LIMITED TICKETS: SPECIAL EDITION HOME LOTTERY

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tickets are available?

A maximum of 135,000 Home Lottery tickets are available.

Who is (or is not) eligible to purchase tickets? 

Ticket holders must be 18 years or older. The following persons and their immediate family members are ineligible to purchase tickets for themselves or on behalf of any other person: Board Members and Executives of Melbourne Health and the Royal Melbourne Hospital Foundation, and partners and employees of S.O. Asher Consultants Pty Ltd and Deloitte. For a detailed list of all ineligible persons, please visit www.rmhhomelottery.com.au/ineligible-list/.

Can I purchase a ticket if I live interstate or overseas?

The Royal Melbourne Hospital Home Lottery is intended for, but not exclusive to, residents of Victoria. Non-residents of Australia and winners from other states are responsible for any additional taxes, duty, costs or governmental approvals that may be associated with the delivery or transfer of prizes. Additionally, non-residents of Australia should take into consideration the legislative requirements to acquire land in Australia and observe any foreign ownership laws in their own country of residence.

The prizes that we have on offer are awarded to winners as presented and cannot be redeemed for cash. All vehicle prizes include on-road costs plus 12 months of Victorian registration.

Where can I order tickets?

Tickets can be ordered online at www.rmhHomeLottery.com.au, by calling 1300 780 312 or by visiting the locations below. Please note, the Showhome at 42 Ozone Avenue is cashless and can only take card payments.

The Royal Melbourne Hospital300 Grattan Street, ParkvilleOpen from 9am-3pm Monday to Friday, from 28 April – 4 July 2025.
Grand Prize Showhome
Card payments only
42 Ozone Avenue, SorrentoRefer to the website for inspection times.

Why do I need to provide my email address?

To ensure you don’t miss out on important updates and winner announcements, we’ll need your email address. By sharing your email, you’ll help us reduce fundraising costs and paper waste. Plus, you’ll receive future tickets directly in your inbox for faster access.

Who can I contact if I need to make a change to my ticket or if I have not received my ticket?

Please contact our ticket administrators at Deloitte on 03 9671 6300 or [email protected].

Who can I contact if I no longer wish to receive direct mail, phone calls, emails or SMS relating to the Home Lottery?

Please contact our ticket administrators Deloitte on 03 9671 6300 or [email protected].

What is your refund policy?

All refund requests must be received in writing to [email protected] before the Early Bird deadline on 13 June 2025. Refunds will be honoured as long as the payment method has been verified.

I cannot afford a $100 ticket. How else can I support?

There are plenty of ways you can support the Royal Melbourne Hospital Foundation and have the chance to win big:

  • Purchase your Home Lottery ticket as part of a syndicate.
  • Purchase a Cash Calendar Lottery ticket for just $25 and you could win a share of $150,000 gold.
  • Purchase a Holiday for Life Lottery ticket for just $15 you could win 25 years of holidays or choose $100,000 gold.

Are Home Lottery tickets tax-deductible?

No, tickets purchased are not tax-deductible.

Why is the Home Lottery becoming more frequent?

We’re thrilled to offer even more chances for our supporters to win incredible prizes, while helping to raise vital funds to advance healthcare for everyone, every day. With the addition of our Special Edition Home Lottery, you’ll have more opportunities to get involved and support the Royal Melbourne Hospital. Your participation helps to ensure the Royal Melbourne Hospital will continue to be there when it matters most for you and your loved ones.

How many prizes are there and what are they?

There are 9,320 prizes, giving you a 1 in 15 chance to win! The total retail value of all prizes is $6,427,839.77. Download our full catalogue of prizes here.

What is the Early Bird Prize?

There’s half a million dollars in gold up for grabs for one lucky winner who purchases tickets early.

To be eligible for the Early Bird Prize, purchase your Home Lottery tickets before midnight on 13 June 2025.

The Early Bird Prize will be drawn on 20 June 2025. After the draw, your tickets will stay in all remaining Home Lottery prize draws for the chance to win!

