8 years later - what I love and not love about living in Australia
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Amen sister, everything you spoke on is generally the case. I moved over from the UK to Perth 10 years ago and never looked back. It's not a cake walk, you're expected to contribute quickly as a migrant (work hard, paying taxes, etc) but oh boy does it give back in spades. Now a proud Aussie citizen.
Very positive comment... This comment is actually for me because I am trying to figure it out if I move to Canada or Australia....I'm black and single...
@@rogersampaio7450 Same here. I am in the middle of the two..
@@oseniyusuf9999 I was told that in Canada it's much easier for interracial dating..... Australians are actually racists... there's Social isolation against blacks in Australia....the only problem about Canada is the Cold Weather
@@rogersampaio7450 As a white Australian, I would question your comment about racist Australians. Yes, there are racists, but the majority are kind, generous and welcoming people.
@@gailstevens6831 thanks for the comment mate....I really appreciate 👍👍
My father was born in America of Australian parents and came to Australia at age 19 He said Australia might not be the best country to do business in but it is the best country to live in
Hi thanks for this, did your father give you reasons about it not being a good place to do business I am interested to know
@@nevillecharlton8260 Hi Neville He didn't say why he said that My guess is that Australia having a small population means a small market He was a specialist doctor so he wasn't affected by market size I reckon he was repeating a well known saying
@@zzz7815 ok thank you appreciate the information greatly though!
Oh dear your father has been nowhere....Australia is the worst country ask Australians
@@ancientanomalies My father was very well travelled I think Australia is by far the best country to live in Where do you think is better than Australia?
Australia is the best country in the world that’s all I can say after living there for almost 20 years. Now I live in America been here for 3 years but already feeling like moving back to Australia, I miss home Australia is truly a special place to be.
Hi how can I get the a weth family
Hah I stepped out of my car at a country log chopping event yesterday after parking under the gum trees and inhaled the smell of rural Australia. I nearly cried.
Where are you from and where in US are you?
I live in Queensland sunshine coast it is so beautiful lots of beautiful beaches the weather is awesome. The only downside is that, Australia is very far from most part of the world. And very difficult to make friends. We have got very mild winter. Very close to the city Brisbane. I love it.
Australia is a very rich country and takes very good care of his citizens.
I love how you touched on food culture here in Australia.
I am part Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and we love to hunt and gather for our food and eat it fresh that day or the following day this includes a majority of native fauna(differs on which region and customs according to each season and group). I am from the Kimberly region of WA and also grew up on the Pilbara. I enjoy eating kangaroo, emu, goanna, bush turkey and an array of seafood including turtle, mud crab, molluscs, fish, crayfish and dugong.
We also forage and eat native flora/fruits such as bloodwood apple/bush coconut, gardanggu(bush lolly), gubinge(kakadu plum) - these as well as other plants, seeds and herbs may have multiple uses in ceremonies, medicines, cooking and making other items of daily use such as fires, spears, soap, bags/weaving, herbal tea, chewing tobacco/ash - the list is endless.
Some plants like the acacia wattle has multiple uses - the unripe seed pods are used as soap to wash your body/hands, these also produce a toxin that can be used to “stun” fish making them easy to catch, the leaves are used for smoking ceremonies and the ripe seeds can be ground up and used to make damper.
These days I see a lot of high end chefs/restaurants now using more native ingredients on their menus which is awesome because they have many health benefits, are sustainable and bring unique flavours that can’t be found anywhere else in the world 🖤💛❤️
The way you kill turtles is horrific!!
I've been here for 25+ years and I wouldn't have the insights you provided in my first 8 years myself. Good job with this presentation 👏 👏👏
This is a really fair and balanced view of Australia from my perspective (57yo Anglo, having lived here my entire life). I love your attitude and hope that you prosper in Australia. We all need to strengthen the strengths of Australia and work to reduce the negatives.
❤❤❤ilove your video s am from Uganda married to Nigeria thanks from us iwant to ask if we can apply family visa
Thank you for mentioning Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in this video and giving some brief info on how we are different from each other and have our own countries within this continient and surrounding islands. Just a few simple bits of info can inspire further learning of our culture in many people who don't know. Thank you :)
I visited a friend in Cairns some years ago and was impressed by the natural physical beauty of the local indigenous Australians there. I’m from the far south coast of NSW and realised that these north and south groupings looked different in the same way that for example Chinese, Korean and Japanese people do as well. I felt so ignorant when I realised that the geographical distances were similar so of course there’d be the possibility of a slightly different physical appearance. I didn’t know this reality until that trip. (I have a positive interest in what might drive these slight differences in every part of the world.) This was a great video to watch and I agreed with every point that Chioma made.
