute mental health challenges.
MHFA refresher training can be scheduled as part of annual professional development, incorporated into WHS compliance programs, or delivered as regular workplace wellbeing initiatives. We offer flexible scheduling and onsite delivery to minimise workplace disruption.
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