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World AIDS Day: Petrea King on 1980s Australia

Nearly 40 years ago today, Petrea King stood in Sydney’s Domain to take part in the first of many annual candlelight vigils for Australians who died with AIDS.

Road Trauma Support Group NSW partners with Quest for Life Foundation

About 80 people who have lost a loved one on NSW roads shared a vision for reform and the future of support for families at the Road Trauma Support Group NSW launch.

Pamela and Ian’s story of relief and gratitude

Pamela and Ian, aged 80, moved back into their home in the Northern Rivers region in November...

John’s story: Building a brighter future

John Duffy has been an active member of the Penrose Rural Fire Service (RFS) for the last eight...

Quest’s ongoing work with flood-impacted communities

A collaboration of donations, community fundraising, grants and generosity of spirit has enabled...

Refresh and Refocus Your Mindset, by Petrea King

If you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed or like you’re not managing change very effectively, it might just be time for a mindset refresh.

Professor Gordon Parker on burnout: free advice from a leading psychiatrist and Quest Board member

The word burnout has become a bit of a buzzword of our times. But what is it? And is it happening to us more than it used to?

Healing PTSD: Former paramedic Chris Henning’s story

If there’s one thing veteran paramedic Chris Henning wants you to remember, it’s this: don’t just bottle it up when you’re feeling down.

Illawarra wildlife artist Renata Bruynzeel donates beautiful artwork to Quest

Illawarra wildlife artist Renata Bruynzeel has donated a breath-taking painting to the Quest for Life Centre depicting a crackle of cockatoos.

Free massage therapy for trauma-affected flood victims of Lismore

Quest has teamed up with Jaycar Electronics to provide free massage therapy for people affected by the devastating floods in Lismore.

Your Life Matters: Out West in June-July 2022

Quest team members Keri and Margie left their homes on 28 June for a drive through our magnificent countryside on their way to Coonamble for the first of four workshops in rural NSW.

Your Life Matters: Heart-warming stories

Margie Braunstein writes about communities she and Fiona Nixon met on their travels to Wangaratta and the Riverina, delivering Your Life Matters regional and rural workshops. Stories of joy, hope and healing.

David’s Story: Quest Supporting Men’s Mental Health

David has a message for men struggling with mental illness or experiencing life’s Ds – despair, divorce, disaster, a diagnosis, a death, or drug dependence.