Natives have no physical differences. They are all the same in that they are born here not immigrated here. @@r.fairlie7186
Australia belongs to the Aborigines back In the 1950s the UK 🇬🇧 migrated to Australia 🇦🇺 to invade and brought thier racism and violence with them look at the way the Aborigines are treated like scum.
So u are saying u are not Australian as such.
@@user-ry6hy3vp1o how do you figure that from what I said?
Im from the states.
Been here in Oz from 2005.
I never had a problem here.
One of the best countries around. Im set for retirement ❤❤❤
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Is true that Australia is deser country ?
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With health insurance, it’s important to note that when you have a very serious condition/illness the hospitals/specialists have to take your case immediately even if you don’t have private care insurance. Both my parents are without private health insurance and they both have been saved in separate medical emergencies. My dad had a burst appendix which almost killed him and he was healed and got better due to excellent care by the hospital. My mum had a rare leukaemia, she also was healed and was taken care of, in fact her brother was flown from Mauritius to Melbourne as he was an excellent match for bone marrow transplant and it was done via money from donations. She also had three brain surgeries that saved her life all done without private health insurance. Australia has a duty of care policy in health so you are not always obliged to have private health insurance.
Your parents are Australian citizens?
The free health care is pretty good for acute and life-threatening conditions. Less so for chronic degenerative conditions. You can expect long waits for any treatment on the public system. The alternative is extortionate money-grubbing private specialist practitioners. Personally I'm seriously looking after my health with diet and lifestyle
As an Aussie, I think you got it 100% right. I am happy that you like to live here. Although it can be hard to make good friends here, once you do you are set… the thing I love about this country is that we are for the most part not very tribal. We tend to hang with people with similar values and attitude to life… which is more important than hanging with people that look the same. Probably helps by the fact that we are not very religious or if we are, we are not super tribal about it…. Except for some extremists which unfortunately you get everywhere. Politics is getting more devisive though. That is the thing that is creating tribes more than religion or skin colour. Although the more civilised among us don’t talk politics with friends.
"the civilised among us dont talk politics with friends" - WOW. You mean the 'civilised' among us keep our heads in the sand? Thats what it is - willingness to stay ignorant to anything outside your bubble. What a privileged life to have - not to worry about politics. "similar values and attitudes to life" IS politics... Just because you see no tribes, does not mean there are none there, you even admit its getting more divisive. And by ignoring any compassionate discussion about these current issues and topics by 'not talking politics' in civilised society - you sweep all of them under the rug and make things x100 worse. Thats how more division, hate and incoherence spreads. Good people standing around and doing nothing. Just patting their own backs about how great australia is. Was imo.
@@sadiemakesmesmile oh my god… calm down… it’s people like you that make the world go to shit. People like you want to control everything and everyone and insert your unwanted opinion on politics into every discussion… The reason no one likes you is because you are annoying as F.
@@whatevs1700here here. Meh let them waste their time being all “ tribal” and effectively getting nowhere fast. Just work around them. There will always be those “ types”. Full of self indignant hot air.
The civilised among us don’t discuss the breakdown of civilisation. Nice clown take.
Politics is the great divide. My brother stopped talking to me in 2020 because I wasn’t on board with his extreme views. We talk now, but I’m always wary when he tries to bring politics into it.
This is a good analysis of Australia and very valid points as well. I also like the fact that Australia forces everyone to participate in elections and I admire that. My company moved me here in 2019 for work and I have finished my assignment and decided to stay. I just applied for citizenship and I really look forward to becoming an Aussie
worse mistakes ever haha
No not everyone has to vote . . Only citizens can now vote . Used to be PR that could but that was stopped . And if you are electoral roll you vote but a lot of people are not so no vote allowed .
