8 years later - what I love and not love about living in Australia

[@mysoullovessoul558]

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.

[@rogersampaio7450]

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...

[@oseniyusuf9999]

​@@rogersampaio7450 Same here. I am in the middle of the two..

[@rogersampaio7450]

@@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

[@gailstevens6831]

@@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.

[@rogersampaio7450]

@@gailstevens6831 thanks for the comment mate....I really appreciate 👍👍

[@markdamascus7878]

Every family has that one person who will break the family financial struggle, I hope you become the one 😊

[@claresmithy4667]

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[@antoniolabrasca9069]

This video got me hooked, and now I’m determined to become a billionaire in just two years! 💪💰

[@samanthadonaldson2246]

That's great! I'm motivated too! How can we achieve this challenge?

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[@kentprince4851]

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 ❤❤❤ ✌️✌️✌️

[@jovanmuskalutka3708]

Is true that Australia is deser country ?

[@it3ly800]

@@jovanmuskalutka3708Well most of it is a Desert. But by the coast also where most people live, it’s rather Temperate down south and Tropical up north.

[@miztropraineraine9923]

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.

[@vernaxxx8940]

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

[@mofo78536]

@@vernaxxx8940 Don't forget harder regulation against smoking and other stuff to reduce the burden on health care. Maybe a deal breaker for some (definitely won't fly in America), but many aussies seem to be okay with living a longer healthier life.

[@leelahollandnutritionistna6457]

The real solution for lifestyle degenerative conditions is natural health treatment, which​ is well established in Australia.@@vernaxxx8940

[@davidstanbury7527]

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.

[@nalugosafinah-hv3so]

❤❤❤ilove your video s am from Uganda married to Nigeria thanks from us iwant to ask if we can apply family visa

[@JoanAmasora]

I lived in Australia fir 45 years made my money ripped the country off and live in south east Asia now. The government and abbos drove me out so I ripped them off

[@andrewrykee8651]

@@JoanAmasora well its good you pissed off then and i bet your one of the scammers that still try to rip aussies off

[@josephlerz6889]

@@JoanAmasora We never lost a patriot by your account. Stay put then, At least you get more brands of beef queer noodles now.

[@JeremieG4Life]

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.

[@joycewanjiru6251]

Hi how can I get the a weth family

[@shazza160]

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.

[@daniella8400]

Where are you from and where in US are you?

[@nevermind5091]

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.

[@nevermind5091]

Australia is a very rich country and takes very good care of his citizens.

[@dongpedroyi]

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 👏 👏👏

[@zzz7815]

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

[@nevillecharlton8260]

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

[@zzz7815]

@@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

[@nevillecharlton8260]

@@zzz7815 ok thank you appreciate the information greatly though!

[@zzz7815]

@@buildingthegreatpyramid 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?

[@AdamCecot]

@@zzz7815I would say a country with lower taxes and more personal freedoms. Just my opinion. I’ve lived in Australia my entire life and things aren’t so good here anymore.

[@RoseHagan-d6z]

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.

[@ruthie2952]

Hi can we be friends?

[@cobbler7025]

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

[@Tony-eb5kh]

@@cobbler7025what a load of rubbish. Sounds like you’re the whinger.

[@RoseHagan-d6z]

@@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!!

[@stephp7778]

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.

[@TheMaximumsecurity]

You have a beautiful gentle way and I could listen all day. Thank you for sharing.

[@vurinz]

her accent is annoying to listen to

[@3amthoughts967]

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 🖤💛❤️

[@louiserawle8999]

The way you kill turtles is horrific!!

[@sherrylady01]

Awesome 💯👍🆒😎😍

[@patkelly6349]

Big deal. How many jobs have you had

[@kathrynperry992]

​@@louiserawle8999And some of the turtles, and Dugong, are protected species. Shame on you.

[@louiserawle8999]

@kathrynperry992 And if ever you witness the cruelty in killing a turtle ,you won't forget it.

[@cherylt2823]

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.

[@lifewithchioma]

Thank you so much Cheryl. Glad you liked the video.

[@SeunFunmi_123]

Would like to reside in Australia 🌏 soon

[@cherylt2823]

@@SeunFunmi_123You would be most welcome!

