Win yourtown — Winner Stories Draw 483 — Australian prize home

Winner Story

yourtown Draw 483 offers ticket holders the opportunity to win a residential property as the principal prize. The winner may alternatively elect to receive a cash prize valued at $850,000. These are separate prize options, and the winner will choose which form of the prize to accept. The draw closes on Tuesday 14 July 2026 at 20:59 AEST, with the draw conducted on the same date. Eligibility is limited to Australian residents aged 18 or over. yourtown is a registered Australian charity operating youth mental health and homelessness prevention programs across Australia. The organisation delivers early intervention and support services to young people experiencing or at risk of mental health difficulties and housing instability. yourtown holds a state Charitable Gaming licence authorising the conduct of this draw. Lottery proceeds from Draw 483 directly fund these community programs, enabling the charity to maintain free or low-cost access to counselling, crisis support, and housing assistance for vulnerable young people. The principal prize structure recognises that individual circumstances vary significantly among potential winners. A residential property offers long-term asset value and housing security, while the $850,000 cash alternative provides liquidity and flexibility. Winners who select the cash option can direct funds toward property purchase, investment, debt reduction, or other financial priorities according to their own needs. This dual-prize model acknowledges that a one-size-fits-all approach does not serve all winners equally. yourtown's Winner Stories series links lottery fundraising directly to the real-world impact of the charity's youth mental health initiatives. Each draw supports the organisation's capacity to deliver services to young Australians experiencing mental health difficulties and housing instability. The charity recognises that homelessness prevention and mental health support are interconnected, and designs its services to address both needs simultaneously. This integrated approach reflects evidence that young people facing housing insecurity often experience concurrent mental health challenges requiring coordinated intervention. By participating in Draw 483, ticket holders directly contribute to the delivery of mental health support and homelessness prevention services across Australia. yourtown's early intervention programs address a critical gap in support for young people facing mental health challenges and housing insecurity. The lottery model allows yourtown to reach more young people through sustained, community-backed funding that supplements government and philanthropic sources. Proceeds enable the charity to expand service capacity and maintain accessibility for young people unable to afford private mental health care. Tickets for Draw 483 remain on sale until the close of business on 14 July 2026. All participants should review the full terms and conditions before entry. Winners are responsible for obtaining independent tax and financial advice regarding their prize. The draw will be conducted according to the terms and conditions of the lottery, with the winner notified following the draw date.