What is the Bonus Prize?

One winner will drive away in an all-electric 2025 Porsche Macan worth over $150,000!

To be eligible for the Bonus Prize, purchase your tickets before midnight on 27 June 2025.

The Bonus Prize will be drawn on 3 July 2025. After the draw, your tickets will stay in all remaining Home Lottery prize draws for the chance to win!

Can a ticket purchaser win multiple prizes?

Yes. When you purchase a ticket, you are entered into all subsequent draws! Once a winning ticket is drawn, the winning number is recorded, and the ticket is re-entered in all remaining draws.

If I win a prize, can I choose to take cash instead?

All prizes are purchased by the Royal Melbourne Hospital Foundation and must be accepted as awarded; they cannot be redeemed for cash. Negotiations between the prize supplier and the winner may occur, but the Royal Melbourne Hospital Foundation is not part of this process.

Why do you give away gold and gift cards instead of cash?

Due to Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission regulations, we cannot give away cash as a prize. However, gold is the next best thing! Winners will receive a certificate that can immediately be redeemed for cash. Please note that gold selling costs and market variations apply when selling gold bullion.

Are prizes donated?

No, all prizes are purchased by the Royal Melbourne Hospital Foundation.

What is the Grand Prize?

The $4.4 Million Grand Prize includes a fully furnished home in Sorrento and $100,000 in gold. Click here to view the floor plan.

Can I visit the Grand Prize home in person?

Yes! The Grand Prize Showhome at 42 Ozone Avenue, Sorrento will be open for viewing on weekends and public holidays, from 18 Apil to 8 June. We hope you can make a trip to view this stunning home. Our doors will be open from 1-5pm.

If I win the Grand Prize, do I have to move in? How soon do I get the keys? Can I sell it?

It generally takes a few weeks before the settlement is complete. The winner can move in as soon as the settlement has occurred. The winner does not have to keep the home for a minimum period and can choose to sell the home at any point after settlement.

If I win, what do I have to pay for?

As a Royal Melbourne Hospital Home Lottery Grand Prize winner, you are awarded your new home free and clear of any encumbrances. All fees involved with property transfer, such as stamp duty and title taxes will be paid for by the Royal Melbourne Hospital Foundation.

After you take the title of your new home, you will be responsible for the usual costs associated with homeownership. Non-residents of Australia and winners from other states are responsible for any additional taxes, duty, costs or governmental approvals that may be associated with the delivery or transfer of prizes. Additionally, non-residents of Australia should take into consideration the legislative requirements to acquire land in Australia and observe any foreign ownership laws in their own country of residence.

What does it mean to become a Home Lottery Member?

When you become a Member, your tickets are reserved for each Home Lottery, which means you’ll never miss out on a draw. Plus, Home Lottery Members are entered into exclusive Member-only draws for more great prizes!

Members who have a valid ticket in the current Royal Melbourne Hospital Home Lottery and an active Membership to all future Home Lotteries as of midnight on 4 July 2025 will be included in the Membership draw to win $100,000 in gold.*

It’s free to join! Just tick the ‘Become a Member’ box when ordering Home Lottery tickets, and we will contact you prior to each Home Lottery to confirm your order.

*Please note the Membership draw is exclusive to those who hold Home Lottery tickets as part of their recurring Membership order.

How can I make changes to my Membership or update my credit card details?

Please contact our ticket administrators Deloitte, on 03 9671 6300.

When are the draws?

The Early Bird draw is conducted at 7:00am on 20 June 2025.

The Bonus draw is conducted at 7:00am on 3 July 2025.*

All remaining draws in the Home Lottery, as well as the Cash Calendar Lottery and Holiday for Life Lottery  will be conducted at 7:00am on 9 July 2025.**

*If all Home Lottery tickets are sold before midnight on 13 June 2025, all Home Lottery draws, as well as the Cash Calendar Lottery and Holiday for Life Lottery will be conducted early on 20 June 2025.