[@Trollingizlife]

@@SeunFunmi_123 Me as well as a Black American 😃

[@GorellJeff]

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

[@futurehopeobioma670]

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.

[@engr.humphreyokereke9918]

The grace and aura in your appearance. The fluency and the correctness of your spoken English are quite admirable. Well done, Chioma.

[@KE-dg2cj]

I honestly agree with you. she is so fluent. It feels good to know you are a Nigerian and representing well. Well done

[@sashalawrence4786]

Why celebrate the proficiency in the colonial language? Im curious

[@SaraSergio-yr5tg]

I thought I was the only one that noticed. Her English is A1

[@sabrinawilliams5788]

I am not surprise of your English skills, you seem to be well educated.

[@whatevs1700]

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.

[@sadiemakesmesmile]

"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.

[@whatevs1700]

@@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.

[@Colours01-c5r]

@@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.

[@meandrost2824]

The civilised among us don’t discuss the breakdown of civilisation. Nice clown take.

[@LouisaWatt]

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.

[@awahfelix5071]

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

[@j3ffy1000]

worse mistakes ever haha

[@TheSnowman518]

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 .

[@mark-wo2wj]

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'.

[@juliettst5203]

Not force. If you don’t register to vote then you don’t need to vote.easy

[@onahqueenene8936]

pls can u make a video on step by step path ways to relocate to Australia

[@JulietW]

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.

[@herio7776]

Why work at Thailand when the salaries are gnerally lower tho?

[@princessjessey4813]

How's life in Thailand dear?

[@nicole_holding]

No place like Australia

[@ChristopherX30]

​@@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.

[@herio7776]

@@ChristopherX30 True. But earning in THB after AUD is just mental... Their salaries aint much as well

[@OBJUAN.]

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 ❤

[@monogramadikt5971]

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

[@cooldewd35]

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.

[@lifewithchioma]

Aww, thank you🙏

[@danielelliott3963]

8yrs born & bred

[@danielelliott3963]

One of us now or the day you first came Australia I believe lucky to have you and your family from day one

[@r.fairlie7186]

@@lifewithchiomaAs a retired Immigration officer I totally agree! 🤗

[@graerindley6312]

We accept all humans, not "types". We are diverse.

[@dotrock969]

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. 😊

[@daredevil1189]

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.

[@ezekieljacob5795]

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

[@emmanuelanthony9791]

Hi

[@eufrocinawakley2243]

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.

[@lifewithchioma]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@danielabelamo6200]

How can I get admission and relocate with my family?

[@agnesgomana3902]

This was a wonderful briefing about Australia and you made it very clear and understandable,will wait for the next video.

[@nicholasbestevaar6064]

As an Aussie, it’s really nice to hear your experience of settling here. Hope you continue to enjoy your life here.

[@ST-co7yt]

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.

[@gskfarmsgh5907]

Awesome, i am Sydney will like to meet you one day.

[@lifewithchioma]

Nice to read that you still love it 42 years later. Thanks for dropping by.

[@klausschwab-f4o]

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

[@psychic5719]

Sydney has zero culture. IMO it's the most boring state, overly conservative and pretentious. Obviously as a Melbournian I must have this opinion 😅

[@benjamingygi3327]

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

[@ashleypizel7167]

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 ❤❤❤

[@jgonsalk]

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.

[@Hhammer]

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.

[@Dimmers]

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.

[@staceykasirye3455]

So inspiring!! I was on exchange in Australia last year (Perth, to be specific) and I just loved being there. I loved the diverse and breathtaking natural landscapes. I loved how laidback the work and school culture and overall lifestyle was (a contrast to the pace of life endorsed in the city I currently live in). I loved how multicultural it was. I'm about to graduate and I'm contemplating what's next, where next, and this video reminded me of why it felt so magical being there. I really think I'll come back✨Thank you for your video!

[@brightmezie5791]

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

[@donstewart396]

You will need a lot of money. It's a very large country and expensive cost of living. But it's a great country. My home. 😊

[@danmckeown2081]

As an old Aussie, I respect your observations and generally agree with them. Its great to dee our new citizens have made such good observations . Keep it up and welcome here

[@74alyse]

I learned something today about the black aboriginals, the medicare appointment wait time ,food ,beaches & a new word "commonsensical". You did a great job with your tone how you also delivered your information. Thank you...

