Joel ‘Parko’ Parkinson is truly one of the most naturally gifted surfers on the planet with 3 World titles, 12 Tour event wins and an amazing 3 Triple Crowns. All that aside he is one of the most down-to-earth blokes you could ever meet. Always the lovable larrikin, Joel is simply a fun guy who along with wife Monica and kids, Evie, Macy and Mahli travel the world together as a family chasing perfect waves.
Whilst Parko is now a ‘Gold Coaster’ he was actually born on the Sunshine Coast and still has strong roots here. He is a strong supporter of what we do for disabled kids and jumped at the opportunity to give back to the community by being an Ambassador for Surf For Kids. He is committed to helping us meet world class guest speakers from the surfing world and ensuring we have a constant supply of cool memorabilia to fuel our fundraising events.