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ISSUE 141 JANUARY 2020 ART UNION 373
Savour Summer WIN a $2.8 million Hamptons inspired beach house
$ 2 . 8 M I L L I O N P R I Z E VA L U E
TICKETS ONLY
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Your membership matters. Thank you for supporting Australia’s veterans and their families.
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A thank you from Chairman John Strachan OAM
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Discover this $2.8 million prize
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Explore the Hamptons inspired beach house
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Your Sunrise Beach lifestyle
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How your support helps: Sam’s story
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Coming up: exclusive look at our next draw
B U Y YO U R EXTRA TICKETS! Visit rslartunion.com.au or call our VIP hotline! Australia 1300 775 847 (1300 RSL VIP) New Zealand 0800 450 970 International +61 7 3088 5878 Each ticket sold helps Australia’s veterans and their families.
RSL Art Union No. 373 Draw closes 8pm AEST Wednesday 26 February 2020 Drawn 10am AEST Wednesday 4 March 2020 COVER IMAGE: Draw 373 - Dining
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SHOULDER TO SHOULDER, ALWAYS.
John Strachan OAM Chairman RSL Art Union
Thank you for choosing to support the Defence community by securing your tickets in our latest prize draw.
Savour summer with Draw 373 giving you the chance to win a luxury $2.8 million Hamptons inspired beach house on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. This spacious 406 sqm home has plenty of room for family and friends, with four bedrooms and three bathrooms, including a self-contained unit with separate entry, kitchenette and al fresco area. You’ll be blown away by the sun-soaked living areas featuring stunning, elevated views from Coolum to Noosa, immersing you in the coastal lifestyle all year round. Plus, to complete the ultimate coastal lifestyle, popular Sunrise Beach is only minutes’ walk from your front door so you can enjoy the beach on your doorstep all year long. Thank you for your continued support in making a difference in the lives of our current and ex-Defence Force members and their families. It enables us to provide valuable help to people like Sam, who overcame a crippling addiction with the support of RSL Queensland. Read the full story on page 10. I wish you the best of luck in this draw. Yours sincerely,
John Strachan OAM Chairman RSL Art Union
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FURNITURE & ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
607
sqm land
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4
3 +1
AC
POOL
pwd
170,660
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EXTERIOR
YOUR HAMPTONS INSPIRED BEACH HOUSE ON QUEENSLAND’S SUNSHINE COAST Savour summer all year long with stunning Sunshine Coast views.
benchtops, and coastal blues. The light colour pallet with wood tones perfectly draws in the picturesque surrounds of Sunshine Beach.
This luxury four bedroom beach house will take your breath away from the moment you step through the door. Natural light streams through lofted high ceilings and large windows that welcome elevated panoramic views of the beach from the open plan kitchen, dining, living and sitting room.
Complete with three balconies, an al fresco area on every level, terrace and poolside entertaining area, the home is ideally suited to a Sunshine State lifestyle. With a wide range of outdoor living options on offer, you will never fall short of spaces to entertain family and friends in the sunshine all year long.
Professionally styled with $170,660 of furniture and electrical appliances, this well-appointed Hamptons inspired home features timber floors, stone 4
A L FR E SCO
Come see it for yourself! 16 Corsair Crescent, Sunrise Beach, QLD 4567 Visit the Prize Home 22 January – 26 February 9am to 5pm or check out the Virtual Tour at rslartunion.com.au
POOL & LAWN
Please note that the Prize Home will be closed on Australia Day Public Holiday Monday 27th January 2020. 5
SELF-CONTAINED UNIT
The whole family can enjoy a beachside lifestyle in Sunrise Beach with the home featuring four bedrooms and three bathrooms, including a self-contained unit with separate entry. With stunning panoramic views from Coolum to Noosa, the hardest part will be getting your friends and family to leave! Or if you would prefer to rent it out, you can benefit from an estimated income of $83,200 a year.
