"These vouchers will breathe new life into the local economy and help ease the cost of living for families," says Hawkesbury MP Preston on the State Government's new Dine & Discover NSW program.
Now live, customers in the Hawkesbury, and the rest of NSW, will be able to access vouchers through the Services NSW app.
The program will be rolled out progressively across NSW, with the first two stages underway.
Ms Preston said the $500 million program will boost local businesses.
"The busy summer period is well and truly over and now is an ideal time to support businesses and encourage customers to get out and about safely," she said.
"This stimulus will bring much needed relief to some of the community's hardest hit industries. We want businesses to grow and thrive and for workers to stay in jobs.
"Whether it's a café, restaurant, cinema or gallery, these industries have been hit hard by the pandemic, but these vouchers will encourage more customers to come through the door and spend.
"The vouchers are simple and easy to use ... the app is seamless, contactless and safe."
NSW residents will be able to apply online to receive their vouchers through the latest version of the Service NSW app and website.
A non-digital solution will also be made available to customers who don't have a smartphone or compatible device.
Every NSW resident aged 18-years-old and over will be eligible for four $25 vouchers ($100 total) to spend in participating businesses.
Vouchers will be divided into two categories:
- Two $25 vouchers to be used for eating in at restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs and clubs 7 days a week, excluding public holidays.
- Two $25 vouchers to be used for entertainment and recreation, including cultural institutions, live music, and arts venues, available 7 days a week, excluding public holidays.
Businesses can still register for the program, with vouchers remaining valid until June 30, 2021.
The vouchers can only be used at eligible businesses that have implemented a COVID Safety Plan and are registered as COVID Safe.
The rollout schedule is available at https://tinyurl.com/6xa29uur.
For more information on Dine & Discover NSW, visit www.nsw.gov.au.
Finn Coleman
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I understand the importance of community news in highlighting stories that members of local communities care about - including events, businesses, sports and the people that make towns unique. Email me at finn.coleman@austcommunitymedia.com.au or call 0437 550 909
