State Organisations
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Thanks to our 2009 Ambassadors representing state organisations for Ride to Work Day. Registrations for Ride to Work 2010 Ambassadors are now open.
ABC Local Radio State Ambassadors
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Tim Noonan |
936 ABC Hobart Breakfast presenter Andy Muirhead | 720 ABC Perth Afternoons presenter Bernadette Young | ABC Brisbane Saturday morning presenter Phil Smith | ABC Sydney Weather Specialist Graham Creed |
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Hilary Harper
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Nikolai Bailharz
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Alex Sloan – 666 ABC Canberra Morning’s Presenter |
- 891 ABC Adelaide - Tim Noonan: Is the roving reporter for the Bald Brothers Breakfast program and the Morning Program of Matthew Abraham and David Bevan on 891 ABC Adelaide. During the heat wave that hit Adelaide in the week after the Tour Down Under Tim shared his water bottle with a thirsty koala that hailed him down.
- 936 ABC Hobart - Andy Muirhead: is a former biologist, who loves being a professional stand-up comic. It is a surprising combination of occupations, but his credentials prove he is well qualified in both. To top it all off Andy is also the host of the ABC TV show 'The Collectors.
- 720 ABC Perth - Bernadette Young: Bernadette is a keen bike rider and does the odd triathlon too! Bernadette started working for the ABC in 2000 when she snuck her way into radio and realised a dream, working for Triple J as a reporter and eventually as Breakfast newsreader. Since that time Bernadette has moved on to her best gig to date as presenter of the Afternoons program on 720 ABC Perth.
- ABC Brisbane - Phil Smith: RAAF Reservist and author, Phil Smith, finds the best stories from around Queensland for the State network programs. He's the author of the two successful military thrillers 'Shooting Script' and 'Tiger Stripe'.
- ABC Sydney - Graham Creed: has been cycling for 15 years and commuting as his main form of transport for just on a decade. His daily trek to work involves peddling the 16km to work and back via the Harbour Bridge. Apart from the health and training benefits Graham also mentions how commuting by bike has greatly improved his organisational skills. Being a commuter means you have to plan your day and over time those skills become a great benefit to other facets of your work and home life.
- 774 ABC Melbourne and ABC Victoria - Hilary Harper presents Saturday breakfast and mornings across Victoria on ABC Local Radio, covering everything from discussing everything from finance and property to irksome pets, food miles, DIY renovation, drought-proofing the garden and raising resilient children. She started out at 774 ABC Melbourne as morning traffic reporter, bringing cycling news and information to startled commuters, and occasionally breaking into bad haiku. She’s also worked as a news and current affairs journalist, entertainment reporter, editor and freelance writer, covering everything from Bollywood dancing to sustainability, cycling and film. She rides regularly, tries to visit a rail trail every now and again, and owns no lycra.
ABC Mildura Swan Hil - Nikolai Bailharz has been living in Mildura for two years. Living in a country town has all kinds of lifestyle advantages that I never would have thought of when living in the city – there’s more time to do things like cook, read and take in the beautiful landscape and what better way to do that than on a bike? Nikolai found a second hand bicycle in one of the op shops in Mildura for $24, and thought to himself ‘Gee, it would be good to get riding again.’ Since then he's been riding in to work on a semi-regular basis. Nikolai says "It’s a nice way to start the day, cruising along while it’s still dark, quiet and still. A calm start to what’s usually a pretty hectic day!"
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666 ABC Canberra Morning’s Presenter- Alex Sloan At an early age Alex had to make the choice of being either a supermodel or radio journalist... as time progressed radio became not so much a choice as the only way ahead. She began her radio career as a rural reporter with the ABC in Tasmania where she quickly learnt to wear an engagement ring to sheep and cattle sales, before relocating to Canberra in 1995. Alex now presents the Morning program on 666 ABC Canberra and can be heard on the airwaves from 9 – 12 noon weekdays.
Ambassadors in New South Wales organisations include:
- Andrew Lind, Partner from Gadens Lawyers in Sydney will be jumping on his bike on Ride to Work Day 14 October 2009
- Katie Hannan, Facilities Officer for Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga NSW has registered as an Ambassador for Ride to Work Day 2009
- AECOM Australia Hayden Rosser Associate Design and Planning will be joined by Outdoor Education Officer Chris Astill from Shearwater - The Mullumbimby Steiner School
- Gadens Lawyers Partner Andrew Lind will be encouraging staff in his firm to Ride to Work
- Reserve Bank of Australia - Assistant Governor Guy Debelle
Ambassadors in Queensland organisations include:
- Sherryn Davies, Senior Health Promotions Officer at Brisbane Northside Population Unit, is promoting the event in Brisbane.
- Jane Peeters, Director of Clinical Services will be promoting the event at Noosa Hospital and amongst the wider community on the Sunshine Coast.