Best place on the planet, Australia hey mate......funny life in Australia, lots of fun , it just is to good to be true, from the desert to the coast , from the Snowies to the Kimberlies.... Standing at the local RSL at 6 pm , every day we Remember our diggers.....a fun joint Australia is.....love it, enjoy it, but mostly, remember how lucky you are in the 'lucky country'.
Not force.
If you don’t register to vote then you don’t need to vote.easy
pls can u make a video on step by step path ways to relocate to Australia
Great video. I'm an Aussie born and bred in Sydney. You're right about Sydneysiders and friendship. It is harder to make friends in Sydney. Sydney, since the late 1800s, has always been more of a business city, and (in my opinion) I feel that this culture has contributed to this social atmosphere. Although, once you do make friends, they tend to be very solid. I live in Melbourne because, to me, it's a far friendlier and more social city. It suits my personality more. But I think over the last 200 years Melbourne has developed as a more social city. It has always been thought of as more of an art city. So my point is I think it depends on which part of Australia you live as to how quickly you can make friends and create your social circle.
Hi can we be friends?
Bull come to Brisbane and if your a southerner to live it takes to longer to be excepted. I’ve been in Brisbane for 42 years and Queenslanders still whinge about southerners come up here and people from over seas taking their jobs . Sydney siders are lot more friendlier than Queenslanders
@@cobbler7025what a load of rubbish. Sounds like you’re the whinger.
@@cobbler7025 `my family are Queenslanders - `my grandmother's mother the only school teacher in Toowoomba and her father the only Policeman when it was a 1 horse town. Many school holidays spent with relatives growing up so I know QLD well and lived there for 8 years. So not bull know it well!!
Born and raised in Sydney from Italian migrants....the 80s and 90s were awesome...there was more of a oneness in the communities. I now feel like we have lost that slowly and now I see isolated groups...some that aren't interested in blending with us...I feel like I need to make all the effort...I don't know if it's the same in other countries...but I feel like a stranger in my own country now.
You have a beautiful gentle way and I could listen all day. Thank you for sharing.
The grace and aura in your appearance. The fluency and the correctness of your spoken English are quite admirable. Well done, Chioma.
I honestly agree with you. she is so fluent. It feels good to know you are a Nigerian and representing well. Well done
Why celebrate the proficiency in the colonial language? Im curious
An excellent video and spoken beautifully Chioma. As a born and bred Aussie may I say we are very happy to have you here. I wish you all the best for your future.
Thank you so much Cheryl. Glad you liked the video.
Would like to reside in Australia 🌏 soon
@@SeunFunmi_123You would be most welcome!
@@SeunFunmi_123 Me as well as a Black American 😃
Hello there beautiful how are you doing today? I hope you're having a great and beautiful new year, ❤🎈 may this year be brings you good health wealth and joy Amen 🙏 do you think we could be friends?
@@cherylt2823
As an Aussie to see your video omg I love it Australia really does have everything and love how you touch on the indigenous side of here too ❤❤❤
My husband and I are residing in Thailand for work at the moment and we miss our home in Sydney so much!! Australia is indeed the best place, the people, the food, the animal -we miss everything. However we also appreciate the opportunity to be able to live in Asia for a few years in our lives to experience more.
Why work at Thailand when the salaries are gnerally lower tho?
How's life in Thailand dear?
No place like Australia
@@herio7776Thailand is considered yo be half as expensive as Australia is. You don't need to make as much when your money actually gets you further where you are.
@@ChristopherX30 True. But earning in THB after AUD is just mental... Their salaries aint much as well
I'm quite impressed with this factual and balanced presentation of life in Australia. I've already subscribed and would like to see more of your presentations. Hoping to be in Australia in January.
Thanks for the review and I was very pleased and looking forward to visiting some day.
Thank you for the video Chioma. It's interesting seeing the prospective of Australia from fellow immigrant here who is from a very different part of the world that I come from.
You should head up north to Cairns or Post Douglas in April or May to avoid the winter and enjoy the 30 degree winters in the tropics. Come back down south in the September or October when it gets too humid up north, but the weather is warming up down south. Australia offers everyone who lives here a year long summer ❤
It's nice listening to you Chioma. You've said it all and am looking forward to be in Australia 🇦🇺 someday. It's one of my dream Countries. Can't wait to ve there and explore this very beautiful country
Thanks so much for the information as I am relocating there by next year so I am doing the foundation work setting me up for success in the transition. Your perspective is very helpful. I have subscribed.
