Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) Refresher

Refreshing confidence. Reaffirming boundaries. Strengthening early support.

Rebuild confidence in supporting young people — with clarity, consistency, and calm conversations.

The Youth Mental Health First Aid Refresher supports previously trained Youth MHFAiders to refresh their knowledge, strengthen practical skills, and extend their accreditation in line with Mental Health First Aid Australia requirements.

Delivered online, the refresher reinforces early recognition, appropriate responses, and clear escalation pathways — supporting safer, more confident practice when working with young people.

Introduction

Over time, even well-trained MHFAiders can feel less certain about how to respond — especially as situations, language, and guidance evolve.

The YMHFA Refresher provides a structured opportunity to revisit core principles, reconnect with the ALGEE Action Plan, and strengthen confidence in real-world conversations. Participants reaffirm their role, boundaries, and responsibilities, supporting early, appropriate action when concerns arise.

Why a YMHFA Refresher Matters

• Confidence is renewed through guided discussion and practice
• Core skills are reinforced for early recognition and response
• Roles, responsibilities, and escalation pathways are clearly reinforced
• Responses remain aligned across teams and school communities
• Accreditation is extended in line with MHFA Australia guidelines

This supports consistency, trust, and shared responsibility when supporting young people.

Who the Refresher Is For

The YMHFA Refresher is designed for people who:

• Have previously completed an accredited Youth Mental Health First Aid course
• Are currently accredited Youth MHFAiders, or whose accreditation is eligible for renewal
• Support young people schools, or community settings

Eligibility requirements apply in accordance with Mental Health First Aid Australia guidelines.

What Participants Revisit

The refresher reinforces practical, real-world skills, including:

🗸 Early signs of common mental health challenges in young people
🗸 Confident use of the ALGEE Action Plan
🗸 Calm, supportive conversations within appropriate scope
🗸 Responding to crisis situations safely and responsibly
🗸 Knowing when and how to escalate concerns

Learning is discussion-based, reflective, and grounded in lived experience and school contexts.

Delivery Format

• Online, instructor-led refresher session
• Interactive discussion and scenario-based learning
• Delivered live across Australia
• Designed for school contexts

Learning Outcomes

After completing the YMHFA Refresher, participants strengthen:

• Confidence in responding to emerging concerns
• Clarity around role, scope, and boundaries
• Consistency in conversations across teams
• Awareness of referral pathways and next steps
• Readiness to support young people early and appropriately

Accreditation & Certification

Successful completion extends Youth MHFA accreditation for a further three years, in line with MHFA requirements.

Participants receive confirmation of renewed accreditation upon completion.

Let’s Start the Conversation

If you’re looking to refresh confidence, maintain accreditation, or support your people to respond more effectively to young people’s mental health needs, we’d be glad to connect.