Australian parents who homeschooled their children during long-running lockdowns last year will be able to redeem vouchers to spend on accommodation, entertainment, and recreational activities in New South Wales (NSW). From Feb. 7, the program gives each household with a child enrolled in school last year five $50 vouchers worth $250 in total that can be used until October on accommodation or entertainment around NSW. This comes after the state announced last week that parents and carers of primary school students would be receiving $500 vouchers to cover the costs of before and after school care services. Premier Dominic Perrottet said that the new scheme which is a part of the NSW Government’s $2.8 billion (US$2.06 billion) COVID-19 Economic Recovery Strategy would help families by easing the cost of living. “This is all about thanking parents for their homeschooling efforts last year, helping make ends meet, and supporting local businesses. Parents …