Every Beat Matters

Every Beat Matters

Your Club. Your Community. Your Defib.

Every Beat Matters is Football NSW’s fundraising raffle to put defibrillators into clubs across our footprint.

Football is built on moments that stop the heart. But when a real emergency happens at the ground, every second counts — and not every club is ready.

Every Beat Matters is a fundraising raffle raising funds to put defibrillators into football clubs across the Football NSW footprint. Every ticket you buy helps ensure your club has the equipment it needs, maintained and ready to use when it matters most.

How Your Ticket Helps

  • Funds defibrillators for clubs across NSW
  • Priority goes to clubs without existing equipment, regional communities and lower socio-economic areas.
  • Supports ongoing maintenance
  • Replacement pads, batteries and servicing — so equipment stays ready, not just installed.
  • Builds a Football NSW association and club register
  • A Football NSW defibrillator register will track access and maintenance across all 636 clubs and 31 associations, creating a long-term system for club preparedness.

Prizes

  • Major Prize: 1 x Toyota Corolla ZR Hatch, valued at $44,735

Runner-Up Prizes:

  • 1 x $1,500 fuel card
  • 1 x $1,000 fuel card
  • 1 x $500 fuel card

Fortnightly Draws:

  • First Aid Kits courtesy of St John Ambulance
    • 10 x Kit Leisure Personal
    • 10 x St John Cycling First Aid Kit
    • 10 x St John Pet First Aid Kit
    • 10 x St John 4WD & Camping First Aid Kit

How to Enter

  1. Buy your tickets

Tickets are $5 each. Purchase online via the button below.

  1. Go into the draw

Every ticket is automatically entered into the major draw and eligible for fortnightly prize draws.

  1. Help your club

Funds raised go directly to defibrillators, maintenance and a statewide preparedness register.

Buy Raffle Tickets – From July 7th

 

AED Register

Football NSW is working with Heartbeat of Sport to establishing a centralised AED mapping database across all sports and community in NSW. Football NSW is also identifying football facilities that currently do NOT have an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

Tickets on sale:7 July 2026

Fortnightly draws: Throughout July–August 2026

Ticket sales close: 11:59pm AEST, 30 August 2026

Winner drawn: 1 September 2026, 11:00am AEST

Winner announced: NPL Finals, September 2026

Full terms and conditions apply. Permit number GOCAU/2698.

Check back here after to see our prize winners as they’re announced.

About the Raffle

What is Every Beat Matters?

Every Beat Matters is a fundraising raffle run by Football NSW, supported by Toyota and St John Ambulance, raising funds across the Football NSW footprint. Funds raised go directly to purchasing defibrillators, maintenance packs and servicing for football clubs, and to establishing a long-term Football NSW defibrillator register.

Who runs this raffle?

The raffle is run by Football NSW. The platform is powered by RaffleTix.

Is this raffle legitimate?

Yes. The raffle is conducted under the relevant NSW state permits. Permit number GOCAU/2698.

Buying Tickets

How much do tickets cost?

Tickets are $5 each.

How many tickets can I buy?

You can buy as many tickets as you like.

How do I buy tickets?

Click the Buy Tickets button on this page to purchase online via RaffleTix. You can also purchase tickets by scanning a QR code at any participating Football NSW event.

Can I buy tickets on behalf of someone else?

Yes. Enter the ticket purchaser’s details at checkout. Please ensure contact details are accurate so winners can be notified.

Will I receive confirmation of my purchase?

Yes. You will receive a confirmation email from RaffleTix with your ticket numbers after purchase.

The Draw

What is the promotion window?

Ticket sales open 9:00am (AEST) Tuesday 7 July 2026 and close 11:59pm (AEST) Sunday 30 August 2026.

When does ticket sales close?

Ticket sales close at 11:59pm AEST on 30 August 2026.

When is the draw?

The major draw takes place on 1 September 2026 at 11:00am AEST.

When will the winner be contacted?

The winer will be contacted no later than 11:00am (AEST) Friday 4 September 2026 with arrangements on picking up their prize.

When will the winner be announced publicly?

The major prize winner will be publicly announced at the NPL Finals in September 2026.

How will I know if I’ve won?

Winners will be contacted directly using the details provided at purchase. We encourage all ticket holders to ensure their contact details are correct.

What are the fortnightly draws?