This was a wonderful briefing about Australia and you made it very clear and understandable,will wait for the next video.
Thanks for this awesome video! We are lucky to have you. You are definitely a great ambassador for Nigeria! I lived in Flemington (Melbourne) for a while and was in an area with lots of African people. It was great to be able to go to the gym and make friends with them and learn more about them. It's good to see more African Australians. Not just for the food but the lovely, generous people.
Your enthusiasm and good nature shine through. You are exactly the type of immigrant every Aussie would love. Eight years here? You are truly one of us now. You are home.
Aww, thank you🙏
8yrs born & bred
One of us now or the day you first came Australia I believe lucky to have you and your family from day one
@@lifewithchiomaAs a retired Immigration officer I totally agree! 🤗
We accept all humans, not "types". We are diverse.
Great video and detailing what we do well and also, what we can do better. Always great to hear. Great to have you here and wish both you and your family all the best.
Great to hear, I hope you will post others.🎉
i was born and raised here and even i have issues with making friends these days, it wasnt always like this here though, people used to live and stay put in places for generations of their family etc but since globalisation on steroids kicked in here people are a lot more transient (work/employment and things like affordable housing forces people to move long distances away from loved ones etc) and being split up from extended family and the people you grew up with is now pretty normal, its definitely changed the nature of friendship here, people just come and go now
I love how very articulate you are, Chioma. I might have to come take some english lessions from you😀 (I'm Nigerian as well). I wasn't looking to visit Australia, but I might, just because of this video. I've been in Canada for the past 13 years. From all what you've said here, Canada is very similar to Australia (bar the weather). Very family oriented. The thing you said about getting doctor's appointment is true here as well, especially if you are looking for specialists. It could take years. It is expensive to live here and getting worse by the day. Canadians are generally friendly. I don't think they are that cut with not wanting to be friends, but in general, you can make friends if you are someone that is curious and adventurous enough to go outside your community. As I'm sure you know, Canada is immigrant-heavy and alot of times, the immigrants stay in their community circles. Filipinos do this, Nigerians, and Indians..even the Chinese...but if you are someone who is more of an extrovert, you could make friends from whereever, with whomever...If we even make it to Sydney. Would like to see you and the family. We have two kids and I think it would be fun to visit. You better not give us the Aussie treatment of not wanting to be friends. :) I've subscribed. I will check out your other videos. It's a pleasure to be here.
Learn english from Chioma !!!! So mmm im lost..
What about your Nigerian language, you dont have one of your own?? The colonizers left us handicaps
Thanks Chioma. Thank you, for all that you do!!! Happy New Year!!!"Courage is the first step to change, and persistence is the key to success." - Winston Churchill🙂
This is such a great summary of life in Australia, thank you and hope you continue to comment on and describe your experiences 😊
I go through the same motions. Happy when the sun is up longer and it’s warmer weather. I’m told this phenomenon is called Seasonal Depression. I’m happy to hear about your mood changes because that makes me feel less crazy about it!
I'm the same as well and I know others who are too, you're definitely not alone!!
Your opinions are spot on. I wish more Australians had your observational abilities.
Yeah this is pretty accurate.
Travelling to other developed and developing countries makes you really appreciate Australia. Definitely stable, safe, beautiful and lots of space.
When you mentioned that people don't tend to make friendships from the workplace, you're probably right. For me personally, I tend to compartmentalise and segregate these relations to keep it professional (depends on your workplace culture and profession I guess).
For example, I like to have a drink with my friends from outside work once in a while but I don't want to drink or be around people drinking at a work function. I've seen these things get messy.
Medical "Wait times" is only for Specialised surgery. Ordinary doctor's appointments require waiting mere days, at most.
Your points were beautifully discussed. Good weather and safety are just everything for me.
I agree, nothing beats safety. Great weather is a nice bonus too. Thanks sis.
All well explained Chioma. Keep it up. I reside in Perth, WA. My 3rd year in Australia with my family and we are loving it.
Please how can I reach you, would love to ask a few questions about migrating to Australia
I love to hear it! Keep enjoying😊
I really appreciate your introspective and non-biased view of Australia. Looking forward to visiting one day.
