Terms & Conditions

ST JOHN CHRISTMAS HOME LOTTERY
TERMS AND CONDITIONS

St John Christmas Home Lottery (“Lottery”) is conducted by St John Ambulance Australia SA Ltd (ABN 42 947 425 570) of 85 Edmund Avenue, Unley SA 5061 (“St John”, “we”, “us” or “our“). These terms and conditions apply to the conduct of the Lottery. By purchasing a ticket in the Lottery, you agree to be bound by these terms and any other terms attached to specific prizes including the terms of redemption. The Lottery is conducted in South Australia under Lottery Licence No: M14834. New South Wales License No: GOCAU/2578, Australian Capital Territory Permit No:  ACT R 25/00147 & ACT TP 25/01802 (for the McLaren Members Draw), Victoria Permit No:  10323/25.

KEY DATES

Ticket Sales Start Date                        20 August 2025

Ticket Sales End Date                          14 December 2025

ELIGIBILITY – ALL PRIZES

The Lottery is open to all Australian residents that are a minimum of 18 years of age, 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; or

• any immediate family (including spouse, de facto spouse, parent, child or sibling) of any board member, committee member or staff member at St John Ambulance Australia SA Ltd; or

• any HLB Mann Judd employee or partner; or

• any immediate family (including spouse, de facto spouse, parent, child or sibling) of any employee at HLB Mann Judd; or

• any Tolis & Co employee or partner; or

• any immediate family (including spouse, de facto spouse, parent, child or sibling) of any employee at Tolis & Co; or

• any Campaign Management Solutions employee or partner; or

• any immediate family (including spouse, de facto spouse, parent, child or sibling) of any employee at Campaign Management Solutions; or

• any Yeo & Co Consulting Pty Ltd employee or partner; or

• any immediate family (including spouse, de facto spouse, parent, child or sibling) of any employee at Yeo & Co Consulting Pty Ltd.

Every individual listed on a ticket warrants at the time of purchase that they are at least 18 years of age and, to the fullest extent permitted by law to receive any of the prizes forming part of the draw at the time of purchasing the ticket.

LOTTERY DETAILS

The total available prize pool for the Lottery is approximately $7,512,375.63 (consisting of approximately $6,976,238.24 in prizes for the Main Draw, Weekly Draws, Cashtember Cash Draws, Daily Holiday Draws, and approximately a $536,137.39 prize for the McLaren Members Draw). The value of the prize pool is accurate as at the date of print of these terms. A total of 225,000 tickets are available for purchase in the Lottery. A total of 10,267 prizes are up for grabs. A list of all the prizes (including all inclusions and exclusions) is available on our website at www.stjohnlottery.com.au. Prizes awarded may not be exactly as illustrated.

Tickets are priced at 1 for $100, 3 for $250, 5 for $375 or 7 for $500. Subject to the total number of tickets available, there is no limit on the number of individual tickets a person may purchase. St John will use all proceeds raised through the Lottery (less costs and expenses) to continue our operations, activities, programs and services to the community. 

Campaign Management Solutions Pty Ltd ABN 30 668 605 598 will be assisting with the telecommunications associated with ticket enquiries and purchases.  Campaign Management Solutions will not be entitled to any proceeds from the Lottery or a percentage of any revenue from the Lottery.

Yeo & Co Consulting Pty Ltd ABN 28 687 633 683 will be assisting with the organisation of the Lottery. Yeo & Co Consulting Pty Ltd will be paid a fee that is dependent on the proceeds generated from the Lottery.

For the avoidance of any doubt and subject to eligibility outlined in these terms and conditions, all tickets purchased from the commencement of the Lottery are returned to the draw for all remaining draws, even the tickets that are successful in winning a prize prior to the Main Draw on Wednesday 17 December 2025. The Lottery encompasses the Weekly Draws, Daily Cash Draws, Daily Holiday Draws, the Main Draw and McLaren Members Draw.  If ticketholders meet the membership eligibility requirements detailed in the ‘Membership’ section, they will also be eligible for the McLaren Members Draw.

MAIN DRAW

The Main Draw (including the Grand Prize Draw) will be drawn on Wednesday 17 December 2025 at 10:00am Australian Central Daylight Time (ACDT) (immediately following the McLaren Members Draw) at Campaign Management Solutions Pty Ltd, 47 Hutt Street, Adelaide, 5000 under supervision by an independent scrutineer. Ticket sales close at 11:59pm ACDT on Sunday 14 December 2025.