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This exclusive piece of beachside real estate sits on a 607 sqm elevated block of land
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Self-contained unit with separate entry, kitchenette and al fresco area
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A 406 sqm Hamptons inspired beach house with four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a powder room
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Master suite includes a walk-in robe, large bathroom with soaking tub, and a private balcony
An absolute summer paradise with multiple outdoor areas, including a firepit and entertainers’ outdoor swimming pool
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Reverse-cycle air conditioning throughout
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Located on the Sunshine Coast only minutes’ walk from Sunrise Beach with stunning ocean views from Coolum to Noosa
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Double garage with additional storage
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Rates and water paid $3,822
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Legal transfer fees paid $1,375
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A $2,000 travel voucher
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Professionally styled interior design with furniture and electrical appliances valued at $170,660
MASTER BEDROOM
ENSUITE
FLOOR PLAN
BALCONY
AL FRESCO
BALCONY DINING
ENTRY
MASTER BEDROOM
KITCHENETTE
BATHROOM LINEN
BATHROOM ENTRY
STORAGE
ENSUITE
SELF-CONTAINED UNIT (BED 4)
LAUNDRY
PWD
VOID
VOID
STORE
STUDY
BEDROOM 2
FIRE
KITCHEN
SITTING ROOM
ROBE
LIVING ROOM
STORAGE
TERRACE
AL FRESCO
BEDROOM 3
FIREPIT WALK IN ROBE
BALCONY
FIRST FLOOR FIRST FLOOR
GARAGE
LAWN
PUMP
POOL
DRIVEWAY
GROUND GROUNDFLOOR FLOOR
KITCHEN & DINING
ESTIMATED ANNUAL RENTAL RETURN
83,200
$ LIVING
SITTING ROOM
PA
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Ultimate coastal lifestyle
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AL FRESCO
IMAGINE THE ULTIMATE COASTAL LIFESTYLE IN ONE OF THE SUNSHINE COAST’S MOST POPULAR AREAS. This Hamptons inspired beach house will provide that summer feeling all year long. Imagine waking up to panoramic ocean views, then breathing in the sea air with your breakfast on the spacious balcony. Located only minutes’ walk to Sunrise Beach on the Sunshine Coast, the area offers a perfect blend of high-end luxury and relaxed coastal vibes. Voted Australia’s best main street, Noosa’s Hastings Street is a 10-minute drive away with an array of boutiques, popular restaurants, and bustling bars.
SUNRISE BEACH
Soak in the coastal atmosphere with a leisurely beach stroll along Sunrise Beach or for a more adventurous option, head west to explore the hinterlands and country markets in the mountain villages of Maleny and Montville. Considered one of Australia’s best national treasures, Noosa National Park is within a short drive. Explore picturesque scenery and kilometres of walking tracks with pockets of rainforest, coastal bush and rocky shoreline. The best thing is, with a variety of wildlife in the area, if you are lucky enough, you may even spot a sleepy Koala or a rare Glossy Black-Cockatoo.
HASTINGS STREET
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A LIFE TRANSFORMED I’m 48 and grew up in Charleville, a small country town. Like many kids, I couldn’t wait to leave at the first opportunity I had. So, I joined the Army. I spent most of my Army career in Townsville. I did a deployment to Cambodia in 1992-93 and then a few touring stints. I left the Army seven years and 234 days later. My primary addiction was alcohol and a bit of cannabis. I started smoking weed when I was 15. I gave it up when I entered the Army but picked it up six years later – because alcohol just wasn’t doing it for me. My dad is an alcoholic and so are all his friends. Drinking and work were the consistent things in their lives – so you could say that for me growing up it was the norm. The grip it had on me was powerful. And the scary part was that I didn’t care, nor did I want to admit I had a problem, even when I was at what we call ‘rock bottom’. I missed positions of rank, or advancement in rank because of my association with alcohol. I didn’t want to quit, because it was a release. My turnaround point started with an unexpected phone call. It was Kathleen, a Wellbeing Officer at RSL Queensland. I had been put in a program to keep me off the streets, but I continued my alcohol and drug addiction. Kathleen asked, “What can I do for you, or what can you do for yourself going forward with your life to make it better?” For some unknown reason I said, “I have to kick the alcohol and drugs.” She said, “I’ll get you into a program, but it will take about seven to 14 days.” I responded, “No, if you’re going to ring me up and offer me this kind of thing, or want to ask me these questions, I have to do this now, or I won’t ever do it.” I was shocked when she called back within 90 minutes and said, “I’ve got you into a program, I’ll send you the details.” I was at the Hader Clinic Queensland within 48 hours. I found it testing for the first month – all I could think about was drinking and smoking. And it wasn’t until
