Terms & Conditions
ST JOHN LOTTERY SUMMER 2026
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The St John Lottery Summer 2026 (“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 SA Lottery Licence No: M15047, New South Wales Authority No: GOCAU/2578, Victorian Permit No: MG-R26346533, Australian Capital Territory Permit Nos ACT R 26/00128.1 and ACT TP 26/01518 (for the Members Draw) and NT Permit No FNL1039. The Lottery is not conducted in Western Australia and Western Australian residents are not eligible to participate in the Lottery.
KEY DATES
Ticket Sales Start Date: 3 August 2026
Ticket Sales End Date: 29 November 2026
ELIGIBILITY
The Lottery is open to residents of South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory 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 paid or volunteer Director, CEO or their direct reports at St John, St John Ambulance Australia Ltd (ABN 83 373 110 633) or any other St John Australia entities across Australia; and anyone directly involved in the management, implementation and/or administration of the lottery (including in a paid or volunteer capacity); or
- any HLB Mann Judd employee or partner; or
- any Campaign Management Solutions employee or partner; or
- any other person who manages, conducts, organises or promotes the Lottery (including any person who determines who is to win a prize in the Lottery).
The Lottery is not conducted in Western Australia and Western Australian residents are not eligible to participate in the Lottery. Every individual listed on a ticket warrants at the time of purchase that they are a resident in either South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, the Northern Territory or the Australian Capital Territory, are at least 18 years of age and, to the fullest extent permitted by law, permitted 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 $6,630,349.46 (for non-St John members, the total available prize pool for the Lottery is $6,416,108.52). This is comprised of approximately $6,416,108.52 in prizes for CASHTEMBER (Draws #1- #15 inclusive), the MEGA DRAW (Draw #16), the Luxury Cars Draw (Draw #17), the Dream Holiday Draw (Draw #18), the Adventure Antics Draw (Draw #19), the Christmas Cash-Up Draw (Draw #20) and the Main Draw (Draw #21), and $214,240.94 for the Members Draw (Draw #22). The value of the prize pool is accurate as at the date of print of these terms and conditions. A total of 250,000 tickets are available for purchase in the Lottery. There are 5,040 prizes available as part of the Lottery, inclusive of 1 Membership Prize. Additional information is available on the website 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 tickets an individual may purchase. St John will use all proceeds raised through the Lottery (less costs and expenses) to continue St John 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 (excluding for Victorian residents). Campaign Management Solutions will not be entitled to any proceeds from the Lottery or a percentage of any revenue 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 eligible draws, even the tickets that are successful in winning a prize prior to the Main Draw on Wednesday 2 December 2026. If ticket holders meet the membership eligibility requirements detailed in the ‘Members Draw’ section, they will also be eligible for the Members Draw (Draw #22).
The Lottery draws, deadlines, prizes and values are outlined in the schedule below:
| Draw # | Draw Date | Ticket Purchase Deadline | Draw Name | No of winners | Prize | Prize Value (RRP) |
| #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15 | Mon 7 Sep – Fri 11 Sep 2026, Mon 14 Sep – Fri 18 Sep 2026, Mon 21 Sep – Fri 25 Sep 2026 | 11:59pm (ACST) the day prior | CASHTEMBER (cash or gold) | 15 | $10,000 (cash or gold) x 15 draws | $150,000.00 |
| #16 | Wed 14 Oct 2026 | 11:59pm (ACST) Sun 11 Oct | MEGA DRAW | 1 | $250,000 (cash or gold) | $250,000.00 |
