The Full Story

How Bright July
Works.

A simple, month-long invitation for families to spend more bright moments outdoors, together. Below is the full picture: the five steps, eligibility, prizes, and the fine print that keeps things fair.

The Five Steps

From Sign-Up
To Submission.

  1. 01

    Sign Up Your Family

    Register in under a minute. We'll send a welcome note with everything you need to begin.

  2. 02

    Form A Squad

    Invite your household, cousins, or another family. Squads of 2–6 people work best.

  3. 03

    Post A Pledge

    Share a short note about how your family wants to get outside more this July.

  4. 04

    Track Through July

    Notice your outdoor moments through the month. No daily logging required.

  5. 05

    Submit Your Entry

    At the end of July, submit one photo entry with #BrightJuly to go into the draw.

Common Questions

Good To Know.

Do I need to log every day?

No. Bright July is intentionally light touch. You only submit a single entry at the end of the month: one photo and a short note.

Who can join?

Any family in Australia with at least one child under 18. Squads can mix households (e.g. cousins, friends, neighbours).

How are winners selected?

A panel of judges reviews all eligible submissions and selects winners based on how well the entry embodies the Bright July mission and the creativity of the submission.

Is there a cost?

No. Bright July is free to join and free to enter.

When does it run?

July 1 – July 31. Entries close 11:59pm AEST on August 3.

Terms & Conditions

Competition Terms.

Placeholder: full Terms & Conditions to be published before campaign launch.

1. Eligibility

Open to Australian residents aged 18+ entering on behalf of a family or household that includes at least one child under 18. Bright July organisers, sponsors and their immediate families are not eligible to win prizes.

2. Competition Period

Entries open 12:01am AEST 1 July and close 11:59pm AEST 3 August. One entry per family squad.

3. How To Enter

Register at brightjuly.com.au, form your squad, and submit one photo entry with the hashtag #BrightJuly via the entry form before the closing date.

4. Prizes

Prize details, totals and supplier partners will be listed in the final Terms document. Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash.

5. Winner Selection

Winners will be selected by a panel of judges within 14 days of entries closing. Selection is based on how well the submission embodies the Bright July mission and the creativity of the entry. The judges' decision is final.

6. Use Of Submissions

By entering, participants grant Bright July a non-exclusive licence to share submitted photos on campaign channels with attribution. Participants retain full ownership of their content.

7. Privacy

Personal information is handled in line with our Privacy Policy.