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Community Narooma Rocks Van makes a star Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Vol 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 appearance at Sydney Markets

The li le South Coast oyster van with a big story to tell received a boost this week with the launch of a smart, black Toyota Hilux at Sydney Fish Markets. The van, and now a vehicle to tow it, are an ini a ve of Narooma Rocks, the not-forprofit company that delivers the Narooma Oyster Fes val on the shores of Wagonga Inlet each year in May. Narooma Rocks will now be able to ac vate their plans to deliver the unique flavors of south coast rock oysters to food and wine events around Australia, raising the profile of Narooma and Eurobodalla as a year round des na on. It has all been made possible with thanks to a $60,000 grant from Business Council Australia's bushfire recovery charity BizRebuild, and follows their $55,000 grant earlier this year which funded the purchase and fit out of the van. BizRebuild chair Sir Peter Cosgrove and Business Council chief execu ve Jennifer Westaco were on hand to celebrate the occasion.

"Australians have faced a challenging 18 months with fires, floods and travel restric ons - but we must try to avoid disaster fa gue and remember many businesses s ll need our support," Sir Peter said. "We're hearing incredible stories of resilience from communi es all across the country and Narooma Rocks are one of the many businesses who have sought assistance through BizRebuild,' Sir Peter said. "When disaster strikes - local businesses owners simply want to get back on their feet as quickly as possible to recover and that's why our direct and immediate assistance is so cri cal in suppor ng local communi es to rebuild a er floods and fires."

Ms Westaco said: "Businesses are the glue that keeps communi es together, so suppor ng them through tough mes is cri cal. "BizRebuild will con nue to work across the country to ensure disaster struck small businesses and communi es can bounce back even stronger," Ms Westaco said. The launch was the maiden voyage for the Narooma Rocks entourage, who were thrilled to receive waves and smiles as they drove along George Street in Sydney's CBD on Wednesday a ernoon. "We felt a li le bit like rock stars, if you'll pardon the pun," said Cath Peachey, chair of Narooma Rocks. "I can't overstate the importance of this support and investment from BizRebuild," she said. "Recovery is a slow process but BizRebuild was there immediately to provide prac cal and on the ground assistance to small, local businesses who were suffering."

Projects include a pop-up mall at Mogo which allowed businesses to support their community and generate an income a er the main street was devastated by fires, along with grants across the region for infrastructure and assets and personnel to assist with planning and delivery of projects. For Narooma Rocks, the funding has already created one job and Mrs Peachey said more jobs will come as food and wine events quickly return to calendars. "It gave our community and businesses me to catch our breaths, confidence in our future and comfort that organisa ons like the BCA were there to help." "It was a dreadful, dreadful me and the effects on our community, country and wildlife will be felt for a very long me," Mrs Peachey said. "Now we are well on our way to recovery and ready to celebrate the remarkable resilience and charm of Rock Oyster Country and its people." Rock oysters are indigenous to New South Wales, with each estuary, season and even each farmer imbuing a unique blend of flavors found nowhere else in Australia or indeed the world. The Narooma Oyster Fes val will be held on the water in the heart of Rock Oyster Country on May 6 & 7, 2022.

For more informa on go to www.naroomarocks.com or www.naroomaoysterfes val.com

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Above: The van, and now a vehicle to tow it, are an ini a ve of Narooma Rocks, the not-for-profit company that delivers the Narooma Oyster Fes val on the shores of Wagonga Inlet each year in May

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