Petrea King and Quest for Life Foundation

Petrea King and Quest for Life Foundation Providing skills & strategies to empower people, organisations, communities in crises to heal

Founded by Petrea King in 1989, the Quest for Life Foundation provides intensive educational programs and workshops that encourage and empower people with the tools to create emotional resilience, healing and peace of mind. Assisting people from all walks of life we provide a proven, effective and holistic approach to physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Set in 9 acres of landscaped gardens, the Quest for Life Centre provides an oasis for time out and an ideal environment for reflection, healing and the learning of new and valuable life skills. Thousands of people journey to the Centre to find a safe haven in which to begin or continue their healing journey. The Centre also provides an opportunity to intensively train facilitators, therapists, counsellors, nurses, doctors and other professionals from around Australia. As a charity, Quest is committed to making programs accessible to everyone in need of them and has DG1 status. It is often those who can least afford our programs who need them the most. Please consider helping Quest reach more people by making a donation or a gift in your will.

Last week, the Quest for Life team had the privilege of delivering three deeply meaningful workshops in Bathurst, suppor...
16/04/2026

Last week, the Quest for Life team had the privilege of delivering three deeply meaningful workshops in Bathurst, supporting individuals, practitioners, and the broader community to build resilience and emotional wellbeing.

💛 Thursday, 9 April
A resilience and wellbeing workshop with the Central West Women's Health Centre, creating a safe and supportive space for reflection, connection, and practical learning.

💛 Friday, 10 April
A workshop for domestic & family violence and community service practitioners—empowering those on the front line with tools to support both their clients and their own wellbeing.

💛 Saturday, 11 April
A free 'Your Life Matters' workshop for a very friendly and engaged audience. Gwen had this to say afterwards: "This was a comfortable, safe space with Kate – really present in the moment, actively listening and responding with empathy, wise counsel and most importantly humour! Yes, I do feel my life matters!"

Quest's 'Your Life Matters' workshops offer practical, evidence-based strategies to navigate life’s challenges and strengthen resilience.

WATCH THIS SPACE 👀... We’re excited to be expanding these workshops—offering 'Your Life Matters' sessions monthly in various locations across NSW.

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to the incredible team at the Central West Women’s Health Centre—Karen Boyde, Lorraine Murphy, Breanna Carmody, Alison Browett, Paula Cahill, Brittany (Nova) Hillard, and Michelle Graves—for your collaboration, care, and commitment to your community.

15/04/2026

We’re delighted to share this special conversation with Quest for Life facilitator Bernadette Arena, as she speaks about our upcoming Living with Grief weekend program. 💛

In this video, Bernadette offers a compassionate insight into what the program is all about — and what you can expect when you take this important step towards healing.

The death of a loved one can feel overwhelming and deeply personal, but you don’t have to walk it alone. This nurturing weekend provides a safe and supportive space to gently explore your experience, connect with others, and discover practical tools to help you move forward with greater understanding and resilience. 🕊️

If you or someone you love is navigating b, this program offers a meaningful opportunity to pause, reflect, and begin to heal — at your own pace, and in a caring community. 🌿

📆 Our next Living with Grief weekend runs 8–10 May 2026, and places are still available.
📞 Call 1300 941 488 or book online: https://bit.ly/3Gi4ASo

15/04/2026

Bernadette Arena will explore gentle, practical ways to support your emotional wellbeing and build resilience during difficult times. 🌿
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🌱 Discover more about our transformative programs and upcoming dates by visiting: https://questforlife.org.au/event-schedule

🌟 Also check out Quest Connect, a monthly Wellbeing Livestream that takes a deep dive into a topic to support your health with a mental health practitioner here on the Petrea King & Quest for Life Foundation page at 2pm on the first Sunday of each month. We'd love to have you join us!

Join us for our next with Quest livestream with Bernadette Arena, where we’ll explore gentle, practical ways to support...
14/04/2026

Join us for our next with Quest livestream with Bernadette Arena, where we’ll explore gentle, practical ways to support your emotional wellbeing and build resilience during difficult times. 🌿

Together, we’ll reflect on how to care for your mind, stay grounded, and navigate life’s challenges with greater ease and compassion.

📌 Where: Petrea King & Quest for Life Foundation page
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, 15 April
⏰ Time: 11:00am

We’ll begin with a brief guided meditation to help you arrive gently into presence.

Everyone in our Quest Community is welcome to join.🧘‍♀️

🌺📅 We still have space in our next Healing Your Life program, running 20-24 Apr 2026. Start your healing journey today...
13/04/2026

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📅 We still have space in our next Healing Your Life program, running 20-24 Apr 2026. Start your healing journey today... give us a call at 1300 941 488 or explore more and book your place via our website: https://bit.ly/3BoZvVX

With open arms we welcome a new group of participants to Quest for Life as they begin their Moving Beyond Trauma residen...
13/04/2026

With open arms we welcome a new group of participants to Quest for Life as they begin their Moving Beyond Trauma residential program, guided by our compassionate facilitators. 💛

This experience offers more than time away — it’s an opportunity to move towards healing, supported by a caring community and a trauma-informed approach grounded in respect and understanding.

