Alanagh Godderidge
Founder & CEO
2026 – Coles – Community Relief Champion W.A
2025 – Advocare, WA – Senior Advocate of the year – Finalist
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 – Lions International – Exemplary Service Award
I founded Motion by the Ocean Inc. in 2017 after connecting with the Danish Cycling Without Age movement and gathering the support needed to establish Western Australia’s first fee-free Trishaw service.
What began as a single Trishaw and a small group of volunteers has grown into a community-led organisation delivering three programs: Cycling Without Age Sorrento, providing daily rides for seniors, people living with disability and those at risk of social isolation; Beach to Bush, taking the same sense of connection to regional communities where establishing a permanent service isn’t feasible; and Moving Food, a weekly food recovery program supporting people and organisations experiencing food insecurity.
From the beginning, I’ve found that keeping logistics simple, working alongside the community and drawing on the skills and strengths of those around us are just as important as passion. I’ve also come to understand that the people within a community often know best what their community needs.
I’ve seen the importance of surrounding myself with like-minded people who share the same values and purpose, but who bring different perspectives, skills and experiences to the table. The best teams are made up of people who are willing to challenge each other, remain curious and never stop learning.
I believe there’s no stronger support than that which comes from within the very community we’re trying to make stronger. At the end of the day, we become the beneficiaries too, because we live and work within the communities we seek to strengthen.
Patrick Parker
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.
Gerri Clay
Vice Chairperson
Gerri is a Health Professional and former CEO who has worked in the charitable and social impact sector across ageing , disability, mental health and education. Originally from Perth she worked in the UK for many years before returning to live here with her growing family and she and her husband count themselves very fortunate that their four children and families reside here.
Enabling older and younger people of all abilities to live more independent and fulfilling lives has been a life-long passion and she is committed to maximising everyone’s abilities and life experiences. Recently having stepped into retirement she is keen to take on roles that allow her to give back and contribute to the development, governance and success of other NFP organisations. Qualifications include: Ba Applied Science Occ Therapy; Post Grad Dip Management Studies, GAICD
As a great lover of the outdoors who enjoys swimming, cycling and walking the purpose and passion behind Motion by the Ocean resonates strongly and Gerri is delighted to be part of their future journey.
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.
Luke Pirozzi
Treasurer
Luke is a Perth-based financial adviser and Certified Financial Planner, with almost a decade of experience helping people make sense of their finances and plan for the future. He is also actively involved with the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA).
Luke’s connection to Motion by the Ocean is a personal one. His fiancée is a disability support worker who regularly uses the service and absolutely loves it. Hearing about the positive impact it has on the people she supports inspired Luke to get involved. As Treasurer, he hopes to put his financial experience to good use and help support the organisation’s continued growth.
Outside of work, Luke enjoys keeping active, watching the footy, travelling and spending time with his fiancée, family and friends.
Tasha Broomhall
Board Member
Tasha has been a long-term supporter of Motion by the Ocean. She believes the work we do to build positive connection in our community and to support peoples to spend time enjoying our beautiful coastline are fundamentally important services.
Tasha is the founder of Blooming Minds, an organisation that helps workplaces and communities across Australia and globally, to build positive psychological health and wellbeing and genuine inclusion.
She holds a Masters of Science (Psychology) and is undertaking a PhD in Psychosocial risk, intersectional inclusion and institutional silence. Tasha is a regular on ABC radio and her work has been recognised with the ICCWA Suicide Prevention Award, as a finalist in the LiFE Awards for Excellence in Suicide Prevention, twice as a finalist in the Mental Health Week Media Awards. She has been providing mental health and wellbeing programs throughout Australia and internationally for over 20 years and is the author of four books and two journals.
Linda Burke
Board Member
Born in Perth, Linda Burke is of Australian and Italian descent and brings a diverse professional background spanning education, health research, lecturing, health promotion, and health policy and programs within Government.
Linda enjoys connecting with people, learning about their life experiences and cultural backgrounds, and utilising this to help them to understand/assist each other to strengthen community. A passionate community volunteer, she has been a surf lifesaver at Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club for over 15 years. She values connection, inclusion and collaboration, and is committed to improving health and quality of life.
Linda’s knowledge of Motion by the Ocean began while on patrol at Sorrento Beach. She saw them in action and decided to book a ride for her mother, who is living with Alzheimer’s disease, to give her the opportunity to experience the joy of being on a bike. Seeing the joy this experience brought her mother inspired Linda to become involved with the organisation.
Now taking a break from full-time work, Linda hopes to contribute her experience, particularly in seniors’ health, to support Motion by the Ocean Inc. and its mission.
