Update (2026): Cashrewards closed in September 2025. If you want free cashback, use ShopBack. ROOPON is a paid membership with partner discounts and FREE included prize-draw entries — not a cashback clone.
Free stuff in Australia is more accessible than most people realise. From product samples to government services, free food offers to cash prize draws, there are dozens of legitimate ways to get things for free without resorting to scams or shady deals. Here are 25 of the best, organised by category.
Free Samples
1. Brand Websites and Sample Programmes
Many major Australian consumer brands offer free product samples through their websites. Brands in the skincare, baby products, coffee, and health food categories are particularly active. Visit the website directly and look for a "Free Sample" or "Try for Free" section.
2. Priceline Beauty Club Samples
Priceline's loyalty programme regularly sends free samples to members - particularly for new product launches. Free to join, and samples arrive with regular orders or as standalone mailings.
3. Chemist Warehouse and Pharmacy Loyalty Programmes
Pharmacy chains often include sample products with purchases. Sign up for their loyalty emails to receive targeted freebie offers.
4. Try Before You Buy Programmes
Platforms like Amazon Australia and some direct-to-consumer brands offer product testing programmes. Check brand websites for "tester" or "review product" opportunities.
Free Food and Drink
5. Coffee App Loyalty Rewards
Apps from The Coffee Club, Gloria Jean's, and independent café networks offer free drinks after a certain number of purchases. Some apps also offer a free drink on sign-up.
6. Fast Food Birthday Offers
McDonald's, Hungry Jack's, Grill'd, and many other chains offer free food items on your birthday when you are enrolled in their app or loyalty programme. Register your birthday well in advance.
7. Supermarket Deli and Bakery Tastings
In-store sampling at Woolworths and Coles is less common post-pandemic but still appears around product launches and seasonal events. Deli counters and specialty food sections often provide tastings.
8. Woolworths Everyday Rewards / Flybuys Bonus Offers
Both major loyalty programmes run "free product" offers as bonus redemptions or partner promotions. Check the apps regularly - free product codes appear more often than members realise.
Free Trials
9. Streaming Service Free Trials
Streaming platforms frequently offer 30-day free trials to new subscribers. Stan, Apple TV+, Paramount+, and others have all offered trials at various points. Check current availability before signing up, and set a reminder to cancel before the trial ends if you do not want to continue.
10. Software Free Trials
Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva Pro, and dozens of other software tools offer free 7–30 day trials. These are legitimate and do not require any payment upfront (though a card may be required to start the trial).
11. VPN Free Trials
Several VPN providers offer free tiers or trial periods. ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and others have offered Australian-accessible trials. Note: Roopon members get discounts on VPN services as part of the 17+ partner discount package - another way to reduce software costs.
12. Online Learning Platforms
Coursera, LinkedIn Learning, and Skillshare have all offered extended free trials to Australian users. A month of free access to professional development content is a significant free benefit.
Free Competitions and Giveaways
13. Roopon Member Prize Draws
Roopon is Australia's top membership rewards club for prize draws. Members receive FREE included prize-draw entries per their plan and published campaign terms for cash or other prizes in the active campaign. Extra packages exist for specific campaigns. The entry pool is restricted to active members - not the general public - which means your odds are far better than any public competition. BASIC membership starts at $19.99/month, and the partner discounts often offset the cost.
14. competitions.com.au - Free-to-Enter Competitions
Australia's best free competitions aggregator lists dozens of new opportunities every day. All are free to enter, filterable by prize type and value. Set up daily alerts and spend 10 minutes a day entering - it compounds over time.
15. Social Media Brand Giveaways
Australian brands run free Instagram and Facebook competitions constantly. Follow your favourite brands and search "competition" or "giveaway" in your feed. Niche brands often run competitions with surprisingly few FREE entries.
16. Radio Station Competitions
Australian radio stations (Nova, Hit, KIIS, Triple M) run competitions with cash, concert tickets, and travel prizes daily. Phone-in competitions have lower participation than online forms - your odds are often better than you would expect.
Free Government Services
17. Medicare and Public Health
Australia's Medicare system provides free or bulk-billed GP visits, specialist referrals, and public hospital care. Ensure your Medicare details are current to maximise free health services.
18. Government Online Portals
myGov provides free access to Centrelink, Medicare, ATO, and Services Australia. Many services that used to require paid intermediaries (like some tax filing) are available free through myGov.
19. Free Financial Counselling
The National Debt Helpline (1800 007 007) and other government-funded organisations provide free financial counselling for Australians experiencing hardship. MoneySmart.gov.au also provides free financial tools and calculators.
20. State Library Digital Resources
Every Australian state library offers free digital borrowing - eBooks, audiobooks, streaming music, and digital magazines - to library cardholders. Library cards are free.
Free Events and Experiences
21. Museum and Gallery Free Days / FREE Entry
Many Australian museums and public galleries offer free general admission. The National Gallery of Australia, state museums, and many council galleries are free to enter year-round.
22. Community Events and Markets
Local council websites list free community events - movies in the park, festivals, cultural events, and markets. These are often overlooked but offer great free entertainment.
23. Brand Activation Events
In major cities, brands regularly run free pop-up activations with free product sampling, experiences, and giveaways. Follow local event listings on Eventbrite and social media.
Free Community Resources
24. Buy Nothing Groups and Freecycle
Facebook's Buy Nothing Project groups allow community members to give away items they no longer need - for free. Freecycle (freecycle.org) operates similarly. Both are active in most Australian suburbs and cities. You can find furniture, clothing, appliances, books, and more at zero cost.
25. Cashback Stacking and Rewards Points
While not "free" in the traditional sense, systematic use of cashback apps (ShopBack), credit card rewards points, and Flybuys/Everyday Rewards points can make products effectively free. Members who combine supermarket loyalty points with cashback apps regularly receive free groceries, gift cards, and services.
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