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Bob’s Fundraising update
Former Police Officer Bob Simpson chose to fundraise for Quest for Life by cycling from Perth to...
Your donations to Quest – reaching those in need
We all know the saying, ‘charity begins at home’. At this difficult time, we appreciate this is...
Tom & Katrina’s story for Quest’s EOFY Appeal
My family has been farming our property near Warren for over 100 years. Country people are...
Fiona & Ralph’s story for Quest’s EOFY Appeal
On 28 December 2016, our 25th wedding anniversary, we received a phone call from a friend to say...
Mother’s Day 2020
I’m writing this at home while in isolation as I imagine, many of you are. My mother Rae, aged 98,...
8 ways to live with Grief
There is no right or wrong way to live with grief, there is only your way. Until you have...
Maintaining your Mental Health at home
Did you know that 1 in 5 Australians are affected by mental illness? During this extraordinary...
Staying calm in challenging times
In extraordinary times like these, how can we remain calm, focused, responsive and alert? As the...
Feeling burnt out? Ways to get back on track
Tired? Exhausted? Wrung out? Flat? Have these words become commonplace in your household or...
Trauma – when the brain remembers what you want to forget
The repercussions from a traumatic experience often don’t surface until weeks, months or even...
4 tips to successful communication
Have you ever thought about what you are communicating both inwardly to yourself and outwardly to...
Bushfire recovery: Practical ways to get back on your feet
The bush fires that are wreaking havoc across Australia are having devastating effects on the...
Easing children’s anxiety: A simple practice
Calming children in times of anxiety and worry. This ritual has developed out of our work in...
One of the best kept secrets in the Universe
When I was at my absolute emotional lowest, expecting to die of leukemia, I was completely...
De-fusing arguments over the festive season
For many, the Christmas season brings a mix of close and not-so-close relatives and friends...
Jason’s story for Quest’s Christmas Appeal
Jason talks about his experience of 18 years living with PTSD brought about by his profession, and...
Sassi’s story for Quest’s Christmas Appeal
My introduction to Petrea King and Quest was brought about 25 years ago by a husband who was dying...
A letter from Warren
”My family has had the benefit of Petrea King’s wisdom for over 15 years either through her books,...
How to prioritise your Mental Health
October is Mental Health Month and today is World Mental Health Day. Did you know that 1 in 5...
Karen Booth, Quest psychotherapist
Difficulties and challenges early on in life led Quest psychotherapist, Karen Booth into...
Bob Simpson: Riding in the face of grief & trauma
We are so proud of Bob Simpson, who resumes his ride across Australia from Perth to Bundanoon...
Preventing Alzheimer’s: Julia’s journey reclaiming her brain
The idea that Alzheimer’s may happen to us in old age is a common concern and, with an increasing...
A very sunburnt country – Part 2
Getting out into outback NSW always reminds me how fortunate we are to live in such an amazing...
A very sunburnt country – Part 1
It was a cold Southern Highlands morning when we left Moss Vale at 5am en route for Sydney...
Warning signs of suicide
When you’re weighed down by depression, chronic pain, anxiety or despair, it seems hard to believe...
Celebrating 30 years of the Quest for Life Foundation
The middle of winter turned on a spectacular Bundanoon day to celebrate the 30th Birthday of the...
Julie’s brain injury journey: From adversity to peace
In 1993, Julie was in-bound on an aircraft from Moscow to Heathrow Airport having worked a long...
Good sleep is not a luxury
Sleep is a foundation of wellbeing. If you get a good night's sleep, almost everything looks...
Talking about death to children: Dos & Don’ts
Many people regard thoughts or conversations about death and dying as being negative, or they see...
What to do when someone you love is diagnosed
It’s often difficult to know what to say when someone you love is diagnosed with cancer or a...
Foods your brain loves!
We know that your brain is integral to everything you do - how you move and what you think about -...
Hope and Healing – Petrea’s Story
I was told in September of 1983 that I wouldn’t see Christmas of that year. The shock rattled us...
Hope and Healing – Cancer Wellness Support’s story
The relationship between Cancer Wellness Support (CWS) and Quest for Life began back in 2006 when...
Hope and Healing – Angela’s story
About 15 years ago, aged in my mid 30s, I found my way to Quest for Life to do a residential...
Hope and Healing – Chris’ Story
Chris was a paramedic for 33 years. During this time, he attended many traumatic and challenging...
Hope and Healing – Robyn’s story
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1996 and within a couple of weeks I was loaned Petrea’s...
Managing stress – what helps. Part 2
Stress is a fact of life but you can learn to manage it better both mentally and physically. In...
Reclaiming Your Brain – What helps
Last century we were told that we were born with a certain number of neurons in our brain which...
Coping in troubled times
The continued coverage of George Pell in the news may have triggered a mixture of emotions for us...
Western Plains blog: Part 2 – Collie
Enjoy the second instalment of Petrea and Keri's Out West trip facilitating workshops for rural...
Cancer: Time to weed out war language
It's time to weed out the language of war when it comes to cancer. February 4 is World Cancer Day...
Living peacefully with Autoimmune Disease
Two years after Emily complained of weight gain, depression and fatigue, she was diagnosed with...
A simple practice to ease school anxiety
Summer holidays herald many changes for school students. The tiny ones will be putting on a school...
Staying calm at Christmas: 3 simple tips
We can all be our own worst enemy at times especially in the build-up to Christmas and put a lot...
Children and the Empty Chair at Christmas
Part 2 of The Empty Chair at Christmas. What you can do to help children if they are experiencing...
Caring for Sam … Claudia’s story
I hope my story may resonate with other carers and raise awareness for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis...
What happens if we’re tense for too long?
What happens when we remain in a state of tension for too long? We can snap. Just like the string...
Anxiety – what helps me
Almost everyone experiences some form of anxiety at some point in their lives. Maybe it’s...
5 things to make your life better today
Everyone feels down from time to time maybe because the day didn’t go well, you’re feeling...