Training at Narooma Marine Rescue will soon be easier and more efficient thanks to a $10,000 Stronger Communities Grant from the Federal Government.
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Eden-Monaro MP Kristy McBain was in town on Monday to announce the grant at Marine Rescue's base on Bar Rock Road.
The $10,000 grant will be used to purchase a 'Smart TV' that will replace an old projector system in the base.
Unit Commander John Lundy said the new TV would make training new recruits easier.
"This will make it easier for both the instructors and the students," he said. "Students can see what is being spoken about, things like tying knots or different parts of the vessel.
"We've got approximately 45 people on the books, so we're one of the smaller units, but Narooma is a very busy place with a very dangerous bar."
Ms McBain said the grant was "worthwhile" to support an organisation that "provides such vital support to boaties across the area".
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"They'll use it for training equipment so they can keep their almost 50 volunteers up to date with the latest information and technology they need to run the centre," she said.
"There have been some communities who have done it tougher than others over the past couple of years, and we want to be able to provide support to those communities, especially the volunteer groups who keep them ticking.
"These grants allow us to assist groups who have been doing it pretty tough - fundraising hasn't been easy in recent times, so I'm pleased I can support some of these vital groups across the region."
Mr Lundy said Narooma Marine Rescue was always accepting of new volunteers.
"I'm yet to knock back anybody who wants to join," he said.
"There's a bit of a process to go through, but it's all pretty straight forward - we're always looking for more people."