Country Club head chef Oday Shammas joined the bistro late last year. Photo: Christopher Tan.

Eligible businesses in town are encouraged to register themselves on the Dine & Discover NSW campaign to help boost local economy, as Harden residents are now eligible for the $100 vouchers.

Harden Country Club General Manager Christopher Longbottom said now is the time to support local pubs in light of the year 2020 was.

“We invite and encourage all residents of Harden to make sure they are registered for their free Dine & Discover vouchers and support businesses in town who are participating,” he said.

“Come on in to the Country Club and check out the changes we have going, as well as the great food we have in the kitchen with a great new chef on-board.”

So far in the area, The Light Horse Hotel Murrumburrah and the Harden Country Club are on the Dine NSW list.

Harden residents can now apply for the vouchers through the Service NSW app by entering their address and then hitting the “Apply online” button.

Harden residents are now eligible for the $100 vouchers. Photo: Service NSW app.

They will then be redirected to a two-proof of identification check, this includes entering in credentials of a valid NSW driver’s license as well as a Medicare card.

The result after the identification check. Photo: Service NSW.

After a successful submission, applicants will be sent an email entailing instructions and the vouchers will be made available on the Service NSW app.

Dine & Discover NSW vouchers are divided into two categories and they are eligible for every NSW resident aged 18 and above.

This includes two lots of $25 vouchers to be used for eating in at restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs and clubs seven days a week, excluding public holidays.

It also includes two lots of $25 vouchers to be used for entertainment and recreation, including cultural institutions, live music, and arts venues, available seven days a week as well excluding public holidays.

The vouchers. Photo: Service NSW.

Businesses can register to participate in the program at any time and vouchers are 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://www.service.nsw.gov.au/dine-discover-nsw-vouchers-local-government-areas.

Christopher Tan