The voucher program has been put in place to encourage the community to get out and about, to stimulate spending in the economy.

The voucher rollout means NSW residents over the age of 18 are eligible for four x $25 vouchers.

They will be able to use two x $25 vouchers to spend at dining businesses, from Monday through to Thursday, and two x $25 vouchers to spend on activities with arts and tourism businesses, seven days a week.

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The vouchers can be used at participating businesses who have registered to be involved.

Owner of The Cake Store on Kinghorne Street Amit Patel said registering was an easy process.

"It was really easy, a staff member from Service NSW came around and explained the process," he said.

"Because we've got a Service NSW business account, they actually approached us and got set up and registered when COVID started.

"It gave you all the information on how to set up devices for scanning, and we're good to go."

Mr Patel said the initiative would boost local businesses.

"The big thing for us, and I'd say for most of the guys up the street, is that we don't rely on tourist trade. We rely on mum and dad doing the shopping or people at work who pop in," he said.

"So the vouchers give one extra day for them to come in and have breakfast and a coffee or pastry - $25 is lunch and a coffee for someone, so it can only be a good thing."

Mr Patel encouraged locals to register for the vouchers.

"My wife and I have three kids so we'll be signing up, the discover part sounds great too. It's something extra as a family that we can do that we wouldn't have thought twice about," he said.

Manager at Cherubs 3 on Junction Street Bianca Morgan said the initiative would "be a good thing for the economy."

"I think it will encourage more people to come out, especially because you've got people who want to actually go out but can't afford it," she said.

However, Ms Morgan said there might be a slight obstacle with those unfamiliar with QR codes.

"A few older people get confused, we offer to help but I imagine a few people might miss out on the vouchers because it can get a bit technical," she said.

The vouchers look like a QR code, so customers will either need a phone or tablet to present the voucher, or they can download and print them in an email from Service NSW.

If the customer spends less than $25, the customer, not the business, receives the outstanding amount.

To find out which businesses vouchers can be used at, visit this website and enter your postcode. The vouchers will be rolling out throughout March and are valid until June 30, 2021. They cannot be used on public holidays.