[@BalefulBunyip]

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.

[@lifewithchioma]

You're welcome and thanks for watching.

[@ezekieljacob5795]

Nigeria is since Adam and Eve weather is summer time but still Chioma left go to Australia

[@abiodunosaiyuwu3840]

Thanks for the review and I was very pleased and looking forward to visiting some day.

[@Drlarkky]

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

[@andrewglenn7283]

Your opinions are spot on. I wish more Australians had your observational abilities.

[@budawang77]

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.

[@khalildjenandar6902]

Critical as in what

[@DzynesArtisan]

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.

[@23Wolgan]

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.

[@opeyemiadedokun785]

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.

[@chidinmaeze7530]

Please how can I reach you, would love to ask a few questions about migrating to Australia

[@lifewithchioma]

I love to hear it! Keep enjoying😊

[@Geistkaempferin]

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

[@lifewithchioma]

You're most welcome Daniela. Glad you stopped by and good luck with your migration plans.

[@24JJ821]

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.

[@samiullahkazra8017]

Oh Choima, it’s an awesome presentation. i'm planning to go Australia, so it would be really helpful for me as well as diminished a little bit anxiety of mine. Again thanks Choima.❤❤

[@patriciadunmore9767]

Great video. Chioma, welcome to Australia, you are exactly the type of migrant that we need, I wish you well.

[@lifewithchioma]

Thanks Patricia!

[@levistoker8613]

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…

[@garrytownsend6354]

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.

[@etietteudomessien8729]

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!

[@lifewithchioma]

Thank you! Your thoughts are much appreciated.

[@SharylForster-om5uw]

Thank you for your unbiased opinion. I lived in Australia years ago and just loved everything about the country and the people. Nice to hear your words. I am a Canadian 🇦🇺🇨🇦

[@aussiejim5688]

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.

[@danielelliott3963]

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😂😂

[@lynetteburston3358]

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. ❤

[@adolfosofiao]

I really appreciate your introspective and non-biased view of Australia. Looking forward to visiting one day.

[@Littythaplug1]

Thank you sister for acknowledging the black history of Australia and the fact that there are different countries and language groups within our continent ❤️💛🖤

[@MichaelHand-s3o]

I lived in Australia for 6 years and had a great time .. I moved back to the UK 20 years ago and never regretted it! I love the easy access to the euopean continent and just love the cultures and music it has to offer especally in the UK..Australia was great and i made some very good freinds . Ultimately Europe just does it for me .. God bless Australia but the UK rules ..

[@tonybayus8653]

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.

[@lifewithchioma]

Thanks for stopping by. Hope your plans go well.

[@danielelliott3963]

Give it a go

[@SH-fg1lk]

Maybe try your luck as an Aussie Nigerian lawyer in Nigeria and help Nigerians improve their law and order situation.

[@ezekieljacob5795]

Brain drain so lets take the brain from Nigeria and bring it to Australia by the help of Chioma who is also a Nigerian

[@liebuster-u2f]

No fun transitioning from a law profession to an uber driver.

[@lalruatpuiikhiangte7030]

Love your video. I’m also an immigrant living in sydney for 10 years. Agree with almost everything especially about making friends 😊 it can be challenging but not impossible. In my experience, the wait times at hospitals or GPs are a lot shorter than what you said, although I’ve never been to see a specialist. I love sydney - I feel so blessed to live in this beautiful safe city. I always tell everyone that the only downside is how expensive it is.

[@jenniferomari372]

This is the first time I am seeing you and like you so much. You are so relaxed and intelligent.

[@pamplemoussejus7583]

Thanks for sharing. Australia is lucky to have people like you. :-)

[@Mottohead73]

Your observation about us are very fair. I’m a little embarrassed about how we are so guarded in making deeper connections with people we meet later in life.

[@lifewithchioma]

Don't be. I have made some really great friends here regardless. The world generally is just a little different these days. Thanks for watching!

[@ayelabowosina5792]

I agree with you. Overall, making friends could be somewhat influenced by societal culture, but then, greater influence resides within individuals.@@lifewithchioma

[@syd7801]

@Mottohead73 I reckon there's a reason why Australia evolved that way culturally, so don't feel badly. As an "outsider" I've just learnt to adapt and go with the flow - I enjoy the friendly conversations, then move on and don't place expectations on people to stick to me like white on rice

[@kckazcoll1]

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 :)

[@ChySpace]

Your points were beautifully discussed. Good weather and safety are just everything for me.

