7 May 2025
Gunnedah Shire’s popular gift card program is now digital, and just in time for Mother’s Day.
Gunnedah Shire Council’s Manager Economy and Growth Susan Frater said going digital was a welcome step forward for the long-running program, making it easier than ever to support local businesses.
“As more and more people use smart devices to pay for purchases, it made sense to ensure Gunny Money can be used wherever and whenever people choose,” she said.
“Physical cards can still be purchased, but digital cards will give people freedom to purchase online and receive an SMS directly to their phone or the person they are gifting the card to.”
With more than 100 outlets signed up to the program, Ms Frater said there were plenty of places for mums, grans, nans, grandmas and the special people in your life to use the gift cards.
“The beauty of Gunny Money is that it can be used at a wide variety of businesses, from cafes to florists to boutiques to hardware stores, so it’s the ideal gift for Mother’s Day, and other special occasions,” Ms Frater said.
The gift cards are also a popular choice for teacher presents, staff bonuses and incentives, staff Christmas presents and raffle prizes.
Gunny Money has already injected more than $750,000 into the Gunnedah Shire economy, ensuring the money is spent at local businesses that are registered with the card. For a list of participating businesses, visit www.whyleavetown.com/community/gunny-money-gunnedah
Digital gift cards incur a small fee. They can be purchased online at www.whyleavetown.com/product/gunnedah-digital-gift-card
Physical Gunny Money gift cards can be purchased at:
- Why Leave Town: whyleavetown.com/purchase-online
- Gunnedah Shire Council
- Visitor Information Centre
Caption: Posies’ Jess Kelly is now set up for the new digital Gunny Money gift cards.
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Media and communications team contact: (02) 6740 2100 or communications@gunnedah.nsw.gov.au
