HOW WOULD YOU SPEND A QUARTER OF A MILLION BUCKS?

Lucky* almost missed the call entirely because his phone was screening unknown numbers and keeping distractions out of his day.

It took a text message from Dream Home Art Union General Manager Ben Sawkins before Lucky* realised this was one call he didn’t want to miss. And it’s a good thing he answered. Because on the other end of the line was news that would change his entire year.

Lucky*, a proud VIP member since 2020, had just won $250,000 in cash in the exclusive VIP Big Cash Draw.

“Oh my God. Thank you, God. That’s amazing,” he said. “You have not only just made my day, but you've really made my whole year. This is just significantly great. Thank you.”

And the setting for the life-changing phone call was certainly unexpected.

“Look, I've just finished my gym workout, so I'm still in the dressing rooms here,” he laughed. “I can't wait to get home and then tell my kids.”

There was disbelief in his voice, but also gratitude. Not just for the win itself, but for what Dream Home Art Union represents to him. For Lucky*, becoming a VIP was never only about the dream of winning.

“Look, you know, I mean, obviously, the dream of really winning first prize is always there,” he explained. “But to me, it's not like money is wasted because it's going to help those in need. So for me, that's really the bottom line. I see it as money donated to those who need it.”

That sense of purpose is exactly why he decided to become a VIP member in the first place.

“But the reason why I wanted to become a VIP, as opposed to just buy a ticket for the lottery, was because of what was behind it,” he said, “I’m very much behind the idea of supporting others.”

And now, after years of supporting the cause, Lucky* suddenly found himself on the receiving end of life-changing news. Even then, the reality of it took some convincing.

“It really hasn't even hit me,” he admitted. “Because the first thing you think about is, is it really true!?”

But after a quick search of the Winners page on the Dream Home Art Union website and a careful cross-check of the ticket number, the truth finally landed. Lucky* really had won $250K in cash.

Lucky* admitted that just the other day he was having a hypothetical conversation with a friend about exactly what he would do if he suddenly won a large amount of money.

Now, that hypothetical has become reality.

“You reach a stage in life like I have where excess money is not required,” he reflected. “What you really do need is you need to be comfortable.”

Lucky* says he has no plans to retire and still loves the work he does every day. But this win creates something just as valuable: freedom, comfort, and security for the future.

He plans to upgrade his car, share some of the winnings with family, and put the rest toward living comfortably and supporting the people closest to him.

That’s the beauty of the $250K Big Cash Draw. It’s not just about the number itself. It’s about what the money means once the shock settles. Though for Lucky*, the road ahead still looks familiar.

“Well, let me tell you,” he said, “I am not going to stop supporting RSL Art Union Dream Home. I'm going to continue to do that because I believe in the donation part of it.”

Somewhere between finishing his workout and answering that unexpected phone call, Lucky’s* future quietly changed shape.

Imagine checking your account to find $250K in cash ready to spend your way. That’s the kind of dream we love making real for our VIPs. There’s never been a better time to dream big. As a VIP, you’re always in the draw and always in with a chance.

The winner of $250K BCD05 was drawn at 10am (AEST) on Wednesday 6th May 2026.

*Name changed for privacy reasons.

Steve never thought much about luck. He believed in hard work, long hours, and planning ahead. But one quiet Wednesday morning, everything changed.

His day had started the way most of them do 6 a.m. behind the wheel of his truck, coffee in hand, eight hours ahead of him (sometimes fourteen when the jobs ran long). The road was familiar. The routine was steady. In Steve ’s world, wins were measured in finished shifts and paid bills.

Then the phone rang.

It was a call from Dream Home Art Union, where Steve is a VIP subscriber. He knew about the daily $2K draws that come with every game. As a valued VIP, he also knew he was automatically entered into the exclusive $250K Big Cash Draw six times a year. But knowing you’re “in the draw” and actually winning it? That’s something else entirely.

On the other end of the line was Ben Sawkins, General Manager at Dream Home Art Union. He got straight to the point.

A draw had been conducted that morning. Steve ’s name had been selected.

He had won $250,000 in cash.

There was a pause, the kind that only comes when life tilts unexpectedly toward something wonderful.

“Oh, wow. Okay,” Steve managed. “I’ve never won anything that big before.”

And just like that, a man who never thought much about luck was holding a quarter of a million dollars in possibility.

That’s the beauty of the $250K Big Cash Draw. It’s not tied up in bricks and mortar. It’s not a prize you have to reshape your life around. It’s $250,000 in cash, ready to spend your way.

For Steve , the first thoughts were simple and grounded: pay off some bills, ease the pressure, maybe put down a deposit on something meaningful for his wife. And then, almost as an afterthought, but one that came with a smile, take her back to Hawaii.

They’ve been before. They love it there. And now, thanks to one unexpected Wednesday call, they’ll be going back with a little more freedom in their pockets.

That’s what $250,000 can do. It doesn’t just change a bank balance. It creates breathing room. It turns “one day” into “why not now?”

Steve pulled over safely to take the call. He still had hours of driving ahead of him. The road didn’t change. His shift didn’t disappear. But something inside shifted.

Soon, the bills will look smaller. The holiday will feel closer. The future will carry a little less weight.

He’ll finish his eight hours, maybe even fourteen on a long day because that’s who he is.

But now he does it knowing that on an ordinary Wednesday morning, his name was called, and $250,000 became part of his story.