| #17 | Wed 21 Oct 2026 | 11:59pm (ACST) Sun 18 Oct | Luxury Cars Draw | 3 | 1 x Mercedes-Benz CLA200 1 x Lexus UX300h 1 x BMW 218 | $76,987.06 $61,375.46 $69,846.00 |
| #18 | Wed 4 Nov 2026 | 11:59pm (ACST) Sun 1 Nov | Dream Holiday Draw | 5 | 5 x $20,000 holiday packages (5 x $15,000 Phil Hoffmann Travel vouchers + 5 x $5,000 cash or gold) | $100,000 |
| #19 | Wed 11 Nov 2026 | 11:59pm (ACST) Sun 8 Nov | Adventure Antics Draw | 3 | 3 x $25,000 Peter Stevens vouchers | $75,000 |
| #20 | Wed 18 Nov 2026 | 11:59pm (ACST) Sun 15 Nov | Christmas Cash-Up (cash or gold) | 1 | $100,000 (cash or gold) | $100,000 |
| #21 | Wed 2 Dec 2026 | 11:59pm (ACST) Sun 29 Nov | Main Draw | 1 | GRAND PRIZE Winner’s choice of 3 x options: Option #1: A fully furnished 4-bedroom home in Semaphore South Australia + $300,000 (cash or gold) OR Option #2: A 3-bedroom apartment in Broadbeach, Queensland (currently under development and due to be completed in March 2029) + $510,000 (cash or gold) OR Option #3: $4,500,000 (cash or gold) | $5,000,000 OR $5,000,000 OR $4,500,000 |
| 1,000 10 800 800 800 800 800 | 1* 2* 3* 4* 5* 6* 7* | $114,950 $17,950 $80,000 $80,000 $80,000 $80,000 $80,000 | ||||
| #22 | Members Draw | 1 | Maserati Grecale Trofeo | $214,240.94 |
* Each number directly relates to the numbers below. eg. 1 = 1000x St John First Aid Kits at a value of $114,950.
- St John First Aid Kits
- St John Defibrillators
- $100 Bunnings electronic gift cards
- $100 JB Hi-fi electronic gift cards
- $100 Ampol Fuel electronic gift cards
- $100 Super Retail Group electronic gift cards
- $100 Chemist Warehouse electronic gift cards
CASHTEMBER (DRAWS #1-15)
CASHTEMBER is comprised of 15 x individual draws. Each CASHTEMBER prize is comprised of $10,000 in cash or gold. There will be one winner for each CASHTEMBER draw.
The CASHTEMBER draws will take place daily from Monday 7 September – Friday 11 September, Monday 14 September – Friday 18 September and Monday 21 September – Friday 25 September 2026 at 10am (ACST) at Campaign Management Solutions, 47 Hutt Street Adelaide SA 5000, under supervision by representatives from an independent scrutineer. To be eligible for a CASHTEMBER draw, an individual must have purchased ticket (s) prior to 11:59pm (ACST) the day prior to the draw.
All tickets in the CASHTEMBER draws will be returned to the ticket pool for the remaining eligible St John Lottery Summer 2026 draws.
MEGA DRAW (DRAW #16)
The MEGA DRAW prize is comprised of $250,000 in cash or gold. There will be one winner in the MEGA DRAW.
The MEGA DRAW will take place on Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 10am (ACST) at Campaign Management Solutions, 47 Hutt Street Adelaide SA 5000, under supervision by representatives from an independent scrutineer. To be eligible for the MEGA DRAW, an individual must have purchased ticket(s) prior to 11:59pm (ACST) on Sunday 11 October 2026.
All tickets in the MEGA DRAW will be returned to the ticket pool for the remaining eligible 2026 St John Lottery Summer 2026 draws.
LUXURY CARS DRAW (DRAW #17)
The Luxury Cars Draw prizes are comprised of 1 x 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA200 valued at $76,987.06 (plus on-road costs), 1 x 2026 Lexus UX300h valued at $61,375.46 (plus on-road costs) and 1 x 2026 BMW 218 valued at $69,846 (plus on-road costs). There will be three winners in the Luxury Cars Draw.
Vehicle delivery date of the Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 is subject to Mercedes-Benz Adelaide availability, which will be advised following the Luxury Cars Draw, but in any event within 28 days of the draw date. Vehicle delivery date of the Lexus UX300h is subject to Lexus of Adelaide availability, which will be advised following the Luxury Cars Draw, but in any event within 28 days of the draw date. Vehicle delivery date of the BMW 218 is subject to Adelaide BMW availability, which will be advised following the Luxury Cars Draw, but in any event within 28 days of the draw date.
