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.

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 🖤💛❤️

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 👏 👏👏

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.

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.

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.

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

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 :)

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

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

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.

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 ❤❤❤ ✌️✌️✌️

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.

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.

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.

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

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 ❤

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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 ❤❤❤

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.

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 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.

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

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!

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

This is very insightful. Thank you Chioma

This is such a great summary of life in Australia, thank you and hope you continue to comment on and describe your experiences 😊

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.

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

wonderful video, I love the composure, the details are sooo well articulated. I love love love love it.

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

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. 😊

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 .. you are very genuine, and have change d my perception of coming to Australia. Will give a try.❤ Thanks

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

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

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 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🙂

Spot on! Very balanced view on Australia.

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.

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😂

I enjoyed watching your video. For me, I agree with most, if not all that you said about Australia. Thank you ❤️

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

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

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.

Excellent communication skill Chioma😊. Weldone

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.

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

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

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.

I love this video chi, this is one of your best videos for me cos i enjoyed every bit of it.

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.

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…

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.

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

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.

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.

Its been a long while I watched a quality content like this❤ kudos to you Chioma. You're exceptional 👏

First time watching a video that represents my views on Australia. Spot on.

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.

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.

Great review, well done. Subscribed.

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!!

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 😅..

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

Great summary of Australia - accurate and insightful

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 ❤

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

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. !

I've enjoyed your video, you're very well spoken and provided a good summary. I've been here most of my life.

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.

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

Been following you finally my family and i relocated to UK ❤

I agree with you. I miss dressing up as well. Great video. ❤❤❤

❤. I have lived in Perth, WA, for 27 years, and I love it ( born in UK). Enjoyed seeing your vlog.

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.

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

❤So informative, thank you Chi. I love Australia more because of you.

Awesome video. As someone who lived in Africa for a decade and spent 2 decades in Australia, our experiences merge well.

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

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.

This is a beautiful video, you did a great job

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.

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 😊

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 ❤

Oh ❤it! Thank you sister

It is beautiful watching your video Sis❤! Great update🎉

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.

The "making friends" issue at the end of the video, just relates to Sydney. ;-)

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 :)

Great well rounded video! Appreciate your perspective. Thank you! 🩵In reference to dressing down. I love it when I see a beautiful woman investing time in her appearance. And always compliment in passing. Please wear what you love! I’m just shy of 70 and don’t believe in trying to fit in! Dress up to the nines if you want! I dress for me, what makes me feel good and definitely not to impress anyone else. My mantra……go forth and conquer in style!♥️ Who could not love our beautiful country!