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Find the right residential program to begin your journey towards healing, hope and wellbeing
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Explore practical workshops that empower people to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and hope
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WELCOME TO THE
Quest for Life Foundation
“We call them life’s Ds. Whether it’s a diagnosis, divorce, death, despair, depression or disaster most people face a significant challenge at some point in their life.
Quest for Life can make a profound and positive difference. We take a whole-person, recovery-orientated approach which provides evidence-based practical strategies and tools to help you to heal the past, build resilience for the future and live in the present. We can assist you to find your own best answer.
You will be nourished, encouraged and restored with the confidence and skills to embrace your challenges in more skilful ways.”

Petrea King
Founder & CEO
WELCOME TO THE
Quest for Life Foundation
“We call them life’s Ds. Whether it’s a diagnosis, divorce, death, depression or disaster everyone faces a significant challenge at some point.
Quest for Life can make a profound and positive difference in your life. We take a whole-person, recovery orientated approach which provides evidence-based practical strategies and tools to help you to heal the past, build resilience for the future and live in the present.
You will be nurtured, nourished and restored with the confidence and skills to embrace the world again.”

Petrea King
Founder & CEO

LATEST ARTICLES
Aislin’s Story: Why Supporting Women Through Trauma and Burnout Matters
In this poetic and deeply personal piece, Quest participant Aislin shares her experience of living with PTSD, burnout and…
“Healing Isn’t a Solo Sport”: Professor Phoebe Phillips’ Journey from Trauma to Hope
Professor Phoebe Phillips AM, Associate Dean in the Faculty of Medicine and Head of the Pancreatic Cancer Personalised Medicine…
From the Edge of Life to a Life of Purpose
How a Christmas that wasn’t meant to be became the beginning of a legacy of hope… In September 1983, Petrea King received news…
Quest for Life acknowledges First Nations people and communities as the Traditional Owners of the land. Wherever we meet, we acknowledge and pay our respects to Elders past and present, and emerging leaders.
The Quest for Life Centre is located on the traditional lands of the Gundungurra people.
Quest for Life is an inclusive community where everyone can expect to be treated with compassion, humility, respect and empathy. We are committed to creating inclusive spaces, communities, workplaces, policies and services for people of all backgrounds, identities, circumstances, cultures, bodies and abilities.
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THE QUEST FOR LIFE SHOP
The Quest for Life Shop provides a range of resources to support wellbeing, holistic health, living mindfully and for people dealing with life’s challenges. When you buy from our online store, the proceeds support the work of the Quest for Life Foundation, helping to restore the lives of people in need of our programs and services.
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Petrea King is at the forefront of wellness education and is a frequent lecturer at medical and other conferences. Petrea sees crisis as a catalyst for personal growth and understanding and as an opportunity for healing and peace. She is a valued speaker, lecturer and facilitator of workshops.











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