Get out and about this break – and win tickets to the Australian Open!
As we wind down toward the end of 2025, many of us might be starting to look for ways to relax, recharge and reconnect with the world around us. Wherever you’re calling home, this time of year is the perfec opportunity to explore what’s happening in your local community and prioritise your wellbeing.
That’s where Out and About comes in. Deakin’s Out and About campaign is your one-stop guide to getting active and social, staying safe and making the most of the season. Discover sports, arts, nature and social events happening near you. From vibrant festivals to quiet coastal walks, community markets to outdoor cinemas. Think of it as your inspiration board for good times, great company and healthy habits.
Win one of ten double passes to the Australian Open!
Want to kick off 2026 with an unforgettable experience?
We’re giving away ten double passes to the 2026 Australian Open in Melbourne (Friday 23 January 2026). These Single Session (All Day) Ground Passes, valued at A$178, give you and a friend access to the AO entertainment precinct and all unreserved courts (excluding Rod Laver Arena and Margaret Court Arena).
To enter, simply tell us in 25 words or less, how will you stay safe, healthy and SunSmart while enjoying the Australian Open?
It’s the perfect chance to soak up world-class tennis, great food, and that iconic Melbourne energy.
Be quick – entries close5pm, Friday 19 December 2025.
Update: 22 December 2025
The competition is now closed and congratulations to the our winners below! You will soon receive an email to your Deakin email address advising you of your win and prize details.
Babu Acharya
Joe Wilson
Brooke Boulton
Madison Culverhouse
Deanne Stark
Rina Yamamoto
Ibtisam Shahbaz
Ruowen Shi
Jacob Meersbergen
Tommy Nguyen
The promoter of this competition is Deakin University ABN 56 721 584 203 of 1 Gheringhap Street, Geelong VIC 3220.
Information on how to enter forms part of these Terms and Conditions. By entering, entrants agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and entries must comply with these Terms and Conditions to be valid.
The competition
The competition is free to enter and is strictly only open to current Deakin studentson shore in Australia.
Entrants can enter the competition a maximum of one time.
Staff employed by Deakin and their immediate family members are not eligible to enter the competition.
Competition period
The competition period is from9am Monday 1 December to 5pm on Friday 19 December 2025.
Prizes
The prize pool consists of twenty Australian Open Single Session (All Day) Ground Passes valued at A$89 each.
Ten winners will each receive twoAustralian Open Single Session (All Day) Ground Passes for Friday 23 January 2026.
The total value of the prize pool is A$1780.
How to enter
To enter the competition, students will need to answer the question “In 25 words or less, how will you stay safe, healthy and sun-smart while enjoying the Australian Open?” and also enter their Student ID, name, mobile number and Deakin email address into the competition submission entry form.
The competition opens 9am Monday 1 December and close 5pm on Friday 19 December 2025.
Selection and notification of winner
Winners will be drawn by random selection Monday 22 December and tickets will be transferred to the recipients via their Deakin email addresswithin two weeks of the event date.
Prizes are not transferrable and are not redeemable for cash. Deakin’s decision is final and binding – no correspondence will be entered into. Deakin accepts no responsibility for late, lost or misdirected entries or other communications. Entries will be deemed void if forged, manipulated or tampered with in any way.
Entrants consent to Deakin using their name, image or voice for promotional purposes. Entrants agree to make themselves available for a photograph and interview if theirs is the winning entry and if requested by Deakin.
Prize recipients consent to their name and photograph being published on Deakin social media and other digital channels if requested to in all forms as determined by the Student Communications Team in Student Services.
Privacy collection, use and disclosure statement
Personal Information provided to Deakin University by entrants will be used to notify the winner of the competition. A photograph of the winners may be published on Deakin University’s social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, WordPress and Instagram and other digital channels such as the Deakin Life blog.
Deakin University complies with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic) in its treatment of personal information. Entrants have a right to access their personal information held by the University. Requests for access to personal information are managed under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic).
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