It’s always worth investing in a short MHFA refresher course to learn what’s new in MHFA research and update your skills for the another three years.
If you’re closing in on your three years of Mental Health First Aid certification, then it’s time to consider a refresher course to recertify yourself or your team. We ask that you consider how impactful your MHFA skills have been, and weigh that against the cost of a short refresher course.
In most workplaces, communities & organisations, a trained MHFAider will have improved the safety, wellbeing, and people-powered success of a workspace, the comfort and safety of students and adolescents, and the confidence and openness to discuss mental health, making early intervention and protection easier. Regardless of how you measure success, and even without a crisis, you’ve still more than made up for your time and investment.
The value in being a reliable safety net for your peers isn’t evident every day, but that security, combined with the skills to start conversations about mental health – priceless.
MHFA is informed by the lived experience of people - something our facilitators are familiar with. We bring much of ourselves to each course, and use our experiences as counsellors, coaches, leaders, and people to help you connect and learn.
Life is messy - whether it’s time, location, learning type, or anything else - we cater with full customisation. We prioritise accessibility, catering for in-person, remote, or unique content - we’ll make sure you get the MHFA that’s right for you.
Mental health can be a tough topic for many people. With deep respect for both the subject material and you, we make it easier to approach with a comfortable, safe atmosphere - and we even share a laugh from time to time.
In whichever way you measure your impact - we take the same perspective. From healthier workplaces, to critical skills and confident, open conversations, we’ll aim for your goals and measure the outcomes together.
Mental Health First Aid certification is a well-understood benefit to any community, but not always easy to arrange. It is with us. We work with you to help access and integrate the powerful lessons of MHFA into your community or organisation.
Mental Health First Aid is for everyone - we aim to make it equally accessible regardless of your experience in life. We offer sensory aids, fidget tools, and customised courses to give you the best experience. Don’t hesitate to tell us what you need.
The short refresher course is typically run online, accessible from anywhere with an internet connection, but can also be run in-person. You’ll join our facilitator for two 3-hour sessions, where you’ll brush up on your skills and catch up on the changes in the research and techniques recommended. During the session, we’ll work on the ALGEE action plan and give you a valuable opportunity to perfect your approach so it comes naturally should the need arise.
You’ll receive your three years of Mental Health First Aid certification, empowering you to continue making a difference for the wellbeing of your friends, family, community and peers.
In our refresher course, we return to the evidence-based course material of the Mental Health First Aid system, and catch you up on the latest updates. We’ll, once again, show you how to prevent, intervene and support people experiencing mental health issues, and update your list of emergency contacts should a crisis occur.
You’ll have plenty of additional practice in applying the ALGEE action plan to manage a mental health crisis while securing professional help, and update your skills so you can keep making an impact on the mental health outcomes in your workplace or community.
In Australia, and also the wider world, mental health outcomes continually fail to meet the standards of a healthy, functioning society. It’s an issue that deserves our attention – to overcome stigmas and create an environment where people are supported through tough times. We believe it can be achieved with a dedicated response from everyday people.
The Mental Health Coach is our way to improve the support available to vulnerable people all throughout society in a tangible, lasting way. With knowledge from evidence-based training and the confidence to share experiences with peers, we work with you to make a difference.
Nick started The Mental Health Coach with this in mind. From his background as coach, counsellor, facilitator and leader of multidisciplinary teams, he came to understand the wide variety of ways different people engage with learning.
Through programs like the globally-recognised Mental Health First Aid training, TMHC reaches people throughout society. We help people build safer, stronger, more supportive places to work, live and grow. By sharing the knowledge and skills that help make an impact when it matters most, we can all work together to move the needle in the right direction.
Absolutely. We run our MHFA refresher courses in line with the materials designed and maintained by Mental Health First Aid Australia, but we can deliver it in any number of ways, with a large degree of flexibility for medium, content, goals, time, and much more. We regularly adapt our courses to suit different needs, so get in touch with us to talk about how we can meet you where you work best.
Our online, Standard Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health Essentials, Youth, and Rainbow Youth courses are aimed at adults aged 18+, while Teen MHFA is customised by age for students between years 7 and 12. We welcome everyone from any background, and host a range of sessions to cater to a wide array of learning styles, comfort levels and availability.
If you’re looking to attend a course by yourself, you’ll find specific information on each course on our Upcoming Training page.
Do you have a group or team seeking training? Talk to us – we frequently customise our courses to suit your availability, goals, and requirements.
