8 Reasons Why Living in Australia is Amazing | AUSTRALIA VLOG
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- 8 Reasons Why Living in Australia is Amazing | AUSTRALIA VLOG
We moved our family across the world and have been living on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia for the last 5 years. Life in Australia is THE BEST, so we ended up youtubing our story, sharing our lifestyle, and our love for our favourite place in the world!
Watch until the end for the outtakes!
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Hi Guys,,,I'm so happy you all love Australia, Welcome. I love your blogs as well..Say flying foxes 3 times quickly?...You guys are in a top state of Queensland, it's beautiful up there, I'm in dreary old Sydney,,..Actually Sydney isn't that bad, I have been here for 66 years. However I do go to Tweed Heads quite a bit..all the best to all of your family. Catch ya later..
@@martinwright6572 haha I'll have to try and film Ben doing that, it sounds like a drinking game now 😆. We are yet to visit Sydney, but it is high up on the list. Thank you so much for watching! ❤️
Kangaroos are lovely but I would suggest not to pat the male kangaroo. You'll get a rude awakening.
@@vickidianacoghlan8946 no definitely not. They look like they're on steroids haha - absolutely stunning to look at though ❤️
@@TheBAMFamalam Did you find it hard switching from drinking tea to coffee?
I moved here from England 42 years ago. Never had any desire to live anywhere else since then. You’re spot on.
I was once told by an American - who had never seen another country, I might add, that it was a "well known fact" that the US was the best country on earth. He was trying to convince me that I would be better off there, with no health coverage, and the lowest wages in the western world. I had responded that I was very happy here and that Australia is a nice country, hence his "well known fact" statement. I had been to the US - mostly New York City, but also to Long Island, where he lived. Although I was impressed with the famous places, the streets were filthy, you couldn't use a public toilet anywhere, and there were beggars and desperately unwell homeless people everywhere. I was also surrounded by well-meaning Americans telling me what they knew about my country and arguing with me if I explained the reality. I wanted to kiss the tarmac when we landed at Brisbane airport. LOL
We are also very grateful to be in Australia! 😁
if you're upper middle class or wealthy, maybe.
@@lifelongbachelor3651 nah fuck that, being broke in Australia is legitimately great fun. . . I've travelled this entire country just stingeing cash off of Centrelink.
Damn nigh every single person in this country will help you out no matter the situation, I fucking love this country.
I earn plenty now and am quite comfy, but I do look back on my poverty days with a bit of longing. . .
@@leviroch Dude just save a bank of money to go back to that life for a year or two then get back into it. You choose your life mate.
Another wonderful Pommy family who have embraced everything Australia....
Onyas..!!!
🥰 thank you 🇦🇺
@@TheBAMFamalam nah. You guys are Aussie's now. And very welcome 😃
I moved here over 8 years ago, and this is all so true. Can never see myself moving back to the UK. I got my citizenship last year and really feel that I'm a aussie and embrace the way of life and values.
Congratulations on getting your citizenship! We agree, we can't imagine ever leaving either 🇦🇺❤️
Way to go mate , good to have another convert from Blighty.
So tell me how did you get citizenship if I may ask
@@martunisschoeman3680 just followed the process when I was eligible. It took a long time.
@scottglover congratulations. I became an Australian years ago. More Australian than Brit now.
Can't wait to migrate to Australia with my family seems amazing . From trinidad.
It really is! Good luck with your adventure, keep us posted! ❤️
Yes the light, is what Australians miss when they go overseas, yes the night sky, flora and fauna, beaches, etc :) So glad you love living here, enjoy and welcome!
We are so incredibly lucky to live here, thank you 🥰
I was born in UK. Moved to Perth and now Iam a proud Australian. This is really the best country on Earth.
I'm so Happy 😊 for you all, that you have moved over here and love it. Congratulations for embracing our way of life.
Thank you so much, we really couldn't be happier ❤️
yeh mate I'm so glad you love Australia
Thank you ❤️
It’s funny, I love the UK. All that history, love the architecture and a million stories. However, if asked where I’d live in the world? Australia hands down. Thx for your positivity. 🇦🇺
Ditto, I love going out in London, all the building are so grand. I will enjoy every second when I visit ❤️
We were going to the UK last May. First on my list when international travel resumes. Yes, excellent place to visit. 😁
It’s a pleasure having people like yourselves here , good on you .
