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Competition Terms & Conditions

The Top Ender Magazine is proud to promote local or Veteran-owned organisations and businesses through our generous giveaways and competitions. Unless otherwise stated, all competitions run in The Top Ender are open to serving members, veterans and their dependant spouses or children, as well as employees of Defence-based organisations. Each edition has differing competitions with differing terms and conditions. We've listed the currently running competitions below:

Select the edition you wish to view:

Important: You can enter most competitions via our competition forms. Occasionally, we will have exclusive competitions that are run on social media or with the supporter directly. Winners are selected at random. Winners will be notified by phone/email and announced in the next edition of The Top Ender Magazine.

December/January 2023 Edition

You can enter most competitions via our competition forms. Occasionally, we will have exclusive competitions that are run on social media or with the supporter directly. Winners are selected at random. Winners will be notified by phone/email and announced in the next edition of The Top Ender Magazine.

The Wiggles Mystery Prize Pack

Tell us your favourite Wiggles song for a chance to win one of five prize packs filled with Wiggles merchandise!

Open to NT-Based Defence children up to 6 years old. Five winners will be notified by email/phone and announced in the next edition of The Top Ender. Five Prize packs valued at over $90 each were kindly donated by Anthony Field and The Wiggles. 

Closes 10 January 2023.

Couples Date Night

Win this amazing package courtesy of Lisa Malner of Travel Managers. Includes:

  • Fishing Charter Experience

  • Darwin Harbour Cruise Experience

  • One-night accommodation at Hudson Parap in a One-Bedroom Apartment

Open to NT-Based Defence members, veterans and their immediate families aged 18 and up.

Closes 10 January 2023.

Win with our Sponsors!

We've partnered with some amazing sponsors in this edition to give away a heap of goodies!

  • $200 Travel Voucher with Catherine Kimberley - MTA Travel *Conditions Apply, minimum spend of $2000.

  • 2 x Deluxe Pedicures from SHE Nails Salon

  • $50 Voucher for Jape Homemaker Village

  • $100 voucher for hairdressing services at Integrity Hair

Please note: The advertised Territory Wellness Health Food Store Voucher in the December/January edition is no longer available. Territory Wellness Health Food Store will remain closed due to a serious medical diagnosis. We apologise for any inconvenience and send our well wishes to Georgina.

Open to NT-Based Defence members, veterans and their immediate families aged 18 and up. Entrants are permitted to apply for multiple prizes. Closes 10 January 2023.

Tindal Treats and Pilbara Prizes

We've partnered with some amazing sponsors in this edition to give away a heap of goodies! Each of the prizes below will have one Tindal and one Pilbara winner each!

  • $50 Self-Care Wellness Pack

  • $150 Spa Treatment Voucher (The Rejuvenation Hub Tindal / Revive Beauty and Wellness Spa Pilbara)

  • $100 Woolworths Voucher

  • $100 Camping Voucher (Katherine Camping Tindal / Karratha Sports Pilbara)

  • Youth Driving Lesson funded by Towards Zero, NT Government (Drv4Lyf Katherine Tindal / Drive Safe Karratha Pilbara)

  • $50 Movie Ticket Voucher (Katherine Star Cinema Tindal / Karratha Red Earth Arts Precinct Pilbara)

  • $150 School Holiday Activity Pack

Total Tindal prize pool valued at $675. Total Pilbara prize pool valued at $675. Open to NT-Based Defence members, veterans and their immediate families aged 18 and up. Entrants are permitted to apply for multiple prizes. Closes 10 January 2023.

Princes Trust Australia Care Packages

Prince's Trust Australia has created care packages featuring a wonderful selection of products by Australian veterans and ADF partner businesses, all alumni of their Business Enterprise programme. Each pack includes:

 

  • Custom-made keyring made by Enterprise alumni Zach Briggs and the team at Relic Design & Craft Co.

