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$5K Christmas Shift Giveaway - Terms & Conditions

Terms and Conditions

  • The $5K Christmas Shift Giveaway is a promotional competition conducted by Vanguard Health for eligible nursing candidates undertaking placements through Vanguard Health.
  • The competition commences on 19 October 2026 and closes at midnight on 20 December 2026, with the prize draw taking place on Christmas Eve, 24 December 2026.
  • Participants must be registered with Vanguard Health and have successfully completed all relevant onboarding and compliance requirements.
  • Participants must hold appropriate professional registration, valid Australian working rights and meet all requirements of their placement.
  • Eligible participants will receive one entry into the competition for each eight hour or longer shift worked during the promotional period.
  • Only hours physically worked and recorded on approved Vanguard Health timesheets during the promotional period will count towards competition entries.
  • Annual leave, personal leave, unpaid leave, cancelled shifts, on-call periods where no work is performed, and other non-working hours will not count towards competition entries.
  • Entries will be calculated by Vanguard Health using approved timesheet records. No separate competition registration is required.
  • There is no maximum number of entries per eligible participant. The more eligible hours worked, the more entries the participant will receive.
  • The competition offers one cash prize of $5,000 AUD, awarded to one eligible participant.
  • The winner will be selected at random from all valid entries on 24 December 2026.
  • Each valid entry will have an equal chance of winning. The winner will be contacted directly by Vanguard Health using their registered contact details.
  • The prize will be paid via electronic funds transfer to the winner's nominated Australian bank account, subject to verification of eligibility and any applicable legal or taxation requirements.
  • The winner must respond to Vanguard Health within 7 days of notification to arrange payment of the prize.
  • If the selected winner is ineligible or the prize remains unclaimed, Vanguard Health may conduct a redraw in accordance with applicable laws and the published competition rules.
  • Any applicable tax implications arising from receipt of the prize are the responsibility of the winner.
  • Vanguard Health reserves the right to verify timesheets, working hours, placement records and participant eligibility before awarding the prize.
  • Entries resulting from falsified, inaccurate or improperly submitted timesheets will be disqualified.
  • By participating in the competition, eligible candidates agree to these Terms & Conditions.

Christmas Week Surprise

  • In addition to the $5K Christmas Shift Giveaway, Vanguard Health will provide a special Christmas surprise to eligible nursing candidates who work during 21 December to 27 December 2026, inclusive.
  • To qualify, candidates must complete at least one eligible shift during the specified Christmas week period.
  • Eligible shifts must be completed through Vanguard Health and verified through approved timesheets.
  • The Christmas surprise is separate from the $5,000 competition prize and does not increase or affect a participant's chances of winning the competition.
  • The Christmas surprise cannot be transferred, substituted or exchanged for cash.
  • Vanguard Health reserves the right to verify eligibility before distributing Christmas surprises.
  • Candidates who meet the Christmas week eligibility requirements may receive the surprise regardless of whether they win the $5,000 competition.