Thanks .. you are very genuine, and have change d my perception of coming to Australia. Will give a try.❤ Thanks
Regarding the “becoming friends” thing, I actually think it’s a generational thing.
I’m 36 and a parent and nowadays I find it very hard to think of HOW to make friends outside of work. At playgrounds I’ll speak to parents, I speak to my neighbours, too. But it’s hard to actually say “come over for dinner” or stuff like that. And I think it’s a generational thing.
Its more of a "as people get older they become set in their ways" and if you want to make friends you simply look for places to meet people that align with your beliefs, interests and hobbies. I'm 42 and a parent and its just a matter of putting the time and putting yourself in a position to make new friends. That said I do agree with the statement of some generations had it easier EG before my time with communities and people having to engage with each other on a more inter-personal level to get things done but that was even before my time.
Very well said Chioma. I strongly agree that Australia is a beautiful country. I’ve been here for 38 years and no regrets whatsoever very thankful instead that I live here. Such a magnificent country to live in. Cheers.
Thanks for stopping by!
How can I get admission and relocate with my family?
I've enjoyed your video, you're very well spoken and provided a good summary. I've been here most of my life.
I enjoyed watching your video. For me, I agree with most, if not all that you said about Australia. Thank you ❤️
Thank you for your beautiful and precious videos. I really love the way you express yourself! I have travelled to Western Australia in August and was mesmerized. Now I'm considering emigrating as a social worker to Western Australia 🥰
Warm regards from Germany
Daniela
You're most welcome Daniela. Glad you stopped by and good luck with your migration plans.
I was born and WA and lived here all my life so I'm a little bias, but it is a beautiful place to live on so many levels. I hope you do come to WA to live Daniela, all the very best.
Great video! I have lived in Sydney for 42 years and still loving it! I love the blue skies, the sunny weather, the beaches, the people, the diversity of food and culture, flora and fauna, to name a few.
Awesome, i am Sydney will like to meet you one day.
Nice to read that you still love it 42 years later. Thanks for dropping by.
also we only have to travel abroad for sights, because we have all the food here lol. the thai food in thai town in sydney is better than what i tasted in bangkok on holidays there lol
Sydney has zero culture. IMO it's the most boring state, overly conservative and pretentious. Obviously as a Melbournian I must have this opinion 😅
Can't stand Sydney people are mean, traffic is awful everything closes at 6pm. I wish i could love this city however i have met such toxic people in Sydney and the suburb design are awful
This is very insightful. Thank you Chioma
Hi. I don't normally watch this type of content but I enjoyed your genuine and pertinent observations. Please keep it up. We'll done.
Thank you sister for acknowledging the black history of Australia and the fact that there are different countries and language groups within our continent ❤️💛🖤
Thanks for this well put together video, Chioma. As a fellow Nigerian who has lived in Melbourne for 12 years now, I can absolutely relate to and agree a 100% with the points you've raised here.
I love living here in 'Straya so much so that every time I have gone overseas (including to Nigeria), I have felt "homesick" after a few days! 😂
Good on ya for sharing.
P.S: You and my Missus are namesakes. 😊
Hello, chioma, thanks for your time, keep up the great job, so realistic, good command of English, true nija, watching you from Nigeria uniport choba ❤
wonderful video, I love the composure, the details are sooo well articulated. I love love love love it.
Thank you!
Having been in Australia for more than 3 years, this is one of the most honest reviews about Australia I have come across. Thanks for this @chioma
A quote: "The best place is the place you are in". 😊 wherever you are on this planet.
Says no one from war zones
Very incorrect
And I really love all the useful information that you put out there and me have a lived here almost all my life and I didn't know a thing about that is way cool.
This is wonderful and excellent video of yours. I enjoyed listening to all you said about Australia. Am from PNG. Australia 🇦🇺 is my dream home. I wish that one fine day if study/work take me there I would be more than happy to live in Australia.
Hi Chiaoma, thank you for sharing your experience. I'm originally from Indonesia and watching this video from Perth. always feeling grateful to be a part of this great community. we always keep this mateship spirit through eveyrthing in australia.
Thank you mama, I've been really encouraged by what I've heard, even though I have found myself at a cross road whether to let go of my career and profession (law) here in Nigeria and try to find a better life for my family or vice versa, and I believe Australia is the best place to be. Thank you so much for everything you're doing for us here on your channel, you're the best. Regards to your family.
