Board of Management

Executive 

NARELLE BIDDELL - CEO 

A background in corporate banking, not-for-profit and local government, Narelle brings vast experience in finance, governance, risk and policy.  

Board of Management

We are grateful for the ongoing support from our board of management and for their involvement with West Coast Youth & Community Services.

MATT SYME – Chairperson 

Principal of Port Lincoln Special School, extensive experience in leadership and working with young people, keen interest in learning and wellness connections, loves outdoor, music and family activities.

ALLY LINN – Secretary

CHERIE PARKER – Treasurer 

Local Accountant – Bachelor of Commerce, Member of the Institute of Public Accountants, Community interest includes youth, hockey and spending time with family.

KATE McSHANE

Kate has been practising law here on the EP for over a decade and is listed on the Legal Services Commission panel, assisting clients with Legal Aid matters.  She has a diverse background in journalism, banking and politics and is actively involved in the community as a parent and a member of the EP Landscape Board. 

DANIELLE GODDEN

Health sector; Audiologist who is passionate about working with and helping people across the Eyre Peninsula both through her profession and in the community involvement in the community.

JOHN SINCLAIR

Accountant at RSM.  Part time sheep grazier on family farm located at Green Patch and a Port Lincoln lad.  Passionate about the Lower Eyre Peninsula and the people within it.  Actively supports young people through his role at Lincoln South Football Club.

HOLLY CAMPBELL

Health sector experience, extensive experience in governance, leadership community development, media and publicity.  Actively involved in the community through volunteering on many groups and within chosen sporting clubs.

ROSE LINN

Retired social worker with an extensive career working in child protection and working with a variety of community services both professionally and in a volunteer capacity. I continue to enjoy being involved in several local community groups and spending time with my family with includes providing childcare for grandsons, school pickups and sporting activities.

MARIE KENNEDY

Owner of local business Eyre Trading, with a previous career in teaching at Port Lincoln Primary School.  Mindful of being an active, positive contributor to the Eyre Peninsula community in order for us all to flourish.

ROB WATSON

PAUL BAHR

A retired Police Superintendent, Paul served in SAPOL for 42 years up until 2024. The last five years he served as SAPOL’s Commander for the Eyre & Western Local Service Area. Prior to that Paul had also served as Manager of Human Resources and Industrial Relations as well as having over 20 year’s experience in the Forensic Services Branch. Paul has also been a member of Rotary International since 2008 and has extensive involved in youth program delivery. Paul holds an Honour’s Degree in Social Science, Master’s Degree in Business Administration and Graduate Diploma in Executive Leadership.