GRAND PRIZE OPTIONS

The winner of the Grand Prize will be required to choose between the following 4 options:

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

OPTION B: An apartment on the Gold Coast, Queensland, currently under development and due to be completed in late 2026, valued at approximately $3,500,000 and $1,500,000 in cash (or gold). The total Grand Prize value for Option B is approximately $5,000,000.

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

OPTION D: An apartment in Melbourne, Victoria, currently under development due to be completed in 2026, valued at approximately $3,540,00 and $1,500,000 in cash (or gold).  The total Grand Prize value for Option D is approximately $5,040,000.

Relevant deeds in relation to ownership of the Grand Prize will be executed at the time of awarding the prize. St John will remain financially liable for associated costs until the completion of the prize transfer.

GRAND PRIZE TERMS

For the avoidance of any doubt, the winner of the Grand Prize may only choose ONE of either Option A, Option B, Option C or Option D as set out above. The choice of Grand Prize must be evidenced in writing by the winner by 5pm Tuesday 23 December 2025 (ACDT). Upon selection of either Option A, Option B, Option C or Option D the winner is unable to change their selection.

The lucky winner of the Grand Prize will be notified by telephone and email on the date the Grand Prize is drawn. The Grand Prize winner will also be announced online at www.stjohnlottery.com.au by no later than Friday 19 December 2025. The winner of the grand prize must inform St John of their decision within 7 days of the draw (by 23 December 2025). Failure to notify St John of the winner’s decision for the Grand Prize may result in the removal of some (but not all) of the options for the Grand Prize.

The market value of the houses at the time of redemption may be different from the value as stated in these terms and at www.stjohnlottery.com.au due to fluctuations in the Australian housing market. For the avoidance of any doubt, none of the cash (or gold) amounts that form part of the Grand Prize will change irrespective of whether there is any change to the valuation of the properties in Option A, Option B, Option C or Option D. 

MAIN DRAW PRIZES

There are 10,232 prizes to be won in the Main Draw, including electrical equipment from Harvey Norman Gepps Cross and various electronic gift cards. A complete list of prizes will be available at www.stjohnlottery.com.au. The total combined prize pool of all Main Draw prizes (excluding the Grand Prize) is $1,075,090.90.

All Main Draw winners will be notified by email no later than Tuesday 23 December 2025. An email will be sent to all Lottery participants no later than Friday 19 December 2025 with a link to the winner’s list. Details on how to redeem the prizes will be provided at the time of notification.

WEEKLY DRAWS

Each Weekly Prize Draw will be drawn at 10:00am (ACDT) at Campaign Management Solutions Pty Ltd, 47 Hutt Street, Adelaide, 5000 under supervision by representatives from an independent scrutineer on the relevant Weekly Draw Date set out in the schedule below. All tickets in all Weekly Prize Draws will be returned to the ticket pool to be eligible for the remaining Weekly Prize Draws and the Main Draw.

To be eligible for the Weekly Prize Draw, an individual must have purchased ticket(s) by no later than 11:59pm (ACDT) on the relevant Weekly Deadline Date set out in the schedule below.

SCHEDULE

The relevant dates for these draws are:

DrawWeekly Deadline DateWeekly Draw Date
Weekly Prize Draw 128/09/20251/10/2025
Weekly Prize Draw 25/10/20258/10/2025
Weekly Prize Draw 312/10/202515/10/2025
Weekly Prize Draw 419/10/202522/10/2025
Weekly Prize Draw 526/10/202529/10/2025
Weekly Prize Draw 62/11/20255/11/2025
Weekly Prize Draw 79/11/202512/11/2025
Weekly Prize Draw 816/11/202519/11/2025

WEEKLY DRAW PRIZES

There is a total of 9 Weekly Draw Prizes drawn across the 8 weekly draws. 

The prize for the Week 7 Draw is valued at $12,500 and consists of a $10,000 “The Ghan – Darwin City Stay” package, and $2,500 in cash (or gold) spending money. The terms and conditions of The Ghan package are as follows:

  • Valid until Saturday 31 December 2028.
  • $2,500 in cash (or gold) spending money.
  • 6 days / 5 nights package for 2.
  • Travel from Adelaide to Darwin by train via the Ghan.
  • Includes 2 nights in the Gold Twin Cabin on the Ghan for 2 people.
  • Experiences in Marla, Alice Springs and Katherine.
  • 3 nights’ accommodation in Darwin at Novotel Darwin CBD.
  • Darwin Sunset Dinner Cruise
  • 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners.
  • Economy return airfare from Darwin to Adelaide for 2 people.
  • Travel is non-transferrable.
  • Transfer from Railway station to Darwin accommodation is included
  • Valuation is based on travel on 28 October 2026 departure, as of 2 July 2025.