Throughout the campaign, fortnightly prize draws will be held for First Aid Kits donated by St John Ambulance. These draws are open to all ticket holders at the time of each draw.

The Prizes

What is the major prize?

The major prize is a Toyota Corolla ZR Hatch valued at $44,735.00 will be drawn on 1/9/2026 at 11:00am AEST.

What are the runner-up prizes?

Three runner-up prizes of $1,500, $1,000 and $500 fuel cards will be drawn on 1/9/2026 at 11:00am AEST.

What are the fortnightly prizes?

First Aid Kits courtesy of St John Ambulance. A total of 40 kits valued at $2,187.10 will be drawn across the campaign period.

Draw 1 – 14/7/2026 11:00am AEST – 10 kits

Draw 2 – 28/7/2026 11:00am AEST – 10 kits

Draw 3 – 11/8/2026 11:00am AEST – 10 kits

Draw 4 – 25/8/2026 11:00am AEST – 10 kits

Can I win more than one prize?

Yes, if the ticket buyer has purchased more than one ticket in the raffle, it is possible for the ticket buyer to win more than one prize in the raffle.

For example, if the ticket buyer has purchased 10 tickets in a raffle, they will have 10 chances to win a prize. If one of their tickets wins a prize, only that winning ticket number will be removed from the draw. The ticket buyer will still have 9 more chances to win one or more of the remaining prizes.

The Cause

Where do the funds go?

All funds raised, minus the cost of running the promotion, go to Football NSW to purchase defibrillators, replacement pads, batteries from St John’s Ambulance and servicing for clubs across the Football NSW footprint. Funds are allocated based on need, prioritising clubs without existing equipment, regional communities and lower socio-economic areas.

How many clubs will benefit?

Based on campaign targets, the initial rollout aims to support up to 90 clubs with new defibrillators and approximately 350 clubs with maintenance packs.

What is the Football NSW defibrillator register?

A centralised register tracking defibrillator access and maintenance status across all 636 Football NSW clubs and 31 associations. It will be updated annually and used to guide ongoing funding allocation.

Can my club get a defibrillator?

Defibrillators are allocated based on demonstrated need. If your club does not currently have a defibrillator, it will be considered in the priority allocation. Click here to register.

Technical and General

I didn’t receive my confirmation email. What should I do?

Check your junk or spam folder first. If you still can’t find it, contact RaffleTix at support@raffletix.com.au.

I have a question not answered here. Who do I contact?

For raffle and ticketing enquiries, contact RaffleTix directly at support@raffletix.com.au. For campaign enquiries, contact Football NSW at marketing@footballnsw.com.au.

Note: Full terms and conditions for the major prizes draws can be found at https://www.raffletix.com.au/footballnsw2026

Promoter 

Every Beat Matters raffle will be conducted by Football NSW. The benefitting organisation is Football NSW (ABN 25003215923), a not-for-profit organisation. 

Raffle Promotion Period 

The Raffle starts at Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 9:00am (AEST). The Raffle closes Sunday, 30 August 2026, 11:59pm (AEST). No entries will be accepted after this time. 

Raffle Website 

The Raffle Website will be accessible from: www.raffletix.com.au/footballnsw2026 

Relevant States 

Entry is open to residents of the following States/Territories aged 18 years or older at the commencement of the Raffle: 

New South Wales (NSW) 

Residents of any other State and Territory not listed above are NOT PERMITTED to purchase tickets in the raffle and are not eligible for any prizes. 

Entry Restrictions 

The following people are not eligible to enter and are not eligible for any prizes: 

  • Members of the Executive Committee from the Organisation conducting the raffle or benefitting from the raffle; 
  • Employees and Contractors of RaffleTix; 
  • Any other person directly engaged in managing the raffle or conducting the draw; or 
  • Any immediate family members of any of the above. Immediate family means a person’s spouse (including de-facto spouse), parents, children, and any other family members residing at the same premises as the person. 

The following entities are not eligible to enter and are not eligible for any prizes: 

  • The Organisation conducting the raffle; 
  • The Organisation benefitting from the raffle. 

Verification Requirements 

If requested by the Promoter, a person drawn as the winner of a prize must produce proof of age and residency prior to being awarded a prize. If they do not do this promptly to the reasonable satisfaction of the Promoter, the Promoter may redraw the prize subject to the relevant regulatory approvals, in which case that person forfeits any right to claim the prize. 

