Lotterywest

Do you want to play a vital role in strengthening the West Australian community and add an iconic WA product range to your business? Expressions of interest are open to operate a Lotterywest outlet in six new locations across WA. Applications close 5pm, 20 December 2024. Visit our website for more information and download the information pack for locations, our requirements and application process. https://bit.ly/3YVonlN

As we continue to work towards our vision of a hopeful, healthy, connected and sustainable community life for all Western Australians, our Lotterywest 2023-24 Annual Report is now available to read here: https://bit.ly/3UH0LjH. Highlighting an extraordinary year of community return through our grant-making and prizes, and underpinned by our values and organisational purpose, it's all thanks to our players, retail network, staff, and grant partnerships who helped contribute to building a better state.

Delivering positive community impact and enhancing the lives of Western Australians for years to come is a priority for Lotterywest and sits alongside our commitment to improving player safety. Since achieving World Lottery Association (WLA) Responsible Gaming Accreditation Level 4 in 2020, we have worked hard to continuously improve on the standards achieved. In support of Gambling Harm Awareness Week, we have a range of information to help players recognise the warning signs of gambling harm, with free support services available when you need it. Be gamble aware and learn the warning signs. http://bit.ly/46ux9dp

Earlier this week, our CEO Colin Smith joined the Hon. Jackie Jarvis, Minister for Small Business, David Eaton, Small Business Development Commissioner, and Ben Kearney, CEO of ALNA, at the Australian Lottery and Newsagency Association Industry Breakfast. The Minister spoke about Lotterywest’s support for our network of nearly 500 small business who sell our products and enable us to give back to the WA community.

Returning for another Mental Health Week wellness booster, our four legged friend Oakley the Therapy dog provided plenty of tail wags and cuddles around our Lotterywest office yesterday. It's a timely reminder for everyone to look after their own mental health and wellbeing, and check in with those around us this week and always.

On Tuesday afternoon, we hosted a sundowner event at Lotterywest Head Office to farewell and thank Professor Peter Klinken AC as he retires after a six-year tenure as Board Chair. We also had the opportunity to welcome Karen Brown as Lotterywest’s new Chair and Dr Guy Singleton to the Board. It was a wonderful event enjoyed by all and a great opportunity for Board members and staff to connect. Professor Peter Klinken AC and Karen Brown are pictured here with Lotterywest CEO Colin Smith. 

Our Digital Marketing Manager, Tom Doherty, and Customer Experience Director, Simeon Alva, represented Lotterywest at the Asia Pacific Lottery Association's conference in Hanoi, where the focus was on Artificial Intelligence (AI). There were a variety of excellent speakers who talked about AI across industries, with a particular focus on its potential application in the Lotteries industry.

Our Lotterywest marketing team is undergoing an exciting period of growth! With the addition of four new roles, could you be next to join our highly skilled team within the dynamic world of lotteries?   Across the four roles, we are seeking individuals with varied experience and creativity across Trade, Digital and Traditional marketing. Explore the roles via the link below; if this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!   https://bit.ly/3yV39vD

We are pleased to announce Karen Brown has been appointed as Chair of Lotterywest Board, commencing 1 September. Ms Brown replaces Peter Klinken AC as Chair, who retires after a six-year tenure. Ms Brown has extensive experience in media and business and has worked across industries including education, health, property, resources, agriculture and science. She is a current Lotterywest Board member. Lotterywest thanks Professor Klinken for his exceptional contribution and looks forward to continuing this work with Ms Brown. We would also like to welcome Dr Guy Singleton who joins Lotterywest's Board for a three-year term. Dr Singleton brings significant experience in Indigenous people's development, natural resource management, political engagement, and the resources and not-for-profit sector.

With available profits from every Lotterywest lotto ticket sold going back to the WA community, last financial year we were able to return $373 million back to the WA community through our grants program. This return saw 375 Western Australian not-for-profit groups and local governments benefit from 411 direct Lotterywest grants, totaling $125 million. These were delivered alongside more than $248 million in statutory grants (Health, Arts and Sport). None of this would have been possible without the support of our Lotterywest partner retail network of over 480 small businesses, and the WA community who play Lotterywest games. Because, with a little bit of lotto, we can all add a lot of hope to everyone living in WA.