Published on by The ROOPON Team
For merchants, affiliates, and businesses wanting to run or promote giveaways
Most people searching for a "giveaway app" in Australia are not just looking to enter a draw — they want to run or promote a giveaway. Whether you have a Shopify store looking for a new revenue stream, or you are a content creator wanting to earn from promoting giveaway access, there are structured ways to do this compliantly in Australia.
This guide covers the best options for 2026, with a focus on the ROOPON Giveaways Shopify app and the ROOPON affiliate and partner programs.
I want to run giveaways
You have a Shopify store or business and want to offer giveaway access to your customers.
ROOPON Giveaways for Shopify →I want to promote giveaways
You have an audience and want to earn commission by referring members to ROOPON.
Join the Affiliate Program →For Shopify Merchants: The ROOPON Giveaways App
The ROOPON Giveaways app for Shopify lets store owners sync ROOPON access products directly into their Shopify catalogue. Customers purchase ROOPON access through your normal Shopify checkout — they get partner discounts, rewards, and promotional giveaway entry inclusions under the active campaign terms. You earn a revenue share on qualifying sales.
No custom payment integration. No separate checkout. No giveaway infrastructure to build or manage. ROOPON handles the campaign terms, draws, and winner announcements. You focus on selling through your existing store.
What the Shopify app includes
Sync ROOPON access products to Shopify
Install the ROOPON Giveaways app from the Shopify App Store, connect your store, and sync ready-made ROOPON access products directly to your catalogue — no manual product creation required.
Earn revenue share on every sale
When customers purchase ROOPON access through your Shopify store, you earn a revenue share. Customers get platform access (discounts, rewards, and promotional giveaway entry inclusions) — you get paid.
Drive new customers with a giveaway hook
Customers who might not buy your core products are attracted by the giveaway angle. ROOPON access products give you an additional revenue stream and a powerful upsell or standalone offer.
Trade promotion compliance handled
ROOPON manages campaign terms, giveaway draws, winner announcements, and trade promotion compliance. You focus on selling — ROOPON handles the giveaway infrastructure.
Normal Shopify checkout — no custom integration
Customers check out through your existing Shopify store. No custom payment flows, no separate checkout experience. ROOPON access products behave like any other product in your store.
Track performance via your Shopify dashboard
Sales of ROOPON access products appear in your standard Shopify analytics. Revenue share payouts are tracked separately via your ROOPON merchant account.
How to get set up: step-by-step
Create your ROOPON merchant account at roopon.com
Install the ROOPON Giveaways app from the Shopify App Store
Connect your Shopify store to your ROOPON merchant account via /shopify/start
Complete your merchant profile and billing setup
Grant the required Shopify API scopes (write_products)
Sync giveaway products — ROOPON access products appear in your Shopify catalogue
Merchandise the products on your store: collections, PDPs, cart upsells, email
Start selling and earn revenue share on qualifying purchases
Ready to start as a Shopify merchant?
Visit the merchant start page for a full setup walkthrough — account, billing, scopes, and first sync.
For Affiliates and Partners: Earn Without Running a Store
If you do not have a Shopify store, you can still earn by promoting ROOPON. The ROOPON affiliate program lets you earn commission when people you refer become ROOPON members. No store, no products to manage — just share your affiliate link and earn per conversion.
This is well-suited for content creators, comparison websites, deal communities, social media audiences, and anyone with an engaged Australian audience interested in savings, discounts, or giveaways.
Which Option Is Right for You?
Shopify store owners
Goal
Add a new revenue stream and attract giveaway-motivated customers
Path
Install ROOPON Giveaways on Shopify → sync products → start selling
Content creators & marketers
Goal
Promote ROOPON and earn commission without running a store
Path
Join the ROOPON affiliate program → share your link → earn per referred member
Businesses without Shopify
Goal
Add ROOPON access offers to any website or campaign
Path
Become a ROOPON partner → offer access to your audience → earn revenue share
Are Giveaway Apps Legal in Australia?
Yes — provided the giveaway is structured correctly. In Australia, the key distinction is between a trade promotion lottery (purchase of a genuine product or service with giveaway entry inclusions as a promotional benefit) and an illegal lottery (paying purely for a member benefit with no genuine product involved).
ROOPON's model is a trade promotion: customers purchase genuine ROOPON access (partner discounts and rewards), and promotional giveaway entry inclusions come as part of that purchase under the applicable campaign terms. Merchants selling ROOPON access are selling a genuine product through their Shopify checkout — the giveaway angle is a promotional inclusion, not the product itself.
For a full breakdown of Australian giveaway law, permit requirements by state, and red flags to avoid, see our dedicated guide: Are Giveaways Legal in Australia?
