Dream Home Art Union signifies future focus for RSL Queensland

This change is more than just a return to RSL Queensland’s beginnings – it reflects the values that have guided the organisation since 1956. 

RSL Queensland CEO Robert Skoda said at the heart of the Dream Home Art Union was the organisation’s commitment to supporting veterans and their families. 

“Every ticket sold offers more than a chance to win a dream home; it directly funds programs that provide DVA advocacy support, employment assistance, and wellbeing services to the veteran community,” Mr Skoda said. 

Robert Skoda and Tracey Bishop from RSL Queensland

Almost 70 years since the Art Union’s inception, RSL Queensland will proudly return it to its original name – a name that symbolises its responsibility to both its winners and the veteran community it serves. 

“Our core focus is on providing care, commemoration and camaraderie to veterans and their families now and into the future – it’s the hallmarks of our Objects and underpins all that we do,” Mr Skoda said. 

“This wasn’t a decision that was taken lightly, it is something we’ve considered for a number of years now and was an important next step to ensure we’re well equipped to support the evolving needs of veterans and their families for years to come.  

“While our Art Union name is changing, the work our organisation does and who we support is not. We are here for veterans and their families across the state, and are proud to also be able to support veterans nationally through a number of our programs.” 

Over the years, the Art Union has grown to have Australia's biggest prize home line-up, with more than $50 million being won in 2024 alone. However, the true impact goes beyond the prizes – these lotteries have supported veterans and their families for nearly seven decades. 

“What we offer our customers is more than just a prize home, it is a life-changing prize and that can be ‘their Dream Home’, and in turn we are able to help support and improve the lives of veterans and their families across Queensland and nationally,” Mr Skoda said. 

“In conjunction with us returning to our roots and helping us deliver on our impact, we are also proud to launch a $13m ‘Dream Home’ apartment complex in Palm Beach on the Gold Coast as Australia’s largest ever prize home on offer.” 

In 2023, RSL Queensland supported more than 8,400 veterans and their families through its emergency, financial, wellbeing, and support services – this was a 20 per cent increase compared to 2022 – meaning more veterans and their families got the support they needed, when they needed it most. 

“As we move forward under the banner of Dream Home Art Union, proudly RSL Queensland – we do so with deep gratitude for our customers. Their participation enables us to make a lasting difference in the lives of those who have served our country,” Mr Skoda said. 

Robert Skoda and Tracey Bishop from RSL Queensland

“Year after year, our Art Union continues to deliver incredible prizes to the community and changes lives in doing so. We are now the size and scale that it really is a dream come true to win the Dream Home Art Union. 

“I look forward to continuing to set the standard for prize homes while upholding the proud tradition of supporting veterans and their families.” 

Proceeds from every ticket sold in the Dream Home Art Union go towards a range of support services and programs delivered by RSL Queensland. 

In 2023, RSL Queensland delivered $25 million in social and community services that directly engaged with veterans and their families in Queensland, with many accessible by interstate veterans. It also expended $17.7 million in donations and sponsorships, appropriate to its charitable Objects, that provided support and direct relief to veterans and their families. 

To find out more, visit dreamhomeartunion.com.au