[@lifewithchioma]

I agree, nothing beats safety. Great weather is a nice bonus too. Thanks sis.

[@kingl9801]

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!

[@missshady1760]

I'm the same as well and I know others who are too, you're definitely not alone!!

[@drewbuckleymusic]

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.

[@violethansford5437]

Great to hear, I hope you will post others.🎉

[@theraregem-3]

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

[@isle3415]

You're so well spoken. As someone who's moving to Australia i found this extremely helpful

[@victorasekunowo7683]

This lady speaks very good grammar. She portrays Nigeria positively. Keep it up.

[@dumisilem]

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 ❤

[@LifewithHadiyo]

I am in SA too, we are looking at leaving next year. Hope you are enjoying everything that side

[@dumisilem]

@@LifewithHadiyo I love it here. And all the best with the move.

[@lifewithchioma]

You're welcome. Safety is everything!

[@ijeomaokeh6441]

@@lifewithchioma hello Chommy thanks for this wonderful video

[@gilberta.mahama]

Hello, How long did your 189 visa processing take when you applied?

[@mikespike2099]

Also depends where you live in Australia 🇦🇺… it’s a big place! Tasmania is quite deferent from Darwin!

[@graerindley6312]

A quote: "The best place is the place you are in". 😊 wherever you are on this planet.

[@AndreaWhy-ky3zj]

Says no one from war zones

[@natsuki8821]

Very incorrect

[@dalitsochika979]

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😂

[@lifewithchioma]

Aww, thanks a lot. I hope all your plans work out for you.

[@karentriggs7272]

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

[@lifewithchioma]

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🙏

[@xxxxjet1982xxxx]

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.

[@Sooz007-l3b]

People are too into their phones. Nobody chats anymore.

[@gold3084]

It gets pretty bloody cold here in Melbourne in winter though it doesn't snow.

[@jackbarrie6007]

Not yet

[@ayoernest2933]

Came into Australia about a week now and trust me I am soo loving everything about Australia 🇦🇺, just stumbled on this video on KZbin and decided to follow, love your content

[@oseniyusuf9999]

Will you mind being my friend I am hoping to get a work visa for Australia soon.

[@r.fairlie7186]

@@oseniyusuf9999 I’ve been retired since 2000 due to a genetic musculoskeletal disorder that takes a lot of my vision and energy away and I’ve also found that there’s been a lot of changes in immigration policy since then. However, I suspect that some issues won’t have changed very much. You can go online and check if the following information is still relevant. If you’re between 18-26 (or 28?) there’s the working holiday visa which is open for nationals of a number of countries. It’s a reciprocal arrangement so citizens of these countries can apply for the same type of visa to live in those member countries for up to 12 months. It’s in the Temporary Resident visa category and holders can work for a total of 3 months within that year. The advantage of a TR visa is that you can apply for a Resident visa (permanent resident) if you receive a job offer from a company in Aust. and there’s a known shortage of people with your qualifications. You don’t need to depart the country and go to an Australian Embassy overseas to have it issued. In my time it wasn’t possible to apply for change of status if you entered on a Visitor visa (usually for tourism or visiting friends or relatives). Employment is prohibited for holders of a Visitor visa. However if you were to receive a job offer during that time and the company wants to sponsor you, check the Immigration information online for Employer Nomination / Sponsorship. For this kind of change of status it was always necessary in my time in the Dept of Immigration to depart Aust. and have the paperwork processed at an Aust. representation overseas. This was often New Zealand and there’s the Australian High Commission in Christchurch and the Australian Consulate-General in Auckland. (A High Commission is the same as an Embassy but they’re only in member countries of the British Commonwealth.) I hope this is helpful for you. Unfortunately I no longer have any contacts from that time.

[@emekaibem6733]

Great content and very well presented. I subscribed within the first few minutes of watching. Listening to you is almost therapeutic!😊

[@lifewithchioma]

Aww, thanks!😊

[@NurseDeo]

So far, I love everything about Australia 🇦🇺

[@spiritinmotion1327]

Watched your vlog when you were preparing to come to Aussie. I'm happy you made it.😀

[@LesegoModisanyane-d8k]

Your love for the country shows in your content dear You look very happy.😍

[@shazk3167]

Waiting for more videos from you as a nurse from the UK, definitely considering moving down after 20years in the UK soon.

