Kate vanderVoort

BSW, NLP Trainer, Cert IV Workplace Training, MFIA

Kate completed a Bachelor of Social Work and has more than 15 years experience in working in health, cancer and youth related charities and service providers. She has also studied yoga, meditation and a variety of training, presentation and coaching modalities. She facilitated with the Quest for Life Foundation in 1999 – 2000 and has since worked with Quest for Life in business development and fundraising roles. With more than 12 years experience in leadership and program development roles in the youth sector, Kate has a passion for creating a world in which young people wish to belong, be a part of and contribute to.

As Petrea King’s daughter, Kate was raised in the same home that saw the birth of the Quest for Life Foundation. She is well steeped in the philosophy of Quest for Life and has, from a young age, been exposed to the issues of loss, grief, trauma, depression and other life challenging circumstances. Combined with her own life challenges, Kate is a grounded facilitator who brings insight, humour and compassion to her work.