For details about what prizes will be drawn in each Weekly Draw, visit www.stjohnlottery.com.au.

The lucky winners of the Weekly Prize Draws will be notified directly in writing, via telephone and will also be announced online at www.stjohnlottery.com.au within 7 days of the respective draw.

MCLAREN MEMBERS DRAW

The McLaren Members Draw will be drawn on Wednesday 17 December 2025 at 10:00am (ACDT) (immediately prior to the Main Draw) at Campaign Management Solutions Pty Ltd, 47 Hutt Street, Adelaide, 5000 under supervision by an independent scrutineer. Ticket sales close at 11:59pm (ACDT) on Sunday 14 December 2025.

To be eligible for the McLaren Members Draw, an individual must:

  • be a member of the St John Home Lottery;
  • have a valid ticket purchased before the Lottery deadline of 11.59pm (ACDT) on Sunday 14 December 2025; and
  • remain a member of the St John Home Lottery until the Members Draw Date, being 10am (ACDT) on Wednesday 17 December 2025. 

Membership is subject to the terms expressed in these terms and conditions.

Membership may be cancelled by a member at any time. If membership is cancelled prior to the McLaren Members Draw date of Wednesday 17 December 2025 at 10am (ACDT), the ticket holder will not be eligible to participate in the McLaren Members Draw.

For the purposes of the ACT, the McLaren Members Draw is conducted under a Trade Promotions Licence (see permit number above).

MCLAREN MEMBERS DRAW PRIZE

The prize for the McLaren Members Draw is a 2025 McLaren GTS, valued at approximately $536,137 exc. on road costs.

The lucky winner of the McLaren Members Draw will be notified directly in writing, via telephone and will also be announced online at www.stjohnlottery.com.au within 7 days of the respective draw.

All tickets in the McLaren Members Draw will be returned to the ticket pool to be eligible for the Main Draw.

CASHTEMBER CASH DRAWS

The Cashtember Cash Draws will be held on each business day from and including Monday September 8, 2025, with the final one taking place on Friday September 26, 2025. Each Cashtember Cash Draw will be drawn at 10:00am (ACDT) at Campaign Management Solutions Pty Ltd, 47 Hutt Street, Adelaide, 5000 under supervision by representatives from an independent scrutineer.

To be eligible for the Cashtember Cash Draws, an individual must have purchased ticket(s) prior to 11:59pm (ACDT) on the previous day.

CASHTEMBER CASH DRAW PRIZES

There will be a total of x15 Cashtember Cash Draws for 1 prize of $10,000 in cash (or gold) each draw. The total Cashtember Cash Draw prize pool is valued at $150,000.

All tickets in the Cashtember Cash Draws will be returned to the ticket pool for the remaining eligible draws, including: Cashtember Cash Draws, Weekly Draws, Daily Holiday Draws, the Main Draw and the McLaren Members Draw.

The lucky winners of the Cashtember Cash Draws will be notified directly in writing, via telephone and will also be announced online at www.stjohnlottery.com.au within 7 days of the respective draw.

DAILY HOLIDAY DRAWS

The Daily Holiday Draws will be held on each business day from and including Monday November 24, 2025, with the final one taking place on Friday December 5, 2025. Each Daily Holiday Draw will be drawn at 10:00am (ACDT) at Campaign Management Solutions Pty Ltd, 47 Hutt Street, Adelaide, 5000, under supervision by representatives from an independent scrutineer.

To be eligible for the Daily Holiday Draws, an individual must have purchased ticket(s) prior to 11:59pm (ACDT) on the previous day.

DAILY HOLIDAY DRAW PRIZES

There will be a total of x10 Daily Holiday Draw prizes (one prize for each Daily Holiday Draw), consisting of 5 “Luxury Overseas Holidays” in the first week, and 5 “Aussie Family Holiday” prizes in the second week. The total Daily Holiday Draw prize pool is valued at approximately $137,500.

LUXURY OVERSEAS HOLIDAY PRIZES

Each “Luxury Overseas Holiday” for two prize is valued at $20,000, and will consist of a $15,000 Phil Hoffmann Travel voucher and $5,000 in cash (or gold) spending money.

AUSSIE FAMILY HOLIDAY PRIZES

Each “Aussie Family Holiday” prize is valued at $7,500 and will consist of a $5,000 Phil Hoffmann Travel voucher and $2,500 in cash (or gold) spending money.

All tickets in the Daily Holiday Draws will be returned to the ticket pool for the remaining eligible draws, including: Daily Holiday Draws, the Main Draw and the McLaren Members Draw.

The lucky winners of the Daily Holiday Draws will be notified directly in writing, via telephone and will also be announced online at www.stjohnlottery.com.au within 7 days of the respective draw.

