Frequently Asked Questions

TICKETS, DRAWING AND PRIZE POOL

50,000 tickets are available in the Weekly Escape Lottery.

The total retail value of the prize pool is $5,000

The Weekly Escape Lottery closes every Monday at midnight (AWST), with the draw held at 10am every Tuesday (AWST).

 

Official Launch: Tuesday 23rd December 2025

Final Close: midnight, Monday 29th December 2025

Final Grand Prize Draw: Tuesday 30th December 2025

 

Official Launch: Tuesday 30th December 2025

Final Close: midnight, Monday 5th January 2025

Final Grand Prize Draw: Tuesday 6th January 2025

 

Official Launch: Tuesday 6th January 2026

Final Close: midnight, Monday 12th January 2026

Final Grand Prize Draw: Tuesday 13th January 2026

 

Official Launch: Tuesday 13th January 2026

Final Close: midnight, Monday 19th January 2026

Final Grand Prize Draw: Tuesday 20th January 2026

 

Official Launch: Tuesday 20th January 2026

Final Close: midnight, Monday 26th January 2026

Final Grand Prize Draw: Tuesday 27th January 2026

 

Official Launch: Tuesday 27th January 2026

Final Close: midnight, Monday 2nd February 2026

Final Grand Prize Draw: Tuesday 3rd February 2026

 

Tickets will be sent to you by SMS and email. If you haven’t received your ticket, please check your spam folder for an email from lotteries@genu.org.au

LEGAL INFORMATION

Yes, our lottery permit are issued by the Western Australian Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor. The permit holder is Michael van Oudtshoorn, Chief Marketing Communications Officer at genU.

December Week 4: LS224094025

December Week 5: LS224094425

January Week 1: LS224147925

January Week 2: LS224148025

January Week 3: LS224148125

January Week 4: LS224148225

genU run and manage all of our fundraising projects in-house, including the Weekly Escape Lottery, Car for a Cause Lottery and Better Odds Lottery.

Activ has become part of genU marking a natural evolution rather than a rebrand. While the name has changed, the purpose, values, and passionate local teams remain the same. WA clients now benefit from expanded services and greater access to genU’s national network, continuing a shared legacy of over 150 years in disability support. Our mission for the lotteries remains the same, every ticket sold helps improve the lives of
Australians living with disability.

You must be 18 or older to purchase a ticket. Tickets cannot be purchased in the name of a minor.

PAYMENT

Your ticket purchase will be listed as Activ Foundation on your credit card statement.

genU have a privacy policy which can be reviewed at www.activ.asn.au/privacy/. All credit card details are secure using end to end encryption. Activ does not sell or share any personal data with any other third parties.

Requests for ticket refunds will need written approval from the Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor and this process may take several weeks. Refunds cannot be issued after the prize draws have been completed.

It is a condition of entry that prize winners agree to have their name, suburb and photo published for publicity purposes. We include this condition to ensure high levels of transparency and trust.

Weekly Escape Lottery: 

Prize draws will take place every Tuesday at 10am (AWST)

PRIZE DRAWS

The prize draws will take place at genU Head Office in Wembley.

A representative from genU will call and email all prize winners directly.

Prize winners will be published on www.weeklyescapelottery.com.au within 48 hours after the prize draws have been completed.

All proceeds from our lotteries help genU improve the lives of thousands of Australians living with disability, by providing vital services, life-changing care and accommodation. We can’t do what we do without your support! Thank you for making a life-changing difference.

No, current ATO guidelines do not allow for charitable lottery tickets to be claimed as a tax deduction.