Sam’s* life revolved around earning money for drugs and alcohol, until RSL Queensland and the Hader Clinic helped him transform his life. I was in the program for 10 weeks that my attitude started to change. I started to find peace again. The program is a fellowship of people with the same problems, helping each other. It takes the shame and isolation out of addiction. Checking in and going to an AA meeting is a fundamental part of my day now. I’m still undergoing treatment as an outpatient through Hader’s transitional housing program. I didn’t want to go out into the real world straight away, because I’d spent so long being addicted. Because I’ve been fortunate enough to have DVA assistance, I’m using this opportunity to get every bit of help I possibly can. Because the first thing you learn is that you really need to build a solid foundation in your recovery. If that’s not there, everything crumbles. My story is a gift and my recovery is a gift. I never wish to disrespect that gift. I have been given an opportunity by the RSL. The support from people down at street level is encouraging too. They’re so positive. They say, “Sam, you’ve changed” or “Sam, you’re looking great.” It’s great to be getting my life back on track. With the help of RSL Queensland and the Hader Clinic Queensland, my life has been completely transformed. A version of this article first appeared on the Hader Clinic website. If you or someone you know needs help, contact RSL Queensland on 134 RSL, vs@rslqld.org or visit our Health and Wellbeing webpage. Find out more at rslqld.org 11
Sneak peek Luxury Sydney apartment
DRAW 374
$2.8 million gold
Our next draw gives you the choice between a spacious, two-level, two bedroom apartment in Potts Point with 180-degree views of the city skyline, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House OR $2.8 million gold to spend as you please!
Win the ultimate $2.8 million lifestyle choice - a luxury inner-city Sydney apartment or $2.8 million worth of gold bullion!
2 x GOLDEN TREASURES IN 2020! DRAW 375*
DRAW 381*
DISCOVER YOUR PRIZE LINEUP Our most popular game, the $10 Golden Treasure, will be back twice next year. DRAW WINNERS PRIZE VALUE
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LOCATION
BOOK / VIP
Draw 371 Major Prize: $6,400,613
00503949
Narraweena, NSW
$10 VIP
VIP 10, Heroes Draw: $1,800,000
00975713
Thirroul, NSW
$30 VIP
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RSL Art Union Draw No. 373 (also known as Draw 373L) is conducted by Returned & Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) ABN 79 902 601 713 of ANZAC House, 283 St Pauls Terrace, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, under licence No.29819 (by permission of Queensland Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation), ACT Permit No. R19/00425, VIC Permit No. 10728/19, NSW Permit No. GOCAU/2232, SA Permit No. M13790. Close date: 8pm (AEST) 26/02/20. Draw Date: Public draw 10am (AEST) 04/03/20 at ANZAC House, 283 St Pauls Terrace, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006. Promoter: John Strachan, Locked Bag 4032, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006. Proceeds are for the purpose of veteran welfare and support in Australia. Prize value $2,877,857. The total number of tickets available for AU373 is 2,870,000 which may include a maximum of 631,400 bonus tickets Entrants must be 18 years or over. Winners notified by registered mail. Results published in The Courier Mail and The Australian on 06/03/20. Cheque, money order and credit card payments must be received by 26/02/20 to be entered into Draw 373. If an order is received after this date or if the draw is sold out, the order will be automatically entered into the next draw, Draw 374. Some items shown in pictures are for display purposes only. Floor plans are for illustration purposes only. Any rental estimates provided are for informational purposes only. Selling costs and market variations apply when selling gold bullion. Travel is in the form of a voucher, is not redeemable for cash and must be booked directly with our selected supplier, subject to their terms and conditions. Information correct at time of printing. For up to date details and full terms and conditions please refer to www.rslartunion.com.au. *Subject to State & Territory licensing approval