The Luxury Cars Draw will take place on Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 10am (ACST) at Campaign Management Solutions, 47 Hutt Street Adelaide SA 5000, under supervision by representatives from an independent scrutineer. To be eligible for the Luxury Cars Draw, an individual must have purchased ticket (s) prior to 11:59pm (ACST) on Sunday 18 October 2026. The prizes for the Luxury Cars Draw will be drawn in order of prize value, beginning with the highest value to the lowest value.
All tickets in the Luxury Cars Draw will be returned to the ticket pool for the remaining eligible St John Lottery Summer 2026 draws.
DREAM HOLIDAY DRAW (DRAW #18)
The Dream Holiday Draw prize is comprised of 5 x $20,000 holiday packages. Each holiday package is comprised of a $15,000 Phil Hoffmann Travel voucher plus $5,000 in cash or gold. There will be five winners in the Dream Holiday Draw.
The $15,000 Phil Hoffmann Travel vouchers will be valid for travel up to 3 years from the date of the draw. They are not exchangeable for cash or gold.
The Dream Holiday Draw will take place on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 10am (ACST) at Campaign Management Solutions, 47 Hutt Street Adelaide SA 5000, under supervision by representatives from an independent scrutineer. To be eligible for the Dream Holiday Draw, an individual must have purchased ticket (s) prior to 11:59pm (ACST) on Sunday 1 November 2026.
All tickets in the Dream Holiday Draw will be returned to the ticket pool for the remaining eligible St John Lottery Summer 2026 draws.
ADVENTURE ANTICS DRAW (DRAW #19)
The Adventure Antics Draw prize is comprised of 3 x $25,000 Peter Stevens vouchers. There will be three winners in the Adventure Antics Draw.
The $25,000 Peter Stevens vouchers will be valid for up to 3 years from the date of the draw. They are not exchangeable for cash or gold.
The Adventure Antics Draw will take place on Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 10am (ACST) at Campaign Management Solutions, 47 Hutt Street Adelaide SA 5000, under supervision by representatives from an independent scrutineer. To be eligible for the Adventure Antics Draw, an individual must have purchased ticket (s) prior to 11:59pm (ACST) on Sunday 8 November 2026.
All tickets in the Adventure Antics Draw will be returned to the ticket pool for the remaining eligible St John Lottery Summer 2026 draws.
CHRISTMAS CASH-UP DRAW (DRAW #20)
The Christmas Cash-Up Draw prize is comprised of $100,000 in cash or gold. There will be one winner in the Christmas Cash-Up Draw.
The Christmas Cash-Up Draw will take place on Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 10:00am (ACST) at Campaign Management Solutions, 47 Hutt Street Adelaide SA 5000, under supervision by representatives from an independent scrutineer. To be eligible for the Christmas Cash-Up Draw, an individual must have purchased ticket (s) prior to 11:59pm (ACST) on Sunday 15 November 2026.
All tickets in the Christmas Cash-Up Draw will be returned to the ticket pool for the remaining eligible St John Lottery Summer 2026 draws.
MAIN DRAW (DRAW #21)
The Main Draw prizes are comprised of one Grand Prize worth approximately $5,000,000.00, and 5,010 other prizes consisting of 800 x $100 Bunnings Warehouse e-gift cards, 800 x $100 JB Hi-fi e-gift cards, 800 x $100 Ampol Fuel e-gift cards, 800 x $100 Super Retail Group e-gift cards, 800 x $100 Chemist Warehouse e-gift cards, and first aid products consisting of 1,000 x St John First Aid Kits valued at $114.95 each and 10 x St John Defibrillators valued at $1,795 each. The total value of the Main Draw prize pool is $5,532,900.00.
There will be a total of 5,011 winners as part of the Main Prize Draw, including the winner of the Grand Prize. The prizes for the Main Draw will be drawn in order of prize value, beginning with the highest value to the lowest value.
The winner of the Grand Prize will be required to choose between 1 of the following 3 options:
OPTION A: A fully furnished 4-bedroom home in Semaphore South, South Australia valued at approximately $4,700,000 plus $300,000 in cash or gold. The total Grand Prize value for Option A is approximately $5,000,000.
OPTION B: A 3-bedroom apartment in Broadbeach, Queensland, currently under development and due to be completed in March 2029, valued at approximately $4,490,000 plus $510,000 in cash or gold. The total Grand Prize value for Option B is approximately $5,000,000.