**If all Home Lottery tickets are sold before midnight on 27 June 2025, all Home Lottery draws, as well as the Cash Calendar Lottery and Holiday for Life Lottery will be conducted early on 3 July 2025.

How and where are the draws conducted?

The draws are conducted using a random number generator under the supervision of Deloitte at their offices on 477 Collins Street, Melbourne, and are in accordance with Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission regulations.

When and where are the winning results published?

The names of all prize winners will be available at www.rmhHomeLottery.com.au on 9 July 2025. If all Home Lottery tickets are sold before the Early Bird Deadline on 13 June 2025, results will be available online on 20 June 2025. If all Home Lottery tickets are sold by the Bonus Deadline on 27 June 2025, results will be available on 3 July 2025.  

Will I be notified if I win a prize?

All winners will be notified in writing by Deloitte with instructions on how to claim their prize. If you win the Grand Prize, Early Bird Prize, Bonus Prize, a vehicle, a holiday or Membership Prize, you will also receive a phone call shortly after the draws are conducted.

What happens if I don’t answer my phone?

If your ticket number wins a prize, you have won, regardless of whether you missed our call.

We will continue attempting to contact you to advise you of your win (see ‘Will I be notified if I win a prize?’ for the list of major prizes). If you do not answer your phone, we will attempt to contact you with the additional contact information you provided when you placed your ticket order.

How can I tell if I’ve legitimately won a prize in the Home Lottery?

If you’re a winner in the Home Lottery, we will contact you directly – never through unsolicited links or requests for payment in order to claim a prize. If we need to verify any details, we’ll contact you by phone using the number you provided when you purchased your ticket. If you receive a message that seems suspicious, do not click any links – instead reach out to us directly or check our official winners list published at www.rmhHomeLottery.com.au.

How long do I have to claim my prize?

All prizes must be claimed within twelve months of the draw date. We will make multiple attempts to contact winners to ensure they have received their prize.

What happens to unclaimed prizes?

If a prize remains unclaimed after twelve months and all attempts to contact the winner have been exhausted, the Royal Melbourne Hospital Foundation must sell the prize and distribute the proceeds to the Victorian Government.

How are the proceeds used?

Proceeds from the Home Lottery, Cash Calendar Lottery and Holiday for Life Lottery help fund medical research and patient care at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. Your support ensures that world-class healthcare is accessible to everyone, every day. Thank you for your generosity.

What is the Cash Calendar Lottery?

The Cash Calendar Lottery is a separate lottery. For just $25, you will be entered into six draws to win cashable gold bullion! The first prize is $100,000 and there will be five more winners of $10,000 each.

A maximum of 113,410 Cash Calendar Lottery tickets are available. Tickets start at just $25 each or they can be purchased in packs of five for $60, eight for $85, or twelve for $110.

What is the Holiday for Life Lottery?

The Holiday for Life Lottery is a separate lottery. For just $15, you will be entered into the draw to win a holiday of your choice valued at $5,000 every year for the next 25 years – or you can choose $100,000 in gold.

A maximum of 196,715 Holiday for Life Lottery tickets are available. Tickets start at just $15 each, or they can be purchased in packs of five for $30, fifteen for $55, or thirty for $80.

Is sustainability a consideration in your Home Lottery?

We are committed to the continued improvement of sustainable measures in all aspects of housing, prizing, and marketing.

Each Grand Prize home is carefully considered from design to construction, with bespoke solutions to maximise efficiency and minimise environmental impacts. High-efficiency appliances and solar panels have also been selected to reduce energy use.

Vehicles in our prize list are selected to include electric and hybrid models, offering a more cost-efficient way to travel with less environmental impact. The paper used for marketing material is 100% recyclable. It is produced from certified plantation forests with a fully auditable life cycle from harvest, to pulping, to final production and transport. Printing plates are recycled through the aluminium reclaimed collection process, and ink is also subject to a life cycle compliance from manufacture to final use on press.