Central Coast Home & Lifestyle Magazine Autumn 2026

BY GEOFF GARLINGE THE EXPERT ask And now for something completely different - A PURPOSE DRIVEN VOCATION S ince the 80's during my early years in the Natural Health field and far more so in recent times, people often ask how

Nutraceuticals, Herbals and Supplementation. Applying principles of logic, reason, science and commonsense (not at all common) I worked on restoring & enhancing my own health, while helping family, friends & others along the way. It was never my plan to go into business, and I only started to charge anyone when so many were experiencing dynamic results, and it became necessary with the exponential growth - obviously God had a far bigger & better plan. Encouraged by my beautiful wife, I took the plunge in "the recession we had to have" and just 5yrs later when selling our 1st venture, annual sales were equiv. to $5M today as doors incredibly opened into Japan, Korea and the Middle East – all from zero during the recession AUSTRALIA’S OWN Pty Ltd was born in '94, being both the original and still unique AO Co. 30+ years on I'm enriching many lives, 100% healthy with perfect diagnostics incl. a BP of 112-118/78-80 and excitedly moving into a new season of innovation. Great doors keep opening, such as our current project renovating an aged care facility that will surely be a great blessing to many of all ages. The joy to see long term Cancer patients still going well is indeed priceless, as also our healthy contingent from all walks of life who wisely boost immune, reduce inflammation and enjoy vibrant health. With the world now fearing the future, increasingly people look to be well & strong. We have tangible strategies now in place,

most bases covered re alleviating stressful health concerns, and more Natural solutions constantly being developed. Now it's the time to extend our powerful sphere of influence to embrace passionate Aussie Business Owners and entrepreneurs sharing the vision & integrity. When children are asked the age-old Q “what are you going to be when you grow up?” they nearly always reply with either exciting, glamorous, or noble vocations. However, most people never end up doing more than the mundane to survive. And while any honest work is fine, to be able to genuinely enhance the wellbeing of others on a day to-day basis is indeed amazing & surely one of the very best occupations. Crucially & in addition to the real potential to make a great living while enriching lives, a major bonus for those blessed to work in the credible space of the ever-buoyant Natural Health field is being perfectly positioned to enjoy a dynamic healthy lifestyle. After all, at the end of the day if we don't stay well ourselves, we certainly can't help anyone else. A functional sustainable lifestyle is always the win-win and same goes for business. To rest your head every night knowing you’ve contributed to others’ lives is gold. This is the definition of a true purpose driven vocation that energises and motivates to keep looking forward to rising each morning to embrace another fulfilling adventure. With the world now fearing the future, increasingly people look to be well & strong. THE PACKAGE • 50k ex GST gets 20k incl. RRP initial inventory • Discount structure to enable AO price-matching • Fully functional E-Commerce Website & Hosting • Comprehensive training ,POS/Marketing material • Streaming TV advertising & Australian Owned Campaigns • Retail Outlet Option with corresponding territory protection • Support re Australian Promos, Shows, Markets/Fairs/Pop-ups etc • FOC advice/consults, including Nutritional Cancer Support Service • Priority/access to existing & new lines, brands & Trademark releases WHO CAN APPLY Hands-on Investors & Entrepreneurs welcome Australian Owned & operated businesses looking to expand/diversify Practitioners, Nutritionists, Personal Trainers & Life Coaches (No New Age) Submit EOI with CV/Company Profile to: info@australiasown.com.au Healthy lifestyle, 100% clean record + financial stability are a prerequisite Passion for empowering people to be well is crucial & integrity is non-negotiable “Enriching Australia’s Quality of life as together we prosper in doing good”

& why I came to be involved in my field. This is the 1st time ever that I’m now as it were sharing my story with the world to encourage others to know that life can possibly be so much better and that it’s not over until it’s over. In my case, several top Sydney specialists predicted that at 6 months and only 9Ibs (4kgs), I would not survive as an infant...into my teens...then not make 21. Now my oldest grandson is 32 and I can still easily beat the average 40yr old over 100meters! (it doesn't say a lot for them - lol) Before my journey even began and while still smoking up to 60 cigarettes per day (yes sixty, as I slowly increased from a very young age back in the day when GPs smoked in their clinics). I worked in a hospital where I learned that paradoxically sick, suffering & recovering patients are all given toxic poorquality food. This tragic cycle, driven by the love of money rather than duty of care, is still perpetuated by long term renewable contracts, with multi nationals making astronomical margins as donations flow to who knows where. Hence why the broken system can’t be fixed, with even Cancer patients being fed processed rubbish laced with synthetic harmful chemicals, laden with sugar and salt to keep costs down. So I was armed with hands-on insight prior to my Nutritional study/research outside of the mainstream, to go onto discover true

© 2026 GEOFF GARLINGE Dip. HC MR A (Medical Reg. Aust) - Geoff Garlinge is a Certified Health Counsellor, Nutritional and Nutraceutical Cancer Support Specialist & consultant to Australian University research facilities and the Natural Health Industry. With 35 years experience in the field, Geoff has lectured with as well as to Doctors, Pharmacists & CM Practitioners concerning Natural Health strategies with a reach into Asia & The Middle East. He is also founder of AUSTRALIA'S OWN Pty Ltd which he has headed since 1994.

AUSTRALIA’S OWN Pty Ltd (AO) is authorising 100 Agents in NSW, QLD & VIC + 50 in WA & ACT to trade under the AO banner and Trademarks via direct supply from AO, as well as to operate an officially endorsed website with corresponding approved products. Pending selection criteria being met & maintained, appointed AO agents will trade under their own ABN/ACN with NO FRANCHISE FEES. AO agents will retain 100% ownership and so remain free to on-sell their business/ rights to AO approved candidates. Producing & supplying quality Natural, herbal & Organic Health products for 30+yrs, AO has a proven reputation for enriching Quality of life. Successful applicants will gain best access into the thriving Natural Health sector, with accompanying expert support & tuition. Operating under the AO banner = instant credibility.

A UNIQUE OPPPORTUNITY -

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