OPTION C: $4,500,000 in gold bullion.
The Main Draw will take place on Wednesday 2 December 2026 at 10am (ACST) at Campaign Management Solutions, 47 Hutt Street Adelaide SA 5000, under supervision by representatives from an independent scrutineer. To be eligible for the Main Draw, an individual must have purchased ticket (s) prior to 11:59pm (ACST) on Sunday 29 November 2026.
GRAND PRIZE TERMS
The winner of the Grand Prize will be notified by telephone and email on the date the Grand Prize is drawn (Wednesday 2 December 2026). The Grand Prize winner will also be announced online at www.stjohnlottery.com.au by no later than Friday 4 December 2026.
For the avoidance of any doubt, the winner of the Grand Prize may only choose ONE of either Option A, Option B or Option C as set out above. The choice of Grand Prize must be evidenced in writing by the winner by 5pm Wednesday 9 December 2026 ACST (within 7 days of the draw). Upon selection of either Option A, Option B, or Option C, the winner is unable to change their selection. 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.
Relevant deeds in relation to ownership of the Grand Prize (for Option A or Option B) 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.
The market value of the Grand Prize house options 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 or Option B.
MEMBERS DRAW (DRAW #22)
The Members Draw prize is a 2025 Maserati Grecale Trofeo valued at approximately $214,240.94 (plus on-road costs).
Vehicle delivery date is subject to Solitaire Automotive availability, which will be advised following the Members Draw, but in any event within 28 days of the draw date.
The Members Draw will take place on Wednesday 2 December 2026 at 10am (ACST), immediately following the conclusion of the Main Draw (Draw #21), at Campaign Management Solutions, 47 Hutt Street Adelaide SA 5000, under supervision by representatives from an independent scrutineer. To be eligible for the Members Draw, an individual must have purchased ticket (s) prior to 11:59pm (ACST) on Sunday 29 November 2026, and must:
- be an ongoing member of the St John Lottery Summer 2026 (or previous St John Christmas Home Lottery), or have opted in for membership of the St John Lottery Summer 2026 when purchasing their ticket(s) (membership is subject to the terms expressed in these terms and conditions); and
- remain a member of the St John Lottery Summer 2026 (or previous St John Christmas Home Lottery) until 10am on the Members Draw Date, being 2 December 2026.
Membership is subject to the terms expressed in these terms and conditions.
Membership may be cancelled at any time. If membership is cancelled prior to 10am on the Members Draw date of Wednesday 2 December 2026, the ticket holder will not be eligible to participate in the Members Draw.
GENERAL LOTTERY TERMS
TICKETS AND PAYMENT
Tickets can be purchased online at stjohnlottery.com.au by credit card or PayPal or Google Pay or Apple Pay or by phoning the call centre on 1300 946 466 (1300 946 669 for Victorian residents). Telephone charges may apply (standard call rates for mobile calls and 25-40c for landline calls). Purchases by credit card, cash, cheque and money order can be made in person at the St John Ambulance SA State Office at 85 Edmund Avenue, Unley SA 5061 between Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. 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 deadlines for the relevant draws, or any cheques or money orders that we do not receive in time for a 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 is 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 page and will not be shown on individual pages.
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 eligible draws, even the tickets that are successful in winning a prize prior to the Main Draw on Wednesday 2 December 2026. If ticket holders meet the relevant membership eligibility requirements detailed in the ‘Members Draw’ section, they will also be eligible for the Members Draw (Draw #22).
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, nor do we warrant the availability of the ordering process.
REFUNDS
Requests for refunds will be accepted prior to 5pm (ACST) on 4 September 2026 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].
MEMBERSHIP
When purchasing tickets, individuals have the choice to opt-in for membership. Membership ensures individuals do not miss the opportunity to participate in future St John Lotteries, and are automatically billed for their repeat tickets at the beginning of each St John Lottery. By opting-in to membership, individuals consent to receiving marketing and telephone communications from the St John Lottery team. All St John Lottery members will be notified by email prior to the opening of the next St John Lottery and thus prior to their credit card being billed. Membership can be cancelled at any time by calling 1300 946 466 (1300 946 669 for Victorian residents) or emailing [email protected].