📆 Join us for our next Moving Beyond Trauma program 11-15 May 2026 (Just for Women) and 15–19 June 2026. Limited spaces are available. Call 1300 941 488 or secure your place online: https://bit.ly/3q1ySlO

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12/04/2026

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You can help to change the story for women in need of healing...With Mother’s Day approaching, many of us are reflecting...
09/04/2026

You can help to change the story for women in need of healing...

With Mother’s Day approaching, many of us are reflecting on the women who care for everyone else — often while quietly carrying so much themselves. 🌸

At Quest, we meet women living with exhaustion, burnout, grief, trauma and chronic illness… women who have spent years supporting others, with little space to tend to their own healing.

From now until the end of the financial year, we’re raising $150,000 to help 50 women attend a life-changing 5-day residential program here at Quest — a space to rest, heal, reconnect and rebuild.

Because while women are so often the givers of care, they also deserve to receive it too.

When a woman heals, families are strengthened. Communities benefit. Lives change. 💞

If you’re in a position to give, we invite you to help through our 'Change the Story for 50 Women' appeal.

🔗 Make a tax-deductible donation before 30 June: https://questforlife.org/changethestoryfor50women

On the way out to Bathurst to deliver some amazing workshops, our team had a fantastic visit with the Road Trauma Suppor...
09/04/2026

On the way out to Bathurst to deliver some amazing workshops, our team had a fantastic visit with the Road Trauma Support Group NSW yesterday! 🚗💛 Many of their members attend our residential programs, and we’ve valued this partnership over many years.

It was wonderful to spend time together at Grace’s Place — a beautiful, supportive space where children and families can access care following the loss of a loved one through homicide. We had meaningful conversations about how we can continue to support both their members and their dedicated team. 🌿

Over the next few days, the Quest team will be delivering the following in Bathurst:
• A resilience and wellbeing workshop for the Central West Women's Health Centre (Thursday)
• A workshop for domestic and family violence and community service practitioners (Friday)
• A free 'Your Life Matters' workshop for the general public (Saturday), offering practical tools to support emotional wellbeing and resilience

🔗 Bookings are still open for Saturday’s free workshop - we'd love to have you join us:
https://bit.ly/4ul6aNB

Pictured (left to right): Katie Dokmanovic (RTSG member), Trish Malone (RTSG counsellor), Candice Piper (Quest Partnerships Manager), Maybelle Galuvao (RTSG counsellor), and Leanne Westcott (Quest Program Advisor).

This last Tuesday evening, we had the privilege of connecting with the wonderful Moss Vale Rotary Club 💛Our Partnership...
08/04/2026

This last Tuesday evening, we had the privilege of connecting with the wonderful Moss Vale Rotary Club 💛

Our Partnerships Manager, Candice Piper (left), and Programs Team Leader, Wendy McDonald (right), shared the heart of Quest for Life—what we do, and how we support individuals and communities navigating grief, trauma, and life’s toughest challenges.

Through meaningful conversation, we explored how a holistic, compassionate approach can help people find strength, healing, and resilience—no matter what they’re facing.

We are so grateful to Rotary Moss Vale for the warm welcome and for their commitment to supporting community wellbeing. It’s through these connections that we can continue to reach those who need us most.

✨ Together, we are building stronger, more resilient communities.

🌿Join Petrea for a Weekly Meditation on Facebook Live 🌿Life can be challenging—whether it's grief, anxiety, depression, ...
08/04/2026

🌿Join Petrea for a Weekly Meditation on Facebook Live 🌿

Life can be challenging—whether it's grief, anxiety, depression, or unexpected hardships. But you don’t have to face it alone.

Every Monday at 7:30pm (AEST), Petrea King hosts a short, calming meditation in our Meditation Group on Facebook Live. It’s a gentle way to begin the week, creating a space of quiet reflection and connection.

This gathering isn’t about having all the answers, but about standing together in our struggles and hopes. In stillness, we find strength. 💜

Will you join us? Tune in this Monday on the Petrea King Meditation Group and be part of this supportive community: https://bit.ly/458mKUp

08/04/2026

Join us for with Quest livestream with Austin Stewart as he explores how we can gently reimagine our daily habits, thoughts, and choices to support a more balanced, resilient way of living. 🌿

🌱 Discover more about our transformative programs and upcoming dates by visiting: https://questforlife.org.au/event-schedule

🌟 Also check out Quest Connect, a monthly Wellbeing Livestream that takes a deep dive into a topic to support your health with a mental health practitioner here on the Petrea King & Quest for Life Foundation page at 2pm on the first Sunday of each month. We'd love to have you join us!

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