Alanagh Godderidge
Founder & CEO
2024 — Volunteering WA – WA Volunteer of the Year Award — Excellence in Volunteer Management
2023 — City of Stirling Australia Day Awards — Community Group of the Year
2022 — City of Joondalup Australia Day Awards — Community Citizen of the Year
2021 — City of Joondalup Australia Day Awards — Active Citizenship Award, Cycling Without Age Sorrento
2020 — Exemplary Service Award — Lions International
My strong support network has nurtured my values of inclusivity, human connections and the importance of looking after the volunteer.
I am an advocate for stronger, more vibrant communities. This is especially so within the coastal community in which I live. After all, who knows a communities wants and needs, more than the people who live within it?
My positive outlook on life has been strengthened by my desire for wanderlust; believing new destinations and cultures provide for the best learning opportunities.
I believe this education helps nurture empathy, that in turn, promotes good connections.
It is a privilege to be in this role, seeing first-hand the impact our team creates.
I enjoy learning from our volunteers, many of whom bring a wealth of knowledge with them from their day jobs. I love knowing our work allows for immediate impact.
The simplicity of seeing stories shared and the rosy red cheeks from our passengers and volunteers, whilst they are on the Trishaws, sure does feel good! This work is good medicine for all involved.
Derek Nash
Chairperson
Derek is the principal architect, founding partner and managing director of two multi-award-winning architectural practices: nash+ghersinich architects and interior designers and Maze Architects. He is a registered architect, member of the Australian Institute of Architects and has had more than 40 years’ experience in the architectural profession.
He brings a wealth of professional experience, but also a lifetime of being passionately involved in various community endeavours including scouting, sporting clubs, volunteer organizations and school boards. He was born in Perth, but has travelled widely, enjoying immersing himself in the culture and languages of other lands and more recently, closer to home, learning about the Noongar language and culture of the Southwest of WA.
He is a former councillor of the City of Subiaco and JDAP member (2017-2021), is currently a director and leader of Rites Together, an organization that delivers contemporary rites of passage experiences for young people and a council member of Trinity Residential College. He is a firm believer in giving back to his own community and contributing to where he can best be of service.
Patrick Parker
Vice-Chairperson
Patrick Parker is a former Operations and Logistics Manager, having worked for national and international companies over a 40-year career.
Originally from Ireland and having moved here in 2007, he has qualifications in mechanical engineering, logistics management and environmental auditing.
Patrick’s passion is change management, guiding large and complex manufacturing organisations to optimise business growth using world-class manufacturing techniques. He has extensive experience in achieving successful results in cost reduction, increased manufacturing performance and operational efficiency.
Having recently retired from full-time work, Patrick is focused on developing his voluntary efforts within his local community. He is a strong advocate of supporting senior people with limited mobility to feel supported, valued and respected in the community.
John Wood
Secretary
John relocated from Nottingham, UK, to South Australia in 2004 and built a successful career in the automotive industry.
Beginning as an apprentice mechanic, he has progressed through various roles, from fitting parts on to vehicles to working with original equipment manufacturers. Recently, he has been involved in supplying parts, tools, and equipment to independent workshops in Australia.
Having recently moved his family to Perth, John undertook the responsibility of establishing new businesses throughout Western Australia for a prominent national parts distributor in the role of State Manager.
With a proven track record of leadership, coaching, and mentoring, John brings a wealth of experience to the table.
He recently earned a Master of Business degree, a testament to his commitment to professional growth and development.
John is eager to leverage his skills and knowledge to contribute meaningfully to the Board and the success of Motion by the Ocean Inc.
Noeleen Stewart
Treasurer
Noeleen is an administrative force within the charity, helping us deliver our impactful year to date.
Noeleen currently works as a finance officer and currently volunteers at GFS Australia, a national organisation.
Roles have included seven years as Treasurer, three years as Secretary and now Vice-President.
A Sorrento local, Noeleen understands the true value of community involvement, knowing it provides a sense of belonging and social connectedness to the community in which she lives and works.