[@emediongibanga8254]

Make more videos 😅

[@lifewithchioma]

It's a great place alright, and I love that you're finally here with us😊

[@etietteudomessien8729]

I am sharing this video because this is the complete summary of everything I have been trying to explain to my friends back home.

[@louisa3166]

Thanks. Enjoyed your video. Have lived here for a long time and agree with all of it but the two items that resonated most for me were the aspect of dressing. After 35 years I have so learnt to dress down that I now struggle to dress up! 😉 The other was about the people - on the one hand casual, warm and friendly but, on the other, more formal so new friendship groups are slower to realise.

[@anthonysmith1688]

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.

[@LunaWolf6891]

As a born and bread Aussie I think you got this spot on accept one thing. We don't say Shrimp on the barbie that's American.

[@jackiebuhle]

Awesome vid Chioma. Aussie really sounds like a great place! If possible could you please do a vid comparing Sydney and Melbourne or Brisbane?

[@lifewithchioma]

Thanks. I will see about the video idea - thanks for that too.

[@TessCarrillo]

Hi that was a good presentation, it covers a variety of topics that are pretty accurate especially Australian people find hard to have as a friend. Overall I love to live in Australia, I came when I was 22 years old and now I’m 76 years old WOW. Of course we have our family, work hard and now we’re enjoying our retirement. I had an opportunity to learn a new language, to study at TAFE College to work hard and earned my degree. I’m very happy with mine achievements. My children and grandchildren are doing great. We’re very blessed ❤

[@felixlingelbach2758]

A nigerian explaining Australia - that is dense content for an old german. Thank you, good job.

[@eddyk564]

Regarding weather, it depends which city you live in. In the east coast over the last few years at least, the weather has been quite humid and rainy with notable dips in rainfall over winter. Personally, I love winter in Sydney due to the bright blue skies most days and coldish but not super cold temperatures.

[@paulbrennan3091]

Thank U Mam ! Very beautiful lady ,with great Comments of our Country & people . And I might add ,So beautifully Spoken as well . Wise & educated,with Respect to all ,I thank U ! U R just a beautiful Example of the Great people, our Country wants, deserves, & will always be welcomed here . As an old Aussie gentlemen Who has travelled ,Worked & played Sport throughout the World ,I would not & Could not place Another Country above Australia ? My Heritage is of Irish,Scot,& English but Originally of many many years ago ! However ,Having Said this , there R many beautiful Countries Nations & people throughout the World . But people of other Nations Who have Come here, Each offering its own Swing on Australia Culture . So making us Richer , & hopefully yours as well ? Contributing to our Great Australian Society ! First time Watching U on yr Channel ,was So Impressed, I had to Subscribe,& Enjoyed yr Talk Immensely ,So thank U once again . Keep up yr great Work with best Wishes ☘️ from the North Coast of N.S.W. !

[@lifewithchioma]

Such thoughtful words, Paul! Thank you for watching and subscribing. Much appreciated.

[@petrusrossouw6018]

Great vid and totally agree on your comments. I love most of things in Australia and like you I also met more Africans in Australia than when I was in South Africa. I do love the multi-culturism and mostly the tolerance of other cultures within our borders. Yes there is room for improvement. Like you, I feel and am safe, even when I am a bit more paranoid when there are large gatherings, then my personal safety alarms go off. Things I don't like about Australia is that life has become insanely expensive, not sure how and why, but I think that is true for many other countries also. And I would have loved for Australians to embrace for people to have freedoms and common sense and encourage the idea of "common law" like we have in SA. So I feel like there are so many laws which mostly seems to be petty and should be something people can work out among them selves, without the government getting involved. So I feel I live in a police state where one is almost afraid to do something for breaking a law, and you have spend more time and money on legalities, insurances protecting you from suits, etc, than to just have a life. Not saying it is bad to live here. Just saying Ozzies can be more free and should be more free to do as they please, and thereby people should take on their own responsibilities rather than looking at the law or government for direction. I am also a warm weather person, but anything over 35 is just plan unpleasant for me.