GENERAL LOTTERY TERMS

TICKETS AND PAYMENT

Tickets can be purchased online at www.stjohnlottery.com.au by credit card or PayPal or by phoning our call centre on 1300 946 466 (1300 946 669 for Victorian residents). Purchases by credit card, cash, cheque and money order can be made at the St John SA head office at 85 Edmund Avenue, Unley SA 5061.

Purchases by cheque will only be eligible for future draws if they are received, cleared and processed prior to the relevant draw deadline. St John does not accept any responsibility for cheques that have not cleared or been processed by the cut-off times for the relevant draws, or any cheques or money orders that are not received in time for the draw.

Tickets may be purchased in multiple names. The first named individual on a ticket will be regarded as the primary contact individual. All prizes will be issued to the primary contact individual. St John are not responsible, nor will we consider or enter into any correspondence regarding any dispute between individuals named on a ticket regarding the issuing of prizes. When purchasing multiple tickets in a single transaction, ticket numbers will be printed on a single sheet and will not be shown on each individual ticket.

St John does not accept any responsibility for any entries not received for any reason during the Lottery period, nor do we take any responsibility for lost, late or misdirected entries. We are not responsible for any unforeseen technical difficulties with the ordering process and nor do we warrant the availability of the ordering process.

PRIZE VALUES

The value of the prizes at the time of redemption may be different from their stated value in these terms and at www.stjohnlottery.com.au. The winner is not entitled to the difference, if any, between the stated value of the prize and the actual value of the prize at the time of redemption.

To claim a cash (or gold) prize, an identification process will be undertaken where the ticket holder will be required to produce identification documentation to receive their prize. This will be undertaken in person at 85 Edmund Avenue Unley SA 5061 or by alternative arrangements with our legal representatives.

REFUNDS

Requests for refunds will only be accepted prior to 5:00pm (ACDT), Friday, 5 September 2025, upon verification of payment. No refunds will be accepted after this date. Upon processing a refund, the corresponding ticket(s) will become void. Refunds can only be requested by calling 1300 946 466 (1300 946 669 for Victorian Residents) or emailing [email protected].

PRIZES

All prizes must be accepted as awarded. Unless otherwise stated above in the relevant prize description, no cash equivalents are available. All prizes will be issued to the primary contact individual.  Letters and notifications will be addressed to the primary contact individual named on the official lottery ticket.

MEMBERSHIP

So that an opportunity to participate in future fundraising campaigns is never missed, by purchasing a ticket each participant can opt-in to become a member of future St John Home Lotteries, receive our marketing emails and participate in future lotteries. By signing up to become a member, you will automatically receive tickets in the next St John Home Lottery, as well as receive all our marketing communications going forward.

For clarity, all members will receive the nominated number of tickets and the ticket purchase price will be automatically debited from the nominated account for future St John Home Lotteries. St John will notify all members prior to the opening of the next lottery. Members can cancel their membership at any time by calling 1300 946 466 (1300 946 669 for Victorian Residents) or by emailing [email protected].

An individual must opt-in to becoming a member of the St John Home Lottery in order to be entered into the McLaren Members Draw.

All participants can opt in to become a member at the point of ticket purchase when purchasing tickets online. Participants cannot become a member if paying with Cash or by Eftpos in person, or via Cheque or Money Order.

GENERAL

Each prize winner indemnifies St John and keeps us indemnified against all claims, losses, damages, costs and expenses suffered or incurred by St John, HLB Mann Judd, Campaign Management Solutions Pty Ltd, Cowell Clarke, Yeo & Co Consulting, the independent scrutineer or any third party arising out of a breach of these terms by the participant.

Where a ticket holder has, in St John’s view, violated these terms and conditions in a material manner, we reserve our rights to invalidate any ticket issued to that individual (including where they may be one of the multiple individuals named on a single ticket).  All invalid tickets will be withdrawn from all prize draws. Any determination of St John regarding the validity of a ticket or breach of these terms and conditions is final.

Entrants may attend the draws, provided the attendance will not violate any public health order or any other law of Australia.

PRIVACY

By entering the Lottery, each participant consents to the personal information they submit on their entry form being collected by St John to facilitate the administration of this Lottery and membership with us. We will collect, use and store all personal details of participants in accordance with the terms of our privacy policy, a copy of which can be obtained at www.stjohnlottery.com.au, or to obtain a printed copy, please call 1300 946 466 (1300 946 669 for Victorian Residents). We may disclose your personal information to our service providers to facilitate the conduct of the lottery. Each winner consents to us publishing the winner’s name and suburb/postcode unless the winner has expressly opted to remain anonymous at the point of purchase.