Thanks for stopping by. Hope your plans go well.
Give it a go
Maybe try your luck as an Aussie Nigerian lawyer in Nigeria and help Nigerians improve their law and order situation.
Brain drain so lets take the brain from Nigeria and bring it to Australia by the help of Chioma who is also a Nigerian
No fun transitioning from a law profession to an uber driver.
As an Aussie, it’s really nice to hear your experience of settling here. Hope you continue to enjoy your life here.
Chioma, thank you for such an informative, warm and friendly presentation. I loved it. I am a 5th generation Australian and, like many others, regard multiculturism as the best thing that has happened to us. You are an ambassador both for Nigeria and Australia. Although we will never meet, I regard you as as a sincere and trustworthy friend.
Thanks for sharing. Australia is lucky to have people like you. :-)
Great content and very well presented. I subscribed within the first few minutes of watching. Listening to you is almost therapeutic!😊
Aww, thanks!😊
Its been a long while I watched a quality content like this❤ kudos to you Chioma. You're exceptional 👏
This is the first time I am seeing you and like you so much. You are so relaxed and intelligent.
Thanks for the honest review. That was really interesting. I agree Australia is certainly not a utopia, I would hate to think that we couldn't improve the place. In fact its the obligation of all our citizens to try and find these faults so they can be fixed and we can find areas of improvement. Often its our immigrants that are the forefront of these kinds of changes. Keep up the great reviews!
It might be the friendship thing is a big city thing. I agree with you oftentimes genuine friendships can take a long time to establish. I find that friendship can be easier, deeper and more enduring in smaller country towns though.
You're welcome and thanks for watching.
Nigeria is since Adam and Eve weather is summer time but still Chioma left go to Australia
I'm a Malawian, planning to see Australia next year Gods willing but i love watching your videos so much esp how you present things you are very intelligent Chioma kkkkkkkk its good to think outside the box more esp when you are talking to a large number of people... keep it up
Hope to see you face to face😂
Aww, thanks a lot. I hope all your plans work out for you.
Spot on! Very balanced view on Australia.
Great video. Same observation and experience when I stayed in Melbourne , Australia years ago. It is really a good place to live.
The casual dress you mentioned is interesting. As an older Australian (74) it is very different to my younger days where formal attire was expected in certain situations, eg going to the movies etc. Weddings and funerals were a very formal affair but now it seems any attire will do.
Thanks for giving me a reality check. As an Australian I can be quite critical of this country, but it’s good to keep things in perspective.
Critical as in what
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I have lived in Perth, WA, for 27 years, and I love it
( born in UK).
Enjoyed seeing your vlog.
I agree with you. I miss dressing up as well.
Great video. ❤❤❤
Hi Chioma, I hope you see this message! Your video came up in my feed and I was so excited to see my old work colleague. A very informative, inclusive and balanced perspective
Hey Karen! Longest time.Hope you have been well and life has been kind. So happy that you stopped by here and enjoyed the video🙏
I just stumbled across this video and thought I’d give it a watch. As someone who is born and raised in Sydney, thanks for refreshing my appreciation of our beautiful city and county! Times are tough atm, but at the end of the day the majority of us are weathering the storm thanks to the pure luck of being in Australia. Also, I would agree on your point about making friends. Aussie are very friendly and approachable, but very surface level. I will admit I’m guilty of this! The older you get there harder it it to form new friendships and break into new group. However, having lived in the UK I would say that perhaps this is an issue faced in many western cultures given the individualist cultures of today…
Thank you for your insight regarding friendliness / friend barrier. My workmate that grew up in Nigeria occasionally dresses up and it looks so good, I dont mention it because im in shock and awe at the pure skill of how to dress well.
❤So informative, thank you Chi. I love Australia more because of you.
Great video.
Chioma, welcome to Australia, you are exactly the type of migrant that we need, I wish you well.
Thanks Patricia!
Awesome vid Chioma. Aussie really sounds like a great place! If possible could you please do a vid comparing Sydney and Melbourne or Brisbane?
Thanks. I will see about the video idea - thanks for that too.