- Manager of Bicycle Queensland Ben Wilson has again signed up as Ride to Work Day Ambassador
- BENTLEYS (QLD) PTY LTD Manager Tim Bridges
Ambassadors in Tasmanian organisations include:
- City of Belmont are getting behind the event with Nichola Brydon TravelSmart Officer from Cloverdale acting as Ambassador for the event. Nichola is joined by Cadbury Claremont’s Health and Wellbeing Coordinator Sharon Campbell
- Assistant Brewer Stuart Ritchie at Moo Brew in Moorilla will be jumping on this bike on Ride to Work Day 14 October.
- Calvary Health Care Tasmania- Hobart Chief Executive Officer
Michael Krieg
Ambassadors in Victorian organisations include:
- Todd Harper - CEO of VicHealth is living and breathing the organisations message signing up as a State Ambassador for Ride to Work Day
- RACV has long been a supporter of the Ride to Work Program. Chief Engineer Traffic and Transport and committed rider Peter Daly will again be an Ambassador for the event in 2009
- Vic Raods is a state partner for the RIde to Work Day event for the second year running. Chief Executive Garry Liddle will again be encouraging fellow Victorians to jump on the bike on Wednesday 14 October.
- Nurse Unit Manager Laurel Eddy of Benalla and District Memorial Hospital is supporting the event by signing up as Ambassador for Ride to Work Day 2009.
- Grant Bates, owner of Craigburn Physiotherapy Centre shows his support for those who choose to commute to work on their bike.
- Gordon institute of Tafe Josie Savio is joined by Wendy Mason from Murchison Primary School in supporting the event.
- Brett Hollaind, Training Analyst for Headquarters Air Command is supporting the event in 2009.
- The town of Warrnambool has been long time supports of Ride to Work Day. Teacher Clive Coomber of Warrnambool College is showing his support by signing up as an Ambassador for the event.
- Ian Graham, Australian Synchrotron Operations Manager is supporting commuters and is joined by Bill Lovel from Wimmera Volunteers.
- Shintaro Bagayama Teacher at Mentone Gramme is joined by Fundraising Relationship Manager Marcelle Clarebroug from Very Special Kids.
- Senior Architectural Designer Steve Smith from S2F is supporting the event by registering as an Ambassador.
- Sports Coordinator at St Mary's School Matthew Taylor will be riding to work on the 14 October and encouraging fellow teachers to do the same
- Steve Smart, Director of Electric Vehicles will be hopping on this bike on the 14 October
- Gordon Institute of TAFE Health and Wellbeing Coordinator Sharon Cambwell is promoting the healthy messages of Riding to Work by putting her hand up as an Ambassador for the program
- Cooldrive Distribution's Dispatch Supervisor Jane Peeters will be joined by Winemaker Stephen Phillips from Galli Estate Winery
- City of Port Phillip - Frank O'Connor
- Long time Victorian partner Environment Protection Authority will again be encouraging staff to ride to work, Cat O'Bryan has signed up as Ambassador for the organisation. Cat will be joined by Tim Turnbull, Program Manager - Industry Compliance.
- ISIS Primary Care Physiotherapist Murray Baker is joining Vision Super Manger Geff Pell
- CEO of Carers Victoria Maria Bohan will be encouraging staff to Ride to Work
- Melbourne Water Corporation - Managing Director Rob Skinner will be joined by GE Moneys Credit Card Operations Leader
Anthony Aboud - Anaconda Pty Ltd Bikes Buyers Assistant Matthew Barron
- Shoof International Country Manager Julian Bentley
- Museum Victoria Head, Strategic Collection Management Maryanne McCubbin
- Orbost Regional Health Manager ICT Jess McLeod
- Wannon Water General Manager Service Delivery Andrew Jeffers
Ambassadors in South Australian Organisations include:
- Adelaide United Football Club defender, Iain Fyfe
- Sustainability House Building Supervisor Alexander Hender will be joined by Land Management Corporation Project Officer Andrew Robertson on Ride to Work Day
- Department of Primary Industries and Resources SA Chief Executive Geoff Knight will be promoting Ride to Work Day along with Redbacks Cricketer Graham Manou who is acting as Ride to Work Day Ambassador for his third consecutive year
- City of Holdfast Bay CEO Justin Lynch will be encouraging staff to Ride to Work on Wednesday 14 October 2009
- SERCHS Mount Gambier Director Jane Downs
- Environment Protection Authority Chief Executive Helen Flucher
- ABC South East Regional Content Manager Alan Richardson
- Mt Gambier and District health services General Surgeon Matthias Wichman
- Grant District Council CEO Russell Peate
- Mt Gambier City Council – Greg Muller
- Mt Gambier City Council – Steve Perryman
- Department Land Water and Conservation Cameron Wood
- SA Department of the Premier and Cabinet Chief Executive Chris Eccles
- Horizon Power Sustainable Development Coordinator Fleur Crowe
- The University of Adelaide Vice-President, Services & Resources Paul Duldig
Ambassadors in Northern Territory organisations include:
- Teacher Marg Collis at Woree State High School is supporting the event.
Ambassadors in the ACT include:
- Chief Executive David Papps from the ACT Department of the Environment, Climate Change, Energy and Water
- Heart Foundation ACT Division CEO Tony Stubbs will be supporting the event in the ACT
- Department of Climate Change - Secretary of the Department Martin Parkinson
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