Win yourtown — Winner Stories Draw 483 — Australian prize home

Winner Story

Draw 483 by yourtown offers Australian residents aged 18 and over the opportunity to win a residential property as the principal prize. The winner may alternatively elect to receive a cash alternative valued at $850,000. The draw will close on 29 June 2026 at 23:09 (Australian Eastern Standard Time), with the winning ticket selected by random draw on the same date. Each ticket issued represents an equal chance of winning the principal prize under a single-ticket basis draw mechanism. All ticket sales cease at the specified close time; no entries are accepted after this deadline. yourtown is a national youth support organisation registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission and holds a state Charitable Gaming licence to conduct this draw. The charity has operated youth support programs for over two decades, delivering crisis intervention, counselling, and housing assistance to young Australians experiencing mental health challenges or homelessness. yourtown operates crisis telephone and online support services available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with a particular focus on reaching young people in regional and remote areas where access to professional mental health support is often limited or unavailable. Lottery proceeds from Draw 483 are allocated directly to the charity's youth mental health programs, including emergency accommodation assistance for young people experiencing homelessness and outreach services to underserved communities. The organisation publishes annual reports detailing program outcomes and the financial allocation of lottery revenue to support transparency and accountability. The winner of Draw 483 is entitled to either take possession of the prize property or accept the cash alternative of $850,000. The cash alternative provides flexibility for winners who may prefer to pursue their own property purchase or allocate funds to alternative purposes. Winners are responsible for obtaining their own independent financial and tax advice regarding the prize and its implications. The draw will be conducted according to the draw conditions and all relevant state Charitable Gaming regulations governing lottery operations in Australia. The winning ticket will be selected by random draw, and the winner will be notified in accordance with the applicable regulatory framework. Eligibility for Draw 483 is restricted to Australian residents aged 18 years or over at the time of the draw. Ticket purchase terms and conditions are governed by the relevant state Charitable Gaming Act and associated regulations applicable to the jurisdiction in which the draw is conducted. By participating in this draw, ticket holders directly contribute to the expansion and maintenance of yourtown's support services for vulnerable young Australians. The charity prioritises funding for outreach programs and crisis support infrastructure in areas where professional mental health services are scarce or inaccessible, ensuring that young people across all regions of Australia have access to timely intervention and assistance. yourtown's programs funded by lottery proceeds include telephone and online crisis support services, counselling for young people in mental health crisis, and emergency accommodation assistance for those experiencing homelessness. The organisation works across Australia to identify and support young people at risk, with a particular emphasis on early intervention and prevention of homelessness through housing assistance and wraparound support services. Funding from Draw 483 will enable yourtown to expand the reach of these services, particularly in remote and regional communities where demand for youth mental health support continues to grow. The charity's commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous evaluation ensures that lottery funding is deployed effectively to achieve measurable outcomes in youth mental health and homelessness prevention. The draw mechanism for Draw 483 operates on a transparent and regulated basis, with all ticket sales recorded and the winning selection conducted by random draw on the specified date and time. Winners acknowledge that they have received appropriate information regarding the draw conditions, prize eligibility, and their responsibilities in accepting the prize. All lottery operations conducted by yourtown comply with state Charitable Gaming legislation and regulatory oversight, ensuring that ticket holders' participation supports legitimate charitable purposes and youth support services across Australia. The organisation's ACNC registration status and state Charitable Gaming licence provide assurance that Draw 483 is conducted legally and that proceeds are directed to the stated charitable purposes of supporting young Australians experiencing mental health challenges and homelessness.