Welcome to Paleo.com.au. This is the place to come to find out everything you need to know about how to be Paleo in Australia and New Zealand.
Find Medics, Nutritionists & PTs who can work with you from a Paleo perspective. Learn how to cook your Aussie and Kiwi favourite dishes – Paleo style. Arrange your schedule with details on all of the up-and-coming Paleo themed events in the region and worldwide. Connect with other Paleo people, just like you – in your area. And find out where to buy Paleo supplies locally at the best price.
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Why Paleo, and Why Australia?
When I started this blog back in 2010, there was hardly any accessible, local information on how to follow a Paleo lifestyle in Australia or New Zealand. Most resources came from the US, and while informative, they often missed the mark for our region – referencing different food availability, healthcare systems, and seasonal climates. So I set out to change that.
This site became the central place to make Paleo feel local, accessible, and practical – whether you’re navigating your first Paleo meal plan in Melbourne or sourcing grass-fed beef in regional WA.
I’ve always believed Paleo isn’t just a “diet” – it’s a powerful template for living intentionally. It’s about rethinking how we move, sleep, eat, and connect with the world around us. It’s about filtering modern noise through the lens of ancestral wisdom.
What Makes Paleo Relevant – Even Now
While the trendiness of Paleo may have faded in the media, the foundational principles are more relevant than ever:
- Real food over processed: Avoiding inflammatory, ultra-processed, shelf-stable “foods” will never go out of style.
- Gut health focus: Removing grains, seed oils, and excess sugars is still one of the fastest ways to ease gut issues.
- Blood sugar balance: Lower-carb, higher-protein meals help manage insulin and energy levels for many people.
- Sustainability: Prioritising local, ethically raised meat and seasonal produce supports not only health but also the planet.
Paleo may no longer be a buzzword, but for many of us, it's a lifestyle that just makes sense. And this blog remains committed to that mission – even if the world has moved on to keto, carnivore, or whatever the next trend may be.
What You’ll Find on Paleo.com.au
Over the years, I’ve built out several key areas of the site:
- Paleo Recipes: Real, honest food made from ingredients you can buy here in Australia (no “Trader Joe’s” in sight!). You’ll find recipes for every meal – from grass-fed meat pies to Aussie-style lamb shanks and avo-packed brekkies.
- Paleo Events: From workshops and meetups to full weekend retreats, I’ve always been passionate about helping you connect with like-minded people. (Remember our first ever Paleo weekend in NSW? Still one of my favourite projects.)
- Paleo Supplies: Whether you’re after bone broth, coconut flour, or where to find tallow, the directory helps you source what you need locally or online.
- Paleo Professionals: Connecting with doctors, nutritionists, and fitness pros who get it can be a game changer. Our practitioner list helps you find someone who supports your lifestyle, not fights it.
- The Blog: You’re here! This is where I post my thoughts, rants, experiments, and favourite finds – from reviewing coconut oil at Woolies to deep-dives on sleep, sunlight, or the psychology of food.
A Personal Reflection on 15 Years of Paleo Writing
Looking back over this site – hundreds of posts, events, recipes, product guides – I feel two things at once: deep pride and a fair dose of cringe. Some of my earliest posts were written with wide-eyed enthusiasm and zero understanding of formatting, or even writing style. And yet… those were the posts that sparked conversations, built community, and helped people take their first steps.
If you’re here now – whether it’s your first visit or you’ve been around since 2010 – I want to thank you. This site isn’t just mine. It’s ours.
Where the Site Is Headed Next
So where are we going from here? I’m glad you asked.
In 2025 and beyond, Paleo.com.au will continue to be your home for:
- Updated, SEO-optimised blog content: I’m working through every old post (as you’ve probably noticed), expanding them to make sure they still serve you and meet Google’s ever-changing best practices.
- Expanded Paleo recipe archive: Including more meal prep, on-the-go options, and Australian seasonal meal plans.
- New digital guides: From “How to Start Paleo in Australia” to deep-dives on fasting, circadian rhythm, and ancestral movement.
- Revived mailing list & community support: I’ll be restarting the newsletter, sharing curated updates, recipes, deals, and personal thoughts – so make sure you’re subscribed below.
If you’ve ever wanted to reconnect with your health goals, refine your lifestyle, or just return to what works – I’m right here with you.
Want to Help?
If you’ve found value in this site over the years, there are a few small things you can do to help me keep going:
- Share a post: Whether it's a recipe or a rant, post a link on Facebook or Insta.
- Comment: Your thoughts help shape what I write next.
- Join the newsletter: You’ll be the first to hear about updates and offers.
- Send me a message: I love hearing from readers, especially about what you want more of – and what’s missing in your Paleo journey right now.
Let’s Keep Going
Paleo.com.au started with a single post and a mission to fill a gap. Fifteen years later, that mission hasn’t changed – it’s just evolved.
The Paleo “trend” might be over, but the principles still matter.
The marketing might have faded, but the need is still real.
And if you ask me? Now is the perfect time for a comeback.
Let’s reclaim what works. Together.
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I’d love to hear from you in the comments: When did you first find Paleo.com.au? And what keeps you coming back?
Perhaps a Paleo stand at next year's expo beckons!