The first of five phases will be delivered through vaccination clinics run by states and territories.

In addition, a Commonwealth led in-reach vaccination workforce will ensure residential aged care and disability care residents and staff receive their vaccines.

Port Macquarie is part of the nationwide roll-out of the vaccine and is playing an important role in ensuring our most vulnerable residents are first in line.

The COVID-19 roll-out is one of the biggest logistical exercises in Australia's history, and it is being managed in a highly strategic, safe and efficient way, based on expert medical advice.

All residents in Cowper can be assured we have more than enough doses of the safe and free vaccines for everyone who chooses to have it..

We ask as many Cowper residents as possible to come forward in the coming months to have the vaccine and help protect themselves and protect their families and their communities.

I will certainly line up for my vaccination jab at the appropriate time.

Extra funding for surf clubs

Surf lifesaving volunteers are a synonymous part of our life here on the Cowper coastline.

An injection of $9.7 million in federal funding for surf clubs across the Cowper electorate will enable them to buy new or replacement patrol equipment including rescue boards, life jackets, rescue manikins, inflatable rescue boats, first aid and medical supplies

This funding is on top of the $21 million over three years already earmarked for surf clubs across Australia.

I am currently retraining for my bronze medallion at one of our local clubs. It's tough, but once I pass I look forward to joining fellow club members on the beach.

Remember to only swim at patrolled beaches, with a group of people and only swim to your ability.