Ah thank you 🥰
Anyone else binge watching videos about what people think of our country? Also the free bbq one always seems to impress people, it's great just to call up some mates and say you wanna go to the park or beach and have a bbq :) Oh also subbed.
Thank you so much for watching and subbing! Free bbq's are defo a winner! 🇦🇺
I saw an article recently about a British MP who saw the free BBQs thing and thought it would be a great idea back in the UK. He implemented 3 of them and they were destroyed in 1 week. Apparently the people using them refused to clean up after themselves and thus they were destroyed.
@@ashleysmith91 That sucks, it's a respect thing to clean up after for the next person.
You should travel to the Whitsundays! Whitehaven is a must
We went there in January last year, it was incredible. Best holiday ever! 🥰
10 out of 10. Go to the top of the class. You can stay.
Haha thank you 😂 ⭐️
the dolphins are the shark protectors on patrol i surfed with them, good lads
They are incredible to see in the wild! How lucky are we? ❤️
Another great videos Bamers.
It’s people just like you that make Australia a great place to live.
Just a bonus that we have the best weather and beaches in the world.
#sunnycoast
You're the sweetest, thank you ❤️🥰
Thankyou so much for posting this video. Dad came from Yorkshire in the 1930s, married mum and lived here till he passed. I've been lucky enough to visit pommyland many times, a wonderful country. If people are accepting of differences like you two are then the new country that one chooses to live in can be "your home". It can be very difficult to adjust to a new environment but we've all done it for our family. With reference to the dolphins, you said the kids were at "nippers" without explaining what "nippers" is, how Aussie are you two. Take care and stay safe.
There is an island at the bottom of Aus it's a microcosm of aus but twice a beautiful you want to see beaches check out tassie.
Thank you my beautiful British brother and sister. I'm so glad to see that you moved here.
Thank you 🥰
Great vid I got emotional when you mentioned kookaburras in the morning.
Thank you for choosing to join as in OZ
It's so beautiful hearing them - everytime we get our phones out to record, they stop though 😆
Ditto i can’t imagine a more amazing alarm clock than my favourite bird anywhere in the world. When I hear them instant smile no matter what time ❤️🇦🇺
@@Robrulz666icloud we quite agree ❤️
So happy you love this country, I have travelled the world and not found anything like home.
I love that you include your outtakes.
We are loving sharing them, we are far from perfect on camera, but we do enjoy ourselves 😂
Honestly, I'm always surprised by how much migrants to Australia love our beaches. I grew up here so to me, it's normal and I'm not much of a beach person. And in regards to volunteering, Australians volunteer more than any other nation. I lived in the UK for a few years and loved it (Greggs!!) really missed the cafe/bistro/food culture Australia has. And it's so common to stay in shape and exercise here. In the UK, after work you'd go for a pint. In Australia, you play a team sport or go to the beach. I always laugh when non-Aussies move here and are amazed we have council provided BBQ's. It's normal to us :)
It's funny , we all assume that what we are used to is the norm 😁 Australians are defo very lucky to have incredible beaches... and BBQ's though 😁
😊
Thanks Guys, a good summary of some of the positives of Australia.
We're super glad you enjoyed it ❤️
Absolutely love your videos, it really helps to keep our spirits up whilst waiting for the world to recover from covid! Doesn’t look likely that will get to fly over until mid 2022, however watching you guys really makes the wait worthwhile! Congratulations on moving to Australia 👏😁
Thank you so much for your lovely comment, we feel honoured to be keeping spirits up! ❤️❤️❤️🇦🇺
This is so heartwarming😀.
🥰 thank you for watching ❤️
Looking forward to moving there next year, everything looks great!
We're sure you'll love it ❤️
Awesome video guys. 👍🏼🇦🇺🐨🦘
Love you guys welcome to Aussie🇦🇺❤️🇦🇺❤️🇦🇺❤️
Thank you so much 🥰
So good I had to watch it again!
Haha glad to hear you enjoyed it 😁❤️
Without a doubt the more I watch your video clips, the more I realize that you guys would have to be my favourite Poms. One for you Ben, it's good to see you standing your ground your getting more words in. HaHaHa. Hopefully if the God's smile upon me, I would love to have a beer with you both and shoot the breeze a little. Cheers for now.
You're the sweetest, thank you so much 🥰🥰
@@TheBAMFamalam I love each and every video you post!