[@ifeomaobata7598]

Just finished watching your video and I absolutely enjoyed it. I moved to Australia 10months ago to join my fiancé who’s Aussie. It’s definitely been quite the journey adapting to my new environment and for me we don’t live in any of the big cities which are obviously more multicultural than living in the countryside and so I haven’t been able to interact with much Africans/ Nigerians where I live and the closest city to me is Brisbane which is about 3 hrs drive away. Anyway I’m looking forward to being more settled and less homesick. I just wanted to say I totally get you when you were talking about your wardrobe changing and all cos I started to notice that immediately I got here I’ve had to tone down how I dress cos like you said things are very casual here like I wear shorts and sneakers to work 😅. I hope I don’t change so much from who I used to be 😅..

[@lamsmiley1944]

I hope you enjoy your life here. Best of luck for the future.

[@charliehotel6476]

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.

[@LaxmanSingh-kl8gx]

Well, I am from India as tourist. I came here in July this year(2023) may be here for about one year approximately. Really Australia is very beautiful country. Apart from lovely beaches and climate,I really love Australian people who are very friendly and helpful. Not seen any shorts of discrimination or harassment or unacceptable behaviour so far.

[@lifewithchioma]

It's great to hear you have had very positive experiences in Australia. Thanks for stopping by.

[@lamsmiley1944]

I hope that it remains that way and enjoy your stay. Thank you for visiting our country.

[@angelwings3128]

10-15 years ago it was always suits for Men & Women at work (corporate jobs) including ties for Men. Society has become more casual in recent years. I think that’s become a global trend.

[@gabrielangelius5269]

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.

[@EmmaCash1688]

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🙂

[@kryts27]

I'm born in Australia, so I will criticize it (by my own lights). In Australia, people often keep to themselves in suburbs. You may never even know the name of your neighbour even if you live next to them for a decade! This is more than busy focus (which is an excuse), this is an insular attitude. Not keen to be your friend is right. Living in Australia is like living alone in a large expensive house with no-one living with you, i.e. lonely and depressing.This is not so much the case in third world, local community matters more there and people are generally friendlier. Poorer yes, but friendlier; not stand-offish like Australians.

[@brianandrea3249]

I don’t think Australians are stand offish, but private. And I think this is a product of the suburban environment most of us live in. I lived in a tight court/cul de sac, and in such and environment you are literally required to be neighbourly and interact in order to get along. A consequence is that our neighbours and their extended friend groups are now life long friends who would often drop in unannounced for a cuppa and a chat. But moved to a regular suburban street and three years on we barely know our neighbours apart from saying gday. Aussies are not snobs but very friendly, but their needs to be a deeper connection for them to let you into their homes.

[@AndrewBlucher]

I always say hello to new neighbours. They don't generally go out of their way to introduce themselves.

[@westerlywinds5684]

I felt the same way when I lived there in the 1980's. Obviously it's still like that. There was nothing there down under that I couldn't do back home, so, I left. I also remember how racist Aussies were. "Keep Australia white" was graffitied everywhere on walls in Sydney.

[@brianandrea3249]

@@westerlywinds5684 no it’s not. I am a very brown skinned migrant who grew up here in the 70s. Barely experienced any overt racism then and nothing more recently. I’m sure it exists but it is something I haven’t seen or experienced for decades. I also have plenty of close friends of all nationalities. I find it hard to believe you couldn’t find any uniquely Australian experiences as there are plenty if you open your eyes. Sometimes I think that some people are so negative and closed minded, they go looking for faults rather than see what is in front of them.

[@westerlywinds5684]

@@brianandrea3249 Oh I remember very well. They called me a ‘wog’ and I’m Caucasian. I lived 4 years in Sydney and 1 year in Bendigo, VIC. They even tried to hit me with the car crossing the road with two full shopping bags. I never felt so lonely as living there on my own.

[@apolokaggwa6521]

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.

[@SnowofLight]

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.

[@VidaItinerante]

I agree with everything. I love living here ❤ Regarding making friends, I had a really shocking experience once. I was working for an Australian company for about 1 year. I had a good working relationship with another woman in my office, we're both around 35 years old. One day she invited me to get drinks after work and we had an amazing time. I know she has a 6 year old kid so I suggested that next time we could meet at a park or something and bring our families. She goes: I need to be honest with you, I don't think I have time to add more people to my circle of friends. I didn't even know how to reply lol Mixed signals much? 😅 I just said ok and we continued to have a professional relationship.