UNCLAIMED PRIZES

In the event that a prize remains unclaimed after 3 months from the draw, St John will make additional attempts to contact that winner and otherwise deal with the prize as outlined under these terms and conditions.

Unclaimed prizes will be dealt in accordance with the applicable legislative requirements. The applicable state (as referenced below) is determined by reference to the address provided by the ticket purchaser at the time of purchase of the ticket/s.

Unclaimed Prizes in NSW and ACT

If a prize is unclaimed in the ACT or NSW within 3 months of the draw date, St John will announce this online at www.stjohnlottery.com.au and comply with conditions stipulated by the ACT Gaming and Racing Commission in relation to a redraw.  Such redraw for any unclaimed prizes in any of the draws will occur at St John premises, on Thursday 2 April 2026 at 10:00am (ACDT).  All draws will be conducted using the same systems and processes as the regular Lottery draws.

Unclaimed Prizes in Vic

If a prize remains unclaimed in Victoria for a period of 12 months, St John will comply with the conditions under the Gambling Regulations 2015 (Vic) in relation to the sale of prizes and payment of any proceeds. 

Unclaimed Prizes in other States (excluding ACT,NSW and Vic)

In the event that the Grand Prize remains unclaimed for one year following the date of the Main Draw, a redraw will be conducted on Wednesday 13 January 2027 at 10:00am (ACDT) in the ordinary course of drawing the Lottery.

In the event that any other prize above $5,000 in value remains unclaimed for one year following the relevant draw date, these will be redrawn on Wednesday 13 January 2027 at 10:00am (ACDT) in the ordinary course of drawing the Lottery.

Any prizes won by individuals (excluding NSW, ACT or Vic residents) under $5,000 in value that have not been claimed within twelve months of the relevant draw date will be sold or otherwise used to further St John’s charitable purposes.

FULL LIST OF PRIZES

A full list of prizes for the Lottery is set out below:

Draw TypePrizeTotal RRP
Main DrawGrand Prize Option A of 4: Luxury fully furnished home in Semaphore South, South Australia + $250,000 cash or gold$5,000,000.00
Grand Prize Option B of 4: Luxury apartment in Surfers Paradise, Queensland + $1.5m cash or gold
Grand Prize Option C of 4: Luxury apartment in The Rocks, New South Wales  + $1.5m cash or gold
Grand Prize Option D of 4: Luxury apartment in Docklands, Victoria  + $1.5m cash or gold
Samsung 55″ 4K SMART TV$1,149.01
Husky 130L Single Door Bar Fridge$899.00
De Longhi Magnifica Auto Coffee Machine$999.00
Ninja XXL Flexidrawer Air Fryer$549.99
Kenwood Go Stand Mixer$399.00
Ecovac Deebot N20  Pro Plus Vacuum$999.00
PS5 Playstation 5 Console Digital Slim$749.95
Xbox Series X 1TB Console$849.00
JBL MK2 Soundbar$249.95
Ryze Trek Smart Watch$248.00
Ninja Slushi Frozen Drink Maker$499.00
$200 Endota Spa gift vouchers x 10$2,000.00
$100 Harvey Norman gift vouchers x 50$5,000.00
$100 Shiels gift voucher x 2000$200,000.00
$100 Bunnings gift voucher x 50$5,000.00
$100 BBQs Galore gift voucher x 50$5,000.00
$100 T Bar gift voucher x 1500$150,000.00
$100 Priceless Art gift voucher x 3000$300,000.00
$550 Choose Wine gift voucher x 50$27,500.00
$250 Choose Wine gift voucher x 60$15,000.00
$120 Choose Wine gift voucher x 650$78,000.00
$100 Choose Wine gift voucher x 2800$280,000.00
Members DrawMember’s Prize McLaren GTS MY25$536,137.39
CashtemberCashtember $10,000 cash draws x 15$150,000.00
Weekly DrawsMega Cash Draw #1 $150,000$150,000.00
Mega Cash Draw #2 $50,000 x 2$100,000.00
Toyota Fortuner GX and Forte SR14 caravan package$110,787.63
Mercedes A200 sedan$63,633.20
BMW 118 hatch$65,603.00
Audi A1 35 TSFI$49,887.41
Lexus UX 300H$61,236.10
The Ghan Holiday package for two + $2,500 cash or gold$12,500.00
Daily Holiday Draws$15,000 Phil Hoffmann Travel voucher + $5,000 cash or gold x 5$100,000.00
$5,000 Phil Hoffmann Travel voucher + $2,500 cash or gold x 5$37,500.00