There’s never been a better time to dream big.

As a VIP, you’re always in the draw and always in with a chance.

The winner of $250K BCD04 was drawn at 10am (AEST) on Wednesday 4th March 2026

Michael* was just out grabbing a few last-minute items for Christmas dinner when his phone rang. It was just before Christmas, and he almost didn’t answer. Like many of us during the holiday rush, his mind was on family, food, and finishing the year, not on life-changing news.

But this call would change everything.

On the other end was Ben Sawkins, General Manager at Dream Home Art Union, checking in with Michael*, a VIP member for nearly three years. He had signed up during a busy period at work and hadn’t thought much about it since. Occasional payments had appeared in his account, but he never expected anything extraordinary.

“I didn’t actually expect to win anything,” Michael* later said. “I just liked supporting the charity.”

Then came the words that stopped him in his tracks: “Michael*, I’m really pleased to tell you that today, you’ve won $250,000 in cash.”

Silence. Disbelief. Could this really be happening?

It was real.

As a VIP member, Michael* had been automatically entered into Dream Home Art Union’s Big Cash Draw, held six times a year and offering $250,000 in cash. And this time, the winning ticket was his.

Alone on the street, phone in hand, Michael* felt a rush of excitement.

“I feel really excited… and happy. I wasn’t expecting anything so amazing,” he said. The timing couldn’t have been better. The prize would help him travel overseas to see family, ease financial pressures, and open doors he hadn’t imagined.

But this story isn’t just about winning. Michael* is a VIP member because he believed in the cause. Every ticket purchased through Dream Home Art Union supports veterans and their families, providing housing, stability, and essential support.

“I just liked putting money into charity. I never really thought about winning,” he explained.

Real people. Real cause. Real wins.

Sometimes, when you least expect it, just walking to the shops the day before Christmas, life answers with a phone call that changes everything.

A heartfelt thank you to all our VIP members, and to everyone who supports Dream Home Art Union. Each ticket sold supports veterans and families.

*Name changed for privacy reasons.

Imagine waking up, answering the phone… and discovering you’ve just won $250,000. That was the reality for our latest VIP Big Cash Draw 02 winner when Dream Home Art Union Senior Marketing Manager, Kylie McLeod, made the life-changing call on Wednesday, 29 October.

Our winner? Andrew* from Cherrybrook, NSW - a loyal VIP Club member since 2021.

“You have to be kidding me. I’m overwhelmed! I have never won anything... Wow!” Andrew* said, his voice shaking with disbelief.

Being a VIP has its perks: with six $250,000 draws every year, plus 377 bonus entries for VIP-only prizes. But nothing compares to the thrill of hearing you are the one taking home the cash.

And Andrew already knows exactly how he’ll use it - “We’re selling our house and buying a new unit,” he shared. “This prize is going to make that process so much easier.” Suddenly, a dream upgrade isn’t just a dream anymore, it’s reality.

But for Andrew, there’s more to this story than money - “One of the great things about Australian society is that good operations support very worthy causes and this is one of them.” he said. With a grandfather who served in WWI as a stretcher bearer and a father in WWII as a bomb landing instructor, giving back runs deep in his family.

With the prize team set to transfer the cash, Andrew’s* life is about to get a serious glow-up. Dream homes, freedom to spend, and opportunities that once felt out of reach are now right at his fingertips. “How extraordinary, I am completely and utterly astonished, this is remarkable… more than amazing” - *Andrew

Congratulations to Andrew*, our VIP Big Cash Draw 02 winner. Every Prize Home Draw day we also give away $250K cash to one lucky VIP. Could it be you we call next?

*Name changed for privacy reasons.

On an ordinary morning, a phone call became a life-changing moment.

For the very first time, Dream Home Art Union conducted its Big $250,000 Cash Draw, a new initiative giving VIP members six chances a year to win a quarter of a million dollars. But this prize isn’t just about creating winners. It’s about giving back to the people whose generosity fuels vital programs for veterans and their families through RSL Queensland.

That generosity has been at the heart of Jess’s* story. A loyal supporter, she’s been quietly contributing $30 a month to the Dream Home Art Union, never expecting anything in return. Yet on this day, her kindness came full circle.

When Ben Sawkins, Head of Product and Marketing Communications at Dream Home Art Union, called her family with the news, disbelief was the first reaction.

“You’re joking,” came the stunned reply, followed by nervous laughter.

At work, with a boss looking on, Jess’s* family member tried to process the moment. “Oh, I’m nearly hysterical,” they admitted, as Ben reassured them it was true: Jess* had just won $250,000 in cash.

The emotions quickly shifted from shock to joy. What would Jess* do with the money? Most likely, they thought, she’d tuck it safely into the bank, a practical choice for someone known for her quiet generosity. But there was also hope she might use some of it to treat herself to something special.

Behind the excitement lay something more profound. Jess’s* monthly contributions have long been a commitment to veterans who rely on the programs funded by RSL Queensland.

“It’s thanks to people like Jess* that we can keep supporting veterans and their families, not just in Queensland but across Australia,” Ben explained. “This prize is our way of saying thank you.”

For Jess*, it was a dream realized. For every other Dream Home Art Union VIP, it’s a reminder that dreams really can come true, sometimes with just one unexpected phone call.

$250,000 richer. A little more secure. And proof that generosity often finds its way back home.

*Name changed for privacy reasons.