Well said, Chioma. I enjoyed it. My late older brother who had attended a military institution for officers in Melbourne, Australia, years ago told me something that surprised me. He said that of all the soldiers with whom he was training he was the only one with a university degree. However, I found later that in some countries, one may be commissioned into the officer ranks without having a university degree at all.
It's rare for an army recruit to have a university degree at all on this side of the world. The army is seen as an alternative lifestyle to being academic.
First video I’ve seen of yours. I am Australian and I agree with all of these. Particularly the bit at the end with the friends part. 😂. So true!!
Hello Chioma. It's my first time watching you and I really enjoyed your review and perspectives on Australia. I was born here and I would say your observations are accurate. You will find differences when you visit different States though. Sydney is spectacular and people will help you out but Sydneysiders in particular seem reluctant to make new connections. They go about their business. To a lesser extent in other cities too. In the country areas they tend to open you with open arms if they feel safe with you. Very warm people. All-in-all we're friendly. Thanks for your video.
Brisbane is the laid back Sydney of the 90 early 2000. Chioma would love to see some travel videos suggest lighting ridge it's got the heat😂😂
Congratulations 🎉 loved your video
As an older Australian and well travelled over many years also around Australia for 5 years in a "tin can"
caravan I so love our country and it is great to hear/see that our "new" Aussies are enjoying this country too
We all know our strengths and weaknesses. ❤
You have turned full-blown Australian. The way you speak tells the difference. Once we hear people who are open-minded, people who don't generalise their comments... wawooo.
It's my first time on your channel and I enjoyed every bit of it. Weldone mate!
Thank you! Your thoughts are much appreciated.
First time watching a video that represents my views on Australia. Spot on.
Great review, well done. Subscribed.
Well, I have an interest in moving to Australia...I'm a first timer here and have just hit the subscribe button because I want to be informed
Great video, fairly diplomatic & good to hear an up to date view of Auz from a person of colour.. I have Auz friends in UK that describe their homeland & that's cool, but always good to see & hear many different opinions.. especially about the spiders! The reason I watched this vid is the final piece of info you gave... Many thanks for your time with this, hope to see more. Especially about the beaches 😊
Beautiful thanks for telling us about Australia 🇦🇺 am watching you from Wales in UK
I have visited Melbourne some years back and I always pray 🙏🏻 to get another opportunity to settle there some day GOD willing ❤
This video was so inspiring! I'm planning to study in Australia in 2025 and you really helped me. Thank you!😊
I’m from South Africa, moved in March this year. Been following your videos since I was busy with my visa 189. Your info is really helpful and useful , thank you so much for that. Keep them coming please .
I love Australia (Sydney) for that it’s safe. I love running I literally run at any hour alone as a female and it’s all good ❤
I am in SA too, we are looking at leaving next year. Hope you are enjoying everything that side
@@hadiyohwemende-mz7mc I love it here. And all the best with the move.
You're welcome. Safety is everything!
@@lifewithchioma hello Chommy thanks for this wonderful video
Hello,
How long did your 189 visa processing take when you applied?
I am sharing this video because this is the complete summary of everything I have been trying to explain to my friends back home.
Awesome video. As someone who lived in Africa for a decade and spent 2 decades in Australia, our experiences merge well.
It’s my 5th year in Australia and I couldn’t agree more on all the points of your review. PS you’re so articulate 🙏
I definitely agree with you about making friends. It is very hard these days and I’m not sure why we have gone that way.
People are too into their phones. Nobody chats anymore.
Australia is awsum. As a solo female RV traveller there is no way I could travel 5 years full time like this in any other country, feeling absolutely safe with the help of our technologies. There were only a few areas in the vast outback where i could not get online but there were always lots of freecamps full of Aussie Nomads travelling across The Big Red to magical coastal views. If we work and contribute to this country we can have a fabulous life.
This is a well made video, as a person who prefers warm/hot environments, australia looks like a wonderful place.
I live in Sydney and also dislike cold weather and winter in general! Also an extended period of rain affects my mood in a negative way. Thank you for this :)
It gets pretty bloody cold here in Melbourne in winter though it doesn't snow.
This is Grand! Thank you very much for this video. I am planning to move to Australia, I have always loved the country for many many years and the love remain as fresh as ever,
I just found your video today and I’m just following in love with you. I like the way you speak.
Great summary of Australia - accurate and insightful