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Licence No:

SA LIC. No: M14834. VIC Permit No: 10323/25. NSW Permit No: GOCAU/2578. ACT Permit No: ACT R 25/00147 & ACT TP 25/01802

Contact information:

Call 1300 946 466, Victoria only 1300 946 669 or [email protected]

St John Christmas Home Lottery call centre opening hours:

  • Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
  • Saturday – 9:00am – 5:00pm
  • Sunday – 11:00am – 5:00pm
  • CLOSED: National and SA public holidays

Key Dates to Remember:

ON SALE DATE – 20 August 2025

FINAL TICKET PURCHASE DATE – 11:59PM (ACDT) 14 December 2025

MAIN DRAW – 17 December 2025

MAIN DRAW WINNERS ANNOUNCED -19 December 2025

DAILY DRAWS

The relevant dates for these draws are:

 Daily Deadline Date (11:59pm)Daily Draw Date
Cashtember7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 September 20258, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 September 2025
Holidays23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30 November 2025 and 1, 2, 3, 4 December 202524, 25, 26, 27, 28 November 2025 and 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 December 2025

WEEKLY DRAWS

The relevant dates for these draws are:

 Weekly Draw Deadline Date (11:59pm)Weekly Draw Date
Week 1Sunday, 28 September 2025Wednesday, 1 October 2025
Week 2Sunday, 5 October 2025Wednesday, 8 October 2025
Week 3Sunday, 12 October 2025Wednesday, 15 October 2025
Week 4Sunday, 19 October 2025Wednesday, 22 October 2025
Week 5Sunday, 26 October 2025Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Week 6Sunday, 2 November 2025Wednesday, 5 November 2025
Week 7Sunday, 9 November 2025Wednesday, 12 November 2025
Week 8Sunday, 16 November 2025Wednesday, 19 November 2025

How many tickets are available, and what is the price?

There is a total of 225,000 tickets available for sale, with an available prize pool of $7,512,375.63

Tickets are priced at;

  • 1 for $100
  • 3 for $250
  • 5 for $375
  • 7 for $500

(Please note: lottery tickets are not tax deductible)

How can I purchase tickets?

Tickets can be purchased;

  • Online at stjohnlottery.com.au (by credit card or PayPal)
  • By phoning the St John Christmas Home Lottery call centre on 1300 946 466, Victoria only 1300 946 669
  • In person by credit card, cash, cheque or money order at St John Ambulance SA State Office at 85 Edmund Avenue, Unley SA 5061
  • Post your cheque or money order along with the ticket order form to St John Ambulance SA State Office, 85 Edmund Avenue, Unley SA 5061
  • The house-open days as advertised at www.stjohnlottery.com.au

How long will it take to receive my ticket(s)?

For purchases made online at www.stjohnlottery.com.au:

Ticket(s) will be emailed to the ticket purchaser’s email address nominated in the checkout shortly after the purchase is complete.

For purchases made via the call centre:

Ticket(s) will be emailed to the ticket purchaser’s email address nominated in the checkout shortly after the purchase is complete.

  • Please ensure you check your Junk or Spam folder before calling 1300 946 466, Victoria only 1300 946 669 if the ticket has not arrived via email within 30 minutes after purchase

For purchases made at the St John Ambulance Lottery Office or State Office :

Ticket(s) will be emailed to the ticket purchaser’s email address nominated in the checkout shortly after the purchase is complete.

A printed copy of the ticket(s) can be made available on request.

For purchases where tickets are sent in the post:

Ticket(s) are posted via Australia Post and will be subject to their delivery timelines.

For purchases made by cheque or money order:

Ticket(s) will be posted following the clearance of cheques/money orders. The ticket(s) will be posted via Australia Post and will be subject to their delivery timelines.

How many prizes are available and what are the odds of winning?

Within the $7,512,375.63 prize pool, there are a total of 10,232 prizes to be won, including a $5 Million Grand Prize, $1,964,672.98 in other prizes and $536,137.39 for members in the Membership Draw.

There are 225,000 tickets available for purchase, representing a 1 in 22 chance of winning a prize.

What is included in the Grand Prize this year?

The Grand Prize for the Main Draw features the below. Tickets must be purchased by the deadline of 11:59pm Sunday, December 14, 2025. The Grand Prize is drawn in the Main Draw on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. The winner will be required to choose between 4 options. The 4 options of the Grand Prize are:

OPTION A: a fully furnished home in Semaphore South, South Australia valued at approximately $4,750,000, Furniture valued at $104,818 and $250,000 cash (or gold). The total Grand Prize value for Option A is approximately $5,000,000.

