Kristy McBain (Eden-Monaro, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

I rise today, on the last day of sitting for the year, and I reckon I'm not the only one who could use a reboot. The last two years have been pretty tough, with the fires then the pandemic, with multiple lockdowns and border closures, and, more recently, floods. I think I can confidently say that a reboot is in order for us all, which is why I'm excited to see the annual ReBoot in Bermagui finally taking place this weekend. It was cancelled last year and then postponed in October this year, so it's been a long and uncertain journey for the organisers to get to this point. But I'm glad that they persevered.

ReBoot in Bermagui is one of those fantastic local events that bring community and tourists together to enjoy a weekend outdoors. It's a weekend to run, relax, refresh and renew in the beautiful coastal town of Bermagui. It features fun runs, bike rides, ocean swims, yoga, tai chi and Pilates, as well as stand-up paddleboarding, surf lessons and barefoot bowls. The skate, scoot and BMX competition is another highlight, where kids and adults can show off their skills at the skate park.

ReBoot in Bermagui is exactly what our communities need right now. We need to put this year behind us, and what better way is there than to go out and about in this sunshine and kick off summer with a laugh and a smile. Thank you to the organisers for all of your efforts to get this off the ground and create such a positive experience for our community. It's not too late to register for the events. Head to the ReBoot in Bermagui website and get down and support these guys.

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