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Finding Strength Beyond the Ride: How Quest for Life Transforms Lives

Quest for Life is proud to once again be the charity partner for the Bowral Classic – a ride that brings people together in the spirit of health, wellbeing, and community.

When life throws curveballs—whether it’s grief, illness, trauma, or just plain overwhelm—Quest for Life has been helping people bounce back for over 30 years. Founded in 1989 by Petrea King after her own tough times, the Quest for Life Foundation has supported more than 150,000 people to find resilience, peace of mind, and a fresh sense of purpose.

Nestled on 9 serene acres in Bundanoon in the Southern Highlands, the Quest Centre is a little slice of calm where participants can take a breather, reset, and learn skills to navigate life’s challenges.

Programs with Heart

Quest offers residential programs, community workshops, and online courses—meeting people wherever they are. Whether it’s supporting communities recovering from natural disasters through initiatives like Your Life Matters workshops or providing evidence-based tools to manage anxiety, depression, or trauma, Quest always focuses on the whole person.

The approach blends science, compassion, and practical life skills—so people leave not only feeling better but equipped to keep moving forward long after the program ends.

Changing Lives, Changing Communities

For many, Quest is more than a program—it’s a turning point. Participants often describe their experience as life-changing (or even life-saving). The ripple effect spreads to families, workplaces, and communities, reducing the wider impact of trauma.

Thanks to donations and community support, Quest makes sure its programs are accessible—often free—to those who need them most.

Why Quest Matters

Life doesn’t come with a rulebook, but Quest gives people the tools to write their own. With a compassionate, evidence-based, and community-minded approach, the Foundation continues to be a beacon of hope in the Southern Highlands and beyond. Ready to start your healing journey? Visit questforlife.org.au or call 1300 941 488.