[@juliettst5203]

Well that’s is more like to the person not the whole country 😂

[@lordchickenhawk]

I've lived all over Oz, including Sydney. That woman sounds weird, I've never heard of anything like that anywhere here... but then I'm a lot older so it could still be a generational thing I s'pose, but I doubt it.

[@playlisttarmac]

Hi, I am a 5th generation Australian. We never say we are perfect that would be too much of a tall poppy. Yes we have problems that could improve. I am glad you like living here. Most of us enjoy living in Australia.

[@victorylapp]

5:30 To be fair, the spiders in Nigeria arent the types of spiders people ask of about Australia. The spiders in Nigerian Residential areas are mostly tiny white , non poisonous spiders. so people are asking about the rumors they hear or see about poisonous spiders in Australis, thats what you need to clarify

[@busayoadeyemo455]

I agree. I live in the UK as well and find the spiders really scary. Nothing like the Nigerian spiders. I wasn't even aware that they could be poisonous but the giant size and their sneaky nature can be scary

[@dianacasey6002]

I would suggest that all you need to do is look up the stats on things that kill in Australia and I think you will find that there are very few deaths from snakes and spiders. Sharks are another story, but I have a perfect solution I just don’t go in the ocean. We have lots of swimming pools and waterholes. 😊

[@Davo-i1s]

@@dianacasey6002 I have another suggestion if you are afraid of wildlife then maybe Australia is not the place for you....sorry as an Australian I dont feel a need to justiy living in Australia or to convince people to move here.

[@dianacasey6002]

@@Davo-i1s what ever floats your boat. I’m also an Aussie just in case you thought otherwise.

[@Davo-i1s]

@@dianacasey6002 I assumed that you were based on your comments. The only thing that we differ on is the solution mine is dont move here at all if you doubt that the country will meet your expectations is not up to me as an Australian to convince them otherwise...

[@YFIOFtho]

As a first generation Aussie whose parents migrated from Scotland I completely agree with what you're saying. Especially about how beautiful it is to be in such a rich multicultural society & the benefits of that - and that the rich aboriginal cultures should be more celebrated and central to our lives. Interesting comments on the making friends, that has been my experience too but I thought it might have been my ADHD and oversharing - I'm lucky to have a very close knit family & have clicked with and made a few great friends over my working life. Cant imagine you having any issues making friends, you seem lovely! thanks for sharing your experiences and love from Adelaide

[@barnowl.]

Before you develop a firm friendship, a period of being friendly and, 'testing the waters' goes before, regarding compatibility of personality, interests, beliefs, habits, ethics, etc. etc. It is not worth the time and energy of fully entering a friendship relationship at the beginning of a meeting to find there is little compatibility.

[@lifewithchioma]

Fair enough. Thanks for watching

[@heatherhallam8671]

I loved listening to your explanations about Australia. Lots of what you said in comparison between Australia and other countries helped me to see my home country in a much brighter light. Thankyou to for your respect of our first nation's people and their culture. I will ask that you look outside of the workplace that you have been working in, because the work culture you described is existent in one place. There are a wide variety of work cultures in Australia and sometimes it can be as nice as you described but it can also be hierarchical. For example, my husband works for a care service that requires him to wear a uniform that does not suit his work role, they have facility management and upper management. Facility management can be good depending on their own views on things but often upper management are not so great as they hold positions of authority but have no experience or understanding of what things are like on the ground level of that workplace, yet they are allowed to make decisions that effect what happens on the ground level. My husbands job, in some Facilities, is done by 4 or 5 people, but in his Facility, he is it because upper management doesn't think more people are needed for that role. Sadly there are not enough hrs in the day for him to achieve the workload that is required of him. Please don't take this as an attack. It's just an explanation of an experience outside of your own. But thankyou so much for making me look at my home country in a different light.

[@RyanLye1975]

Medical "Wait times" is only for Specialised surgery. Ordinary doctor's appointments require waiting mere days, at most.

[@tinfoilhomer909]

All criticism is a chance to improve, I'm an Aussie and I want you to keep us on our feet, teach us!