All participants can opt-in to become a member at the point of ticket purchase when purchasing tickets online and over the phone. Participants cannot become a member if paying in person with cash, EFTPOS, cheque or money order.
An individual must opt-in to becoming a member of the St John Lottery in order to be entered into the Members Draw (Draw #22).
PRIVACY
By entering the Lottery, participants consent to the personal information they submit on their entry form being collected by St John to facilitate administration of the Lottery and membership.
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 stjohnlottery.com.au. To obtain a printed copy, please call 1300 946 466 (1300 946 669 for Victorian residents). St John may disclose relevant personal information to our service providers in order to facilitate the conduct of the Lottery.
Personal information including date of birth may be used to verify the identity of prize winners. Each winner consents to St John publishing the winner’s first name, suburb/postcode and state unless the winner has expressly opted to remain anonymous at the point of purchase.
PRIZES
The value of the prizes at the time of redemption may vary from the value stated in these terms and 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.
Details of all prizes listed herein are also available at stjohnlottery.com.au.
If the winner of any monetary prizes resides in Victoria the prize will be delivered in the form of gold bullion. If the winner resides SA, QLD, TAS, ACT or NT the prize may be delivered in the form of either EFT into an ADI account, by cheque or gold bullion. If the winner of any monetary prizes resides in NSW, prizes up to the value of $30,000 will be delivered in the form of either EFT into an ADI account or gold bullion, and prizes over the value of $30,000 will be delivered in the form of gold bullion.
ALL DRAW WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The winners of all draws in the Lottery will be notified by telephone and email within 7 days of the draw, and will also be announced online at stjohnlottery.com.au. Winners may also be announced via St John Lottery communications such as electronic direct mail and social media. Each winner will have 3 months from the date of the respective draw to claim their prize.
All prizes will be distributed to winners within 28 days of the relevant draw taking place (unless the winners cannot be located after reasonable attempts made). Letters and notifications will be addressed to the primary contact individual named on the official lottery ticket with instructions on redemption. Winners are required to provide proof of identity so that St John can accurately identify the prize recipient and verify details against those listed on the relevant winning ticket.
In the event that the 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
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 stjohnlottery.com.au and comply with any conditions stipulated by relevant authorities and regulations in relation to a redraw and redetermination of winners.
A redraw for any unclaimed prizes in the ACT for any of the draws will occur at St John SA State Office at 85 Edmund Avenue, Unley SA 5061 on Wednesday 24 March 2027 at 10am ACST. All draws will be conducted using the same systems and processes as the regular Lottery draws. Any unclaimed prizes in NSW for any of the draws will occur by way of a winner redetermination to the reserve winner(s). Reserve winners are determined at the time of 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 2026 (Vic) in relation to the sale of prizes and payment of any proceeds.
UNCLAIMED PRIZES IN NT
If a prize remains unclaimed in NT for a period of 3 months, St John will comply with the conditions under the Gaming Control (Community Gaming) Regulations 2006 (NT) in relation to the delivery of prizes to the NT Director of Gaming Control.
UNCLAIMED PRIZES IN SA, QLD, TAS
In the event that a prize remains unclaimed in SA, QLD or TAS for a period of 12 months, St John will retain the unclaimed prize to be used in other fundraising campaigns.
GENERAL
Each prize winner indemnifies St John and keeps us indemnified against all claims, losses, damages, costs and expenses suffered or incurred by us, HLB Mann Judd, Campaign Management Solutions Pty Ltd, Cowell Clarke Pty Ltd, the independent scrutineer or any third party arising out of a breach of these terms by the participant.
Where a ticket holder has, in our 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.
In the event of a dispute concerning the Lottery or the claiming of a prize in the Lottery, the parties agree to attempt to resolve the dispute through good faith negotiation. If the dispute remains unresolved for 20 business days, the parties will submit the dispute for mediation, the decision of which shall be final and binding on the parties except in the case of manifest error. The mediator will be mutually agreed by the parties, or failing agreement, the President for the time being of the Law Society of South Australia will appoint a mediator.