Originally known as the People's Choice Community Lottery, the People First Community Lottery gives local sporting clubs, schools, charities, volunteer groups and other not-for-profit community groups around Australia the opportunity to raise funds and achieve fundraising goals. The People First Community Lottery has helped to raise more than $22 million for community groups since its inception in 1984.

People First Bank manage the administration, marketing, prizes and ticket production for the People First Community Lottery, with support from a number of valued partners. This allows participating community groups to keep 100% of every $2 ticket sold, making fundraising simple and rewarding.