Maximum Number of Tickets 

60,000 tickets are available for purchase. The ticket price options can be seen under the Buy Tickets section on the raffle website. 

Maximum Number of Entries 

No maximum applies. Participants may purchase as many tickets as they like while the Raffle remains open, and tickets are available. 

Prize Details 

The prizes, including all relevant Terms and Conditions relating to the prizes, can be seen under the Prizes heading on the raffle website. Prize values are accurate as at the commencement date for the Raffle. All costs, fees, charges, or expenses associated with the Prize(s), which are not specified, are the responsibility of the Winner(s). Prizes are not transferable, exchangeable, or redeemable for cash. If for any reason a prize is not available, the Promoter will substitute it for another prize of equal or higher value (at the Promoter’s absolute discretion), subject to regulatory approval. Prize images may be for illustrative purposes only and are not necessarily an image of the actual prize. 

Fortnightly Draw Prizes 

In addition to the major prize(s) drawn at the close of the Raffle, four (4) fortnightly draws will be held during the Promotion Period for a total of 40 First Aid Kits courtesy of St John Ambulance, with a combined value of $2,187.10, comprising: 

  • 10 x St John Kit Leisure Personal First Aid Kit 
  • 10 x St John Cycling First Aid Kit 
  • 10 x St John Pet First Aid Kit 
  • 10 x St John 4WD & Camping First Aid Kit 

Ten (10) kits will be drawn at each of the four fortnightly draws (one of each of the four kit types drawn per winner, or as otherwise allocated by the Promoter). Entrants must hold an eligible ticket purchased prior to the relevant draw date and time to be eligible for that fortnightly draw. Tickets remain eligible for all subsequent draws, including the final Raffle draw, unless already awarded a fortnightly prize. 

Draw Details 

Fortnightly Draws 

Draw  Date  Time (AEST)  Kits Drawn 
Draw 1  Tuesday, 14 July 2026  11:00am  10 
Draw 2  Tuesday, 28 July 2026  11:00am  10 
Draw 3  Tuesday, 11 August 2026  11:00am  10 
Draw 4  Tuesday, 25 August 2026  11:00am  10 

 Fortnightly draws will take place at 235-257 Meurants Lane, Glenwood NSW 2768, and will be conducted by the Promoter in accordance with State Government regulations. 

Major Draw 

The major Draw will take place Tuesday, 1 September 2026, 11:00am (AEST), at 235-257 Meurants Lane, Glenwood NSW 2768. The draw will take place in accordance with State Government regulations. The draw will be conducted by the Promoter. 

Draw Method 

All draws (fortnightly and major) will be conducted electronically using the RaffleTix random draw process and a random number generator. The winning ticket number will be selected at random from all eligible ticket numbers, with each ticket number having an equal chance of being drawn. For the major draw, first prize will be drawn first followed by all other prizes in descending order. 

Notification and Publication of Winners 

Winners of the fortnightly draws and the major draw will be contacted by phone and email within three (3) business days of being drawn. Prize Winners’ names will be published on the Raffle Website and the Football NSW Facebook page within three (3) business days of being drawn. 

Prize Claim Date 

Winners have twelve (12) months from the relevant draw date in which to claim their prize. Winners are to contact the Promoter to claim their prize. If you are a Winner, you are responsible for your use of the Prize, including complying with all relevant laws and any applicable terms and conditions of use. 

Unclaimed Prize Arrangements 

If a Prize is not claimed by the Prize Claim Date or is deemed invalid in accordance with the Entry Restrictions, the Promoter reserves the right (subject to regulatory approval, if required) to sell that prize. Proceeds from such sale will be paid to the Promoter to be used for not-for-profit purposes. 

Dispute Resolution 

In the event of a dispute, the raffle Promoter will attempt to resolve the dispute directly with the Complainant. If a satisfactory outcome between the parties is unable to be achieved, the Promoter will liaise directly with the relevant State and Territory Authorities. 

Additional Terms – Privacy 

The Promoter and its authorised marketing partners reserve the right to send marketing communications to any entrant who opts-in to receive communications from the Promoter and its authorised marketing partners. The entrant can advise the Promoter at any time if they no longer wish to receive this information, by contacting the Promoter’s Privacy Officer at privacy@footballnsw.com.au. The Promoter and its authorised marketing partners may continue to send communications to the entrant for an indefinite period unless and until advised otherwise by the entrant.