  • Soap made by Dave and his wife Shiree of Hop and Clover Brewing, in collaboration with local Weemalah Farm Naturals.

  • Fresh coffee by Elaine Gallagher who runs Wellness Ignitor, a coffee business that sells products online and through her coffee van.

  • Sample organic skin care products from Indira Organics

  • Limited print artwork The Catch Up by Warrick Eady

  • Beeswax lip balm by Honey & Glow

Valued at up to $100. Open to NT-Based Defence members, veterans and their immediate families aged 18 and up. Closes 10 January 2023.

Youth Driving Lessons

Courtesy of the NT Government's Towards Zero Campaign, we are giving away Youth Driving Lessons (valued at $75 each) as part of our Youth Road Safety Grant. Open to NT-Based Defence Youth.

 

Closes 10 January 2023.

Youth Magazine Cover Photo

We are accepting design submissions for the cover image of an upcoming Defence youth magazine. You could win:

  • Your image or design on the front cover of the magazine

  • $250 Ultimate Teen Gift Card (redeemable at Rebel Sport, JB Hifi, Grill'd, Boost, Rip Curl, City Beach, Timezone and King Pin.

Eligible submissions may be a photograph, drawing, illustration or any other handmade or digital artwork. The theme of your design can be a combination of celebrating life in the Top End, Youth and/or Military. We're looking for eye-catching designs suitable for all youth, regardless of gender or culture.

Submission Specifications:

Submissions should be sent as a high-resolution JPEG, PNG, PDF, AI, EPS, or PSD file with 300 DPI preferred. Smart phone images may not be suitable if not in a minimum resolution of 1748px by 2480 px or A5 paper size.

Open to NT-Based Defence kids ages 10 - 18. Closes 31 January 2023. Winners will be notified in March 2023.

Officeworks Kids Art Packs

Let's get creative! Submit an original artwork (e.g. painting, drawing, sculpture, lego creation, sewing creation etc...). Open to NT-Based Defence Kids up to age 17.

Closes 10 January 2023. Can’t attach a photo of your creation to our online form? Email it to us at creative@thetopendermagazine.org.au

School Holiday Activity Pack

Stay cool this summer holidays! The Wet season brings rain and humidity, so stay indoors with our activity pack or cool down with water play in the garden.

Packs include a selection of goodies such as markers, activity books, puzzles, art ideas, tie dye, playdoh, cookie cuttrs, easy recipe book, baking set, rock painting set, seedling set, bubble wand, holiday bingo, small lego set, bracelet making kit, mystery egg, Sunnylife inflatable outdoor octopus sprinkler.

Prize pool valued at up to $150 per pack. Open to NT-Based Defence Kids up to age 12.

Closes 10 January 2023.

December/January 2023 Edition

February/March 2023 Edition

You can enter most competitions via our competition forms. Occasionally, we will have exclusive competitions that are run on social media or with the supporter directly. Winners are selected at random. Winners will be notified by phone/email and announced in the next edition of The Top Ender Magazine.

Easter Chocolate Hamper

Win a Giant Family Easter Box filled with delicious chocolate courtesy of CW's Darwin Chocolate Factory! 

Valued at up to $100. 

Closes 10 March 2023.

Couples Date Night

Win this amazing package:

  • 1 x $100 voucher for dinner at Hotel Darwin

  • 1 x Waterfront Membership Family Pass valued at $125

  • 1 x $250 accommodation voucher to stay at the Waterfront

Open to NT-Based Defence members, veterans and their immediate families aged 18 and up.

Closes 10 March 2023.

Win with our Sponsors!

We've partnered with some amazing sponsors in this edition to give away a heap of goodies!

  • $200 Travel Voucher with Catherine Kimberley - MTA Travel *Conditions Apply, minimum spend of $2000.

