In the past 18 months they have shown their commitment to our community with the many adaptions they've made to stay in business.

Now they're facing another big change, and they're appealing for our understanding and support as they navigate the coming weeks.

With NSW anticipated to reach a 70 per cent vaccination rate as of Monday, October 11, a new public health order comes into place for the State.

Restrictions now only ease for those who have had both doses of COVID-19 vaccine, and that means the rules might actually tighten for some Parkes residents given we have been out of lockdown for a couple of weeks now.

Eased restrictions will allow those who are fully vaccinated to:

People under the age of 16 who are not fully vaccinated are allowed unaccompanied in their workplaces and all outdoor settings, but must be with a fully vaccinated member of their household in hospitality venues (unless collecting takeaways), entertainment facilities, major recreation facilities and places of worship.

Further details are online on the NSW Government website - https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/easing-covid-19-restrictions/70-percent

Vicki Seccombe, Regional Manager - Western NSW, Business NSW, says it's a nervous time for businesses.

"It's important to remember that businesses haven't created the rules, but they will be doing their part for re-opening by ensuring they follow the guidelines," she said.

"We ask the community to do their part as well by being understanding, kind to those asking you to check-in correctly and start to get organised for Monday 11.

"Now is the time to understand what the new guidelines are, accessing your Covid-19 digital certificate and downloading the Service NSW app when it is updated to manage the digital certificates.

"For those who have medical reason for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccination, you will need to speak to your medical practitioner about getting your medical contraindication added to your immunisation history."

Parkes Mayor Ken Keith says the Parkes community has been wonderful in responding to the call to testing and vaccination so far, and appeals for ongoing cooperation.

"We ask them to continue to abide by the new regulations and be kind and thoughtful to business owners, their staff and fellow customers," he said.

"As restrictions are relaxed and people move around the region we become more vulnerable to catching COVID, so caution and consideration of others is vital.

"Let's support our local businesses to get up going again in a respectful and understanding way."

Member for Orange Philip Donato is also asking community members to take responsibility for ensuring they're complying with the regulations - rather than asking our business people to police them.

"There has to be an element of personal responsibility to do the right thing," he said.

Remember the situation changes frequently and the restrictions on the unvaccinated aren't forever. Under the NSW Government's roadmap, this is only a transition period.

"If the current roadmap stays the same it's only a couple of weeks until we reach 80 per cent and then December 1 is basically opening up," Mr Donato said.

"Be patient and and respectful."

A statement from NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard explains that businesses will be "responsible for taking reasonable measure to stop unvaccinated people entering premises".

For example, having signs stating requirements, Service NSW QR codes, staff checking vaccination status upon entry and only accepting valid forms of evidence of vaccination.