{"id":37383,"date":"2022-02-07T08:50:33","date_gmt":"2022-02-06T21:50:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/?p=37383"},"modified":"2022-02-07T08:50:37","modified_gmt":"2022-02-06T21:50:37","slug":"250-vouchers-now-available-to-parents-across-nsw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/home\/250-vouchers-now-available-to-parents-across-nsw\/","title":{"rendered":"$250 Vouchers Now Available To Parents Across NSW"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Families across the state can now apply for vouchers valued at $250 as part of the state government\u2019s Parents NSW Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One person from each eligible household can apply for five, $50 vouchers worth $250 in total.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/home\/500-vouchers-for-before-after-school-care-set-to-be-made-available-to-nsw-parents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$250 vouchers<\/a>&nbsp;can be used at Discover NSW businesses for entertainment and recreation activities and Stay NSW businesses for accommodation bookings until October 9, 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet said the program is all about \u201cthanking Parents\u201d for their homeschooling efforts in the past year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201cThis is all about thanking parents for their home schooling efforts last year, helping make ends meet and supporting local businesses,\u201d Mr Perrottet said.\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Parents have persevered and balanced a variety of challenges as a result of home learning, and we are grateful for their hard work and sacrifices.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis will also put downward pressure on the cost of living by helping families across the State get out and enjoy the best our State has to offer while leaving them with more money in their back-pocket to spend on the everyday essentials,\u201d said Mr Perrottet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, the Stay NSW voucher program, providing every adult aged 18 and older with a $50 voucher to spend at registered accommodation providers, will be progressively rolled out from 21 February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government Victor Dominello said households will be able to apply for the vouchers via the Service NSW app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201cApplying is easy and can be done quickly via your Service NSW app, the Service NSW website or by calling 13 77 88 for assistance,\u201d Mr Dominello said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt only takes a few seconds to scan the vouchers and reap the rewards. We\u2019ve made the process as simple as possible so families can enjoy a much earned holiday or a visit to a discover venue.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Parents NSW vouchers can be pooled to the value of $250 or can be used in conjunction with friends or family for the same booking at registered accommodation providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, bookings made through third-party providers such as online booking platforms and travel agents are not included in the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find out more information about the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.service.nsw.gov.au\/parents-nsw-vouchers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parents NSW Program here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Listen via the Star 104.5 Player, download it now via the <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/au\/app\/star-104-5-central-coast\/id1068731232\"><em>App Store<\/em><\/a><em> or <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=au.com.star1045\"><em>Google Play<\/em><\/a><em> and take Star 104.5 wherever you go.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Images:\u00a0Getty Images \/ Morsa Images <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>By Bek Lougher<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SEE MORE:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/home\/get-ready-to-make-a-splash-cause-there-is-a-massive-water-park-coming-to-lake-macquarie-in-2023\/\">Get Ready To Make A Splash \u2018Cause There Is A Massive Water Park Coming To Lake Macquarie in 2023<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Families across the state can now apply for vouchers valued at $250 as part of the state government\u2019s Parents NSW Program. 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