OR

OPTION B: An apartment in Surfers Paradise, Queensland, currently under development, due to be completed in 2026,  valued at approximately $3,500,000 and $1,500,000 cash (or gold). The total Grand Prize value for Option B is approximately $5,000,000. Relevant deeds in relation to ownership will be executed at the time of awarding the prize. St John Ambulance SA will remain financially liable for associated costs until the completion of the prize transfer.

OR

OPTION C: An apartment in Sydney, New South Wales valued at approximately $3,500,000 and $1,500,000 cash (or gold). The total Grand Prize value for Option C is approximately $5,000,000.

OR

OPTION D: A townhouse in Melbourne, Victoria, currently under development due to be completed in 2026, valued at approximately $3,540,000 and $1,500,000 cash (or gold).  The total Grand Prize value for Option D is approximately $5,000,000. Relevant deeds in relation to ownership will be executed at the time of awarding the prize. St John Ambulance SA will remain financially liable for associated costs until the completion of the prize transfer.

How do the Daily Draws work?

Each day, all purchased tickets go into the daily prize draw (Cashtember Cash Draws and Daily Holiday Draws). Refer “Key Dates to Remember” above for deadlines. The daily Draws comprise a total of $287,500 in prizes. There will be 15 Draws for a $10,000 cash (or Gold) prize each, 5 Draws for a $15,000 holiday voucher (plus $5,000 cash or Gold) each and 5 Draws for a $5,000 holiday voucher (plus $2,500 cash or Gold) each. Get your tickets early to maximise the number of draws your ticket(s) are entered into.

How do the Weekly Draws work?

Each week, all purchased tickets go in to a Weekly Prize Draw (refer “Key Dates to Remember” above for deadlines).

Get your tickets early to maximise the number of draws your ticket(s) are entered into. Your ticket(s) could enter up to 8 major prize draws with a total of 9 prizes to be won! The total weekly draw pool is valued at approximately $602,135.98.

How does the McLaren Supercar Members Draw work?

The McLaren Supercar Member Prize Draw comprises a 2025 McLaren GTS demonstrator from Zagame Automotive valued at approximately $536,137.39.

To be eligible for the membership prize, members must have a valid ticket(s) in the current lottery and have agreed to be a member for our future home lotteries at the point of ticket purchase.

Tickets must be purchased by the deadline of 11:59pm Sunday, December 14, 2025. The McLaren Supercar Member Prize is drawn prior to the Main Draw on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

Participants will be able to opt out of becoming a member at any time. If this is done before the Member Prize Draw then they will not be included in the Member Prize Draw.

Can I visit all of the homes?

Grand Prize: Semaphore South, Adelaide

The Semaphore South Grand Prize home will be the only home available to visit.

Next Open Details: TBC

Who is eligible to purchase tickets?

Ticket holders must be 18 years or older. The Lottery is open to all Australian residents other than any of the following, who are ineligible to purchase tickets in any capacity:

  • any board member, committee member or staff member at St John Ambulance Australia SA Ltd and their immediate family members; or
  • any HLB Mann Judd employee or partner; or
  • any Tolis & Co employee or partner; or
  • any Yeo & Co Consulting employee or partner; or
  • Campaign Management Solutions employees or immediate family members

How else can I support St John Ambulance?

St John Ambulance is a self-funded not-for-profit charity, and relies on community support to operate in the community. For more information on how you can provide support call your local St John Ambulance state office.

What is the process to request a refund?

Requests for refunds will only be accepted prior to 5:00pm ACST Friday, 5 September 2025 upon verification of payment. No refunds will be accepted after this date and time. Upon processing a refund, the corresponding ticket(s) will become void.

Refunds can only be requested by calling 1300 946 466, Victoria only 1300 946 669, or emailing [email protected]

If I win, how can I claim my prize?

Each winner will be notified with information on how to redeem their prize.

All prizes must be claimed by the winners as stated in the terms and conditions.

St John Ambulance Australia SA Ltd will make multiple attempts to contact each winner regarding redemption of prizes.

All fees relating to stamp duty and transfer of the homes on offer will be paid for by St John Ambulance Australia SA Ltd.

How are proceeds raised from the lottery used?

Proceeds go directly towards supporting the charitable activities of St John Ambulance. These activities include; training thousands of volunteers in first aid skills, training and equipment in response to state emergencies, training life saving first aid skills to primary school students, and supporting the volunteer divisions.

Good luck & thank you for supporting St John!