Locals Supporting Locals to Keep Shoalhaven Businesses Afloat

After a devastating bushfire season, small business doing it tough need your help during ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. Tourism in the Shoalhaven is a billion-dollar industry* and without visitors, it’s an important time for locals to support local businesses wherever they can.

In true Shoalhaven spirit many Tourism, Retail and Hospitality Businesses in the Shoalhaven have adapted their offerings to online sales for both locals, and those out of region who can’t visit right now. For local foodies, there is now a plethora of cafes and restaurants adapting to primarily take-away and home delivery for locals.

In response to these new business challenges, Shoalhaven City Council’s award-winning Tourism Team has developed a new campaign called Spend Here This Year. The aim is to offer visitors in Sydney, Canberra and beyond a way to buy Shoalhaven products and have them delivered direct to their door, whilst they can’t travel. For locals who can afford it, the message is clear – shop local – wineries, breweries, gift stores, artisans, producers need your support and are still open to serve you online.

If you are a local business with a product to sell online via voucher or take-away and delivery, you can contact Shoalhaven Visitor Services Team on

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