Team & Board | Victoria Park CC

Our Team & Board

Kerri Jefferis

Centre Manager

Kerri brings a hybrid brain to her leadership role at the Centre with years of experience in community organising, social art projects, tertiary education and third sector work.

She is a habitual plotter, thrives in collaborative contexts and is committed to creating spaces full of transformative potential.

Kerri has worked in universities, colleges, community interest companies, social enterprises, and was self-employed for several years facilitating projects and workshops, teaching, and working as an evaluation consultant.

She has a BA in Visual Art, a Postgraduate Diploma in Academic Practice in Art, Design and Communication and is a self-confessed Community Development nerd.

Kerri joined the Centre in early 2022 as Community Engagement Officer and has since moved into the role of Manager. She is a BIG fan girl of Vic Park!

Alice Goodall

Admin & Facilities

Hello, I'm Alice - a passionate advocate for community development and engagement.

I am currently completing a Diploma in Community Services at Bentley Tafe and I've dedicated myself to fostering inclusive and safe spaces in community.

I started at VPCC in November ’23 whilst doing work experience, contributing to the 30th Birthday organising. Since then, I have started a role coordinating the Cultural Dinners run in partnership with Vic Park Arts Centre and recently taken on the Admin and Facilities role.

I am a local Vic Parkian and, in my downtime, I transform into a ‘book dragon,’ voraciously devouring literature! Outside the pages, I proudly wear the badge of a green thumb. I find, that tending to plants not only rejuvenates our surroundings but also serves as a metaphor for the growth and interconnectedness we aim to foster in all the communities in which we are part.

I am inspired by the mission of VPCC, recognising the invaluable role it plays in creating a supportive and welcoming environment for all. As I navigate my journey into community development, I am excited to contribute to its ethos and activities!

Tracy Gordon-Velle

Community Programs & Accounts

Tracy is an active and well-known member of the Victoria Park community, bringing over 25 years of professional experience across finance, business, marketing, and projects.

With a diverse skill set, Tracy’s qualifications span behavioural and personal finance management, counselling, and healing, allowing her to take a holistic and people-centred approach to her work. She is highly experienced in project and event management, excelling at developing ideas that deliver genuine community benefit and bringing the right people together to turn those ideas into successful, collaborative projects.

A Xero wiz, Tracy is always looking for innovative ways to use technology to improve systems, streamline processes, and deliver better results.

Outside of work, Tracy is a boss mum, a singer in a band, a basketball coach, and an enthusiastic volunteer, contributing to her neighbourhood through a variety of community-focused roles.

Renee Darbyshir

Chairperson

Renée believes in the power of community to change the world and transform lives. She brings to the board over 20 years of experience in ABCD community development and social impact leadership.

Renée’s compelling vision is of a participatory future. She brings this alive in her strengths-based practices and through a deep appreciation for cultural planning.

She’s a strategic thinker and strong collaborator who looks forward to contributing to the good governance of this vibrant community centre.

Stephanie Chu

Treasurer

Steph is a CPA and works in the commercial sector, with a passion for overseeing financial outcome and contributing to business success.

She has recently returned to volunteering and is eager to give back by offering her skills as a board member. As a mother of two, she balances professional excellence with a strong commitment to community service, bringing strategic financial insight and leadership to every endeavour.

Peter Batty

Board Member

Hi. I'm Peter,

Over the years I have been involved in Scouting as a leader (30+ yrs); member of a Bushfire Brigade (4 yrs); President of a very successful Volleyball club (10 yrs); Commodore of a Sailing Club (4 yrs); University Union Board Member (2 yrs + 1 as Chair).

I am committed to Volunteering to the best of my ability and relish the opportunity to expand my role in governance of the Vic Park Community Centre (VPCC).

I believe the VPCC offers some great opportunities for a wide range of our local community as well as those further afield. Our staff are a small but highly skilled group who are committed to operating to the highest standards, and are consistently helpful and friendly to all users.

I would be pleased to meet and chat with anyone with new ideas for the progress of the aims of the Centre, particularly at any of the regular Cultural Dinners held at the Centre,

Niamh Joyce

Vice Chairperson

As a resident of Victoria Park for a number of years, Niamh is an avid supporter of the Victoria Park Community Centre and is embracing the opportunity to serve that community as the Vice Chair this year.

To this role, she brings a strong sense of purpose, intention, collaboration and governance built around an internal values system that prioritises integrity and belonging, inclusiveness and engagement.

Professionally, she has over 25 years experience with multinational organisations and multiregional exposure across all areas of regulatory compliance and governance within the environmental and occupational health and safety functions.

Francesca Pandolfino

Secretary

A passionate and collaborative leader with 18+ years of experience in work health and safety, injury management, and stakeholder engagement, across public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. I excel in building high-performing teams and forging strong and enduring relationships with empathy, curiosity and positivity, to embed a proactive safety culture and supportive working.

Committed to social justice, equity, and protecting the environment, I spent over six years as a volunteer, campaigner, and as an office bearer for a left-wing political party focused on ecological sustainability, grassroots democracy, and non-violence. With experience in advocacy, political leadership, and community engagement I am excited to bring my skills to the VPCC, an organisation I admire for its commitment to a connected and creative local community. As Board member and Secretary, I look forward to supporting the Centre's growth, drawing on my experience in governance, facilitation, and strategic planning.

I love creativity, reading, learning, live music gigs, Pilates, and walking in our incredible natural environment, finding joy wherever I can!

Originally from multicultural London, attending art college there and after travelling extensively, I’ve chosen to live in Western Australia for over 20 years, where I now call the diverse and inclusive Town of Victoria Park, home. I'm excited to contribute positively to this vibrant community hub and help it to continue to thrive.