Winner Story | First Time’s the Charm for Vaughan with $197K Lottery Win

One lucky supporter got the surprise of a lifetime when he picked up the phone, not knowing it would be the call that would change everything.

“The day I got that phone call, I didn’t know it would be the call that would change the rest of our lives.” Vaughan remembers.

Our lucky first prize winner, Vaughan, was completely over the moon. He had always dreamed of owning a caravan so he could join his mates on their adventures - but it always felt just out of reach. That dream came true with one life-changing call.

It was Vaughan’s first time entering the RSPCA Lottery and with just $50 worth of tickets he walked away with a $197,000 prize package, including a Toyota Prado VX, a custom Sunrise Caravan and $10,000 in Gold Bullion.

Joined by his children, Vaughan stood in front of his brand-new car and caravan for the prize handover at the local RSPCA Shelter - still trying to wrap his head around it all. 
Their faces said it all: pure joy. “It’s better than my tent!” he laughed, taking in the caravan’s space and comfort. “Definitely going to create some memories in here.”

When Vaughan and his family looked inside their prize for the first time, the excitement was contagious. The kids jumped straight into exploring the caravan, joined by four-legged rescue pup, Mate, giving the wheels a curious sniff and happily offering his paw of approval.

For Vaughan and his family, the road ahead is looking pretty exciting. “Our holidays from now on are going to be local - as far as we can drive.”

But as thrilled as Vaughan was, he didn’t lose sight of the bigger picture. 

If you’re buying tickets to the RSPCA Lottery, the animals are the real winners. All the money raised goes towards the animals - winning is just the bonus.”

He couldn’t have said it better. Every RSPCA Lottery ticket sold helps fund the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of animals across Australia - giving countless animals in crisis the second chance they deserve.

As Vaughan says, “just buy tickets. You’ve got to be in it to win it. You never know… it could be you.”

When you enter, you’re not just in the running for an incredible prize - you’re helping change the lives of animals in need.

It’s more than a lottery ticket. It’s a chance to make a real impact. Buy your tickets now - a prize might change your life, but your ticket could help save theirs