  • 2 x Deluxe Pedicures from SHE Nails Salon

  • 1 x Cutthroat Shave and Haircut at Backyard Barbers Darwin

  • $100 voucher for hairdressing services at Integrity Hair

Please note: The advertised Territory Wellness Health Food Store Voucher in the December/January edition is no longer available. Territory Wellness Health Food Store will remain closed due to a serious medical diagnosis. We apologise for any inconvenience and send our well wishes to Georgina.

Open to NT-Based Defence members, veterans and their immediate families aged 18 and up. Entrants are permitted to apply for multiple prizes. Closes 10 March 2023.

Tindal Treats and Pilbara Prizes

Exclusive for the Defence communities in Katherine, Tindal and Pilbara regions:

  • $100 Camping Voucher (Katherine Camping Tindal / Karratha Sports Pilbara)

  • Youth Driving Lesson funded by Towards Zero, NT Government (Drv4Lyf Katherine Tindal / Drive Safe Karratha Pilbara)

  • $50 Kids Activity Pack

 Open to NT-Based Defence members, veterans and their immediate families aged 18 and up. Entrants are permitted to apply for multiple prizes. Closes 10 March 2023.

Princes Trust Australia Care Packages

Prince's Trust Australia has created care packages featuring a wonderful selection of products by Australian veterans and ADF partner businesses, all alumni of their Business Enterprise programme. Each pack includes:

 

  • Custom-made keyring made by Enterprise alumni Zach Briggs and the team at Relic Design & Craft Co.

  • Soap made by Dave and his wife Shiree of Hop and Clover Brewing, in collaboration with local Weemalah Farm Naturals.

  • Fresh coffee by Elaine Gallagher who runs Wellness Ignitor, a coffee business that sells products online and through her coffee van.

  • Sample organic skin care products from Indira Organics

  • Limited print artwork The Catch Up by Warrick Eady

  • Beeswax lip balm by Honey & Glow

Valued at up to $100. Open to NT-Based Defence members, veterans and their immediate families aged 18 and up. Closes 10 March 2023.

Youth Driving Lessons

Courtesy of the NT Government's Towards Zero Campaign, we are giving away Youth Driving Lessons (valued at $75 each) as part of our Youth Road Safety Grant. Open to NT-Based Defence Youth.

 

Closes 10 March 2023.

Youth Magazine Cover Photo

We are accepting design submissions for the cover image of an upcoming Defence youth magazine. You could win:

  • Your image or design on the front cover of the magazine

  • $250 Ultimate Teen Gift Card (redeemable at Rebel Sport, JB Hifi, Grill'd, Boost, Rip Curl, City Beach, Timezone and King Pin.

Eligible submissions may be a photograph, drawing, illustration or any other handmade or digital artwork. The theme of your design can be a combination of celebrating life in the Top End, Youth and/or Military. We're looking for eye-catching designs suitable for all youth, regardless of gender or culture.

Submission Specifications:

Submissions should be sent as a high-resolution JPEG, PNG, PDF, AI, EPS, or PSD file with 300 DPI preferred. Smart phone images may not be suitable if not in a minimum resolution of 1748px by 2480 px or A5 paper size.

Open to NT-Based Defence kids ages 10 - 18.  Extended until 14 February 2023. Winners will be notified in March 2023.

Officeworks Kids Art Packs

Let's get creative! Submit an original artwork (e.g. painting, drawing, sculpture, lego creation, sewing creation etc...). Open to NT-Based Defence Kids up to age 17.

Closes 10 March 2023. Can’t attach a photo of your creation to our online form? Email it to us at creative@thetopendermagazine.org.au

February March 2023 Edition

April/May 2023 Edition

You can enter most competitions via our competition forms. Occasionally, we will have exclusive competitions that are run on social media or with the supporter directly. Winners are selected at random. Winners will be notified by phone/email and announced in the next edition of The Top Ender Magazine.

Ian Anderson Photography Print

Win an A3 (or smaller) print from Ian G Anderson Photography, including postage. Check out the range of prints available at www.iangandersonphotography.com

Valued at up to $150. 

Closes 10 May 2023.

