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Big win for locals with unused Dine & Discover vouchers

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09 June 2021, 8:31 PM

Big win for locals with unused Dine & Discover vouchers Why not try a local cafe and use your vouchers?

If you haven't used your NSW Dine & Discover Vouchers yet, you're in luck - because you now have an extra month to use them in.


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The vouchers were due to expire at the end of June, but now are valid until July 31.


Local Member of the Legislative Council, Ben Franklin said the extension gives people more time to use all of their vouchers by eating out or trying a new activity this winter, including in the school holidays.


So far , yhere have been more than 5 million redemptions at food and beverage services. More than 1.2 million redemptions at movie theatres and almost 370,000 redemptions at heritage activities such as museums and art galleries.


"The latest data shows more than 4.23 million people in NSW have downloaded the vouchers since they were launched in March," Mr Franklin said.


"This spending equals a combined total of more than $357 million with registered businesses - when adding in the additional spend on top of the voucher amount.


"The stimulus had proved popular and played a valuable role supporting local businesses as well as reviving consumer confidence. 


“This program is win-win for communities – it provides individuals and families with hip pocket relief and helps local businesses with much needed stimulus.


“People of all ages and walks of life are giving them a go and we don’t want anyone to miss out. This extension will ensure everyone has a chance to use all four of their vouchers, which I’m sure will be particularly handy in the school holidays.


“There are hundreds of participating businesses across the Northern Rivers including cinemas, theatres, bowling, cafés and restaurants – plenty for the whole family to enjoy.”


Dining out has been particularly popular, with patrons across the State spending on average $41 for every $25 voucher used.


Mr Franklin said the enthusiastic take up of the vouchers showed digital initiatives were the way of the future.  


“It’s not too late for businesses to register and customers are encouraged to sign up and spend their vouchers before they expire on July 31, 2021,” Mr Franklin said.


“We’re giving people more time to take full advantage of these vouchers, so make sure you sign up and use them before you lose them.”


Who can access the vouchers?


Every adult in NSW is eligible for four $25 vouchers worth $100 in total, to spend across the 14,000 participating businesses.


The vouchers are FREE and are not means tested. 


How do you access the vouchers?



How can you find businesses accepting the vouchers?


People can search businesses by name or postcode online at https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/find-dine-discover-nsw-business


Many businesses are accepting the vouchers across the state, so make sure you ask when you visit.


The vouchers can only be used at eligible businesses that have implemented a COVID Safety Plan and are registered as COVID Safe.

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