About
A lunch planner built by a parent, for parents
Free, practical, and made with real Australian supermarket ingredients.
Hi, I'm Yong Jae Lee.
I'm a Senior Product Designer based in Auckland. I built Aussie Lunchbox alongside Kiwi Lunchbox β the same tool, adapted for Australian supermarkets and dietary guidelines, because the morning lunchbox stress is the same problem on both sides of the Tasman.
I wanted parents to be able to pack proper, balanced lunches using ingredients actually available at Woolworths and Coles β without spending 20 minutes each night planning. So I built this: a free tool that generates a week of school lunches in seconds, with shopping lists and price estimates.
This is a solo project. There's no team, no investors, no sponsored content. Just a parent building something useful.
Yong Jae Lee
Senior Product Designer
Auckland
Why Us
What Makes Us Different
One-Tap Weekly Plans
Tell us your family's allergies and hit Generate. In five seconds flat, you'll have a full Monday-to-Friday lineup with recipes, ingredients, and a printable shopping list.
Woolworths & Coles Pricing
Every ingredient shows a live Woolworths price alongside a Coles estimate, so you can compare costs before leaving the house and stick to your budget.
NHMRC-Aligned Nutrition
Meals follow the Australian Dietary Guidelines published by the National Health and Medical Research Council, balancing the five food groups across every weekly plan.
Editorial Standards
How I Research Content
Every piece of content on this site goes through a consistent research and verification process.
Australian health guidelines first
All nutrition content is benchmarked against the Australian Dietary Guidelines (Eat for Health) and the National Heart Foundation of Australia food guidance. I do not publish nutrition claims without a credible Australian or international source.
Tested with Australian ingredients
Every recipe is checked for ingredient availability at Woolworths and Coles. I don't recommend products that aren't reliably stocked in Australian supermarkets. Price estimates are based on regular shelf prices, updated quarterly.
Allergy information cross-referenced
Allergy-related content is cross-referenced against product labels, manufacturer allergen statements, and Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia guidance. However, I always advise readers to check product labels directly β formulations change.
School context is AU-specific
Australian primary schools vary in their lunchbox policies. I note where school rules may differ (e.g., nut-free zones, no glass containers, no hot food without insulated containers). When in doubt, check your school's lunchbox policy directly.
Regular review cycle
Articles are reviewed when Australian dietary guidelines change, when prices shift substantially, or when a reader flags an issue. Each article shows its publication date and last review date.
Corrections welcome
I take accuracy seriously. If you find an error β whether a wrong price, an incorrect allergy tag, or outdated school policy β please contact me. I aim to respond and update within 48 hours.
Important: What This Site Is NOT
- This is not a medical or dietetic service. Content is general guidance for healthy children, not personalised nutrition advice. If your child has a medical condition or complex dietary needs, consult a registered dietitian.
- This site is not affiliated with Woolworths, Coles, or any supermarket. Price data is collected independently. I do not receive payment for product recommendations.
- I am not responsible for allergic reactions. Always verify product labels yourself. Manufacturers change formulations and cross-contamination risks vary.
Stronger Together
Aussie Lunchbox is constantly improved based on parent feedback from Australian schools. Share your feedback, suggest recipes β the operator reads every message.
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