Win for Mum

Win one of these amazing gifts for Mother's Day.

  • $100 Anuka Sleepwear Voucher

  • $50 Darwin Chocolate Factory Pack

  • Mystery Embella Jewellery Gift

  • $30 QBD Book Voucher

Total Prize Pool valued at a minimum of $300. Open to Top End based Defence members, veterans and their immediate (dependant) family members. Entrants are permitted to apply for multiple prizes.  

Closes 10 May 2023.

Anzac Biscuits Book

Win one of four signed copies of 'Anzac Biscuits: The Power and Spirit of an Everyday National Icon' by Allison Reynolds.

Valued at up to $24.95 per book.

Closes 10 May 2023.

Princes Trust Australia Care Packages

Prince's Trust Australia has created care packages featuring a wonderful selection of products by Australian veterans and ADF partner businesses, all alumni of their Business Enterprise programme. Each pack includes:

 

  • Custom-made keyring made by Enterprise alumni Zach Briggs and the team at Relic Design & Craft Co.

  • Soap made by Dave and his wife Shiree of Hop and Clover Brewing, in collaboration with local Weemalah Farm Naturals.

  • Fresh coffee by Elaine Gallagher who runs Wellness Ignitor, a coffee business that sells products online and through her coffee van.

  • Sample organic skin care products from Indira Organics

  • Limited print artwork The Catch Up by Warrick Eady

  • Beeswax lip balm by Honey & Glow

Valued at up to $100. Open to NT-Based Defence members, veterans and their immediate families aged 18 and up. Closes 10 May 2023.

Couples Date Night

Win this amazing package:

  • 1 x $250 value towards a Sunset Cruise of your choice: Darwin Harbour or Katherine Gorge

  • 3-Hour Babysitting voucher with Little Wonders (exclusive to the Greater Darwin Region).

Open to NT-Based Defence members, veterans and their immediate families aged 18 and up.

Closes 10 May 2023.

Win with our Sponsors!

We've partnered with some amazing sponsors in this edition to give away a heap of goodies!

  • $200 Travel Voucher with Catherine Kimberley - MTA Travel *Conditions Apply, minimum spend of $2000.

  • 2 x Deluxe Pedicures from SHE Nails Salon

  • $100 voucher for hairdressing services at Integrity Hair

  • $50 Voucher to shop at Sunset Boutique

Open to NT-Based Defence members, veterans and their immediate families aged 18 and up. Entrants are permitted to apply for multiple prizes. Closes 10 May 2023.

Tindal Treats and Pilbara Prizes

Exclusive for the Defence communities in Katherine, Tindal and Pilbara regions:

  • $100 Massage Voucher at The Rejuvenation Hub

  • Youth Driving Lesson funded by Towards Zero, NT Government (Drv4Lyf Katherine Tindal / Drive Safe Karratha Pilbara)

  • $100 Camping Voucher for Katherine Camping or Karratha Sports

  • $50 Lego Set

 Open to NT-Based Defence members, veterans and their immediate families aged 18 and up. Entrants are permitted to apply for multiple prizes. Closes 10 May 2023.

Youth Driving Lessons

Courtesy of the NT Government's Towards Zero Campaign, we are giving away Youth Driving Lessons (valued at $75 each) as part of our Youth Road Safety Grant. Open to NT-Based Defence Youth.

 

Closes 10 May 2023.

Waterfront Family Membership

Win an Annual Family Pass Membership for the Darwin Waterfront.

Valued at $125.

Open to NT-Based Defence members, veterans and their dependents. 

Closes 10 May 2023.

Officeworks Kids Art Packs

Let's get creative! Submit an original artwork (e.g. painting, drawing, sculpture, lego creation, sewing creation etc...). Open to NT-Based Defence Kids up to age 17.

Closes 10 May 2023. Can’t attach a photo of your creation to our online form? Email it to us at creative@thetopendermagazine.org.au

April/May 2023 Edition
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