@@edwardamosbrandwein3583 thank you so much 🥰
I don't know if anyone else felt this way, but as soon Bam started speaking, Pam from Gavin & Stacy immediately came to my mind
Oh gosh haha 😂
Glad you like it here... cheers from Sydney ✌😎
We love it 🥰
I have lived away from HOME for 30yrs. Thank you, you bought tears to my eyes.
That's lovely, thank you so much for watching ❤️
The night sky is great because in the Southern Hemisphere you see far more of the Milky Way, plus of course the clear clean skies.
It is beautiful ✨
Aussies will love you
Great video about the land of OZ.
I wanna see you find that fish and chip shop love to your family xx
We wish for that more than anything haha! We are devastated that they closed down.... we will be stalking their socials to see if they ever reopen somewhere else! xx
You really need to do some road trips out west. Your kids are the perfect age to go dig dinosaur bones at Winton or visit Dubbo Zoo in NSW. Yes, it will take several days to drive, but you will love the countryside, you will get some awesome video footage and your kids will love it.
Yes, we definitely do need to do that! We have so many adventure ahead, we cannot wait ❤️🇦🇺
@@TheBAMFamalam you HAVE to do the Nullarbor drive for the experience of you do a west coast road trip, but you will not enjoy it. . . It's a LOT of absolutely fuck all lol
Just wondering, have any of your UK relatives been over for a visit? If so, how did they find your new life? You always seem so happy x
We have had quite a few relatives visit us, they all enjoyed it, and are super happy for us. Thank you xx
Thank you for loving our country 😚😚😚 its not bad ahh 😆 and your Poms, amazing 😆😆😆😆😆😆. Thank you for a great video 😆😆
We couldn't not love it 🇦🇺 Thank you so much for watching 🥰
Hi. Liking the videos. Such a nice family. A suggestion for a future video. When living in Spain some years ago, everything seemed fine, but I remember at one point sitting down and thinking to myself- this is it. How long will it be before I return to Australia? Did I make the correct decision?
For a moment I had this real sense of dread.
But then life went on and all was good.
Maybe you could reflect on the move for you as a family and what strategies you have put in place to cope with the uprooting of your family and moving to the other side of the world.
Thank you so much, and that is such a great suggestion, we will definitely take your advice on that, we think our viewers will love it ❤️
It is really great to have you here, even if you are English!!!!
Haha, thank you... we think 😆
@@TheBAMFamalam We usually prefer Scots, Welsh, Irish, Manx, Jersians or Guernsians, well, anyone but English, but you are really nice and have made Australia a better place already. Good luck! Yes I am joking.....
@@Ray147 Oh haha 🙊
Light pollution makes it hard to see stars. If you aren’t in a city in Australia you can see a lot of stars. We had an exchange student from Japan live with us who had never seen stars.
Oh wow, we take these things for granted, and assume everyone has seen these things ❤️
I grew up on a cattle property that is 85kms from the nearest town, and I used to love lying on the lawn looking up at the sky at night…..with no lights or pollution, you could see so many stars…
The night sky in the Kimberley is truly a sight to behold,so clear and the stars feel close enough to touch.An unforgettable sight.
@@louiserawle8999 we look forward to visiting Kimberley one day, our cousin has been living there for a long time 😊
@@TheBAMFamalam You will be enthralled I promise you,I was and I am a 75 year old Aussie woman.
Work experience has been going on for over 40 years. I got a chance to do 2 weeks at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and later the same year I did 2 weeks at a real estate agent answering phones, typing etc. This was back in 1980. It gives kids around 15 or 16 a taste of what real work is like with having to be on time, correct dress etcand they get paid a nominal amount likely bucks a day (set by the Education dept) but some companies will pay them more if they do well.
The kids here don't get paid, but it is an exceptional opportunity for them. We are so grateful to the companies that have provided this experience for Lily ❤️
@@TheBAMFamalam
Here in Victoria, they have to get paid so that they are covered by Workcover.
Just wait until you get to the Centre!! I am in the Alice and would like to see you here
We would absolutely LOVE to visit Alice Springs! We wish we could travel for a few years around Australia, that would be awesome! One day though, we will make sure we get to Alice Springs 😁
We’re only just up the road, you’d be here in a couple of days. Always welcome
I’m an Aussie. We have the biggest coffee culture in the world. Did you also know we have the largest wild camel 🐫 population in the world. Did you know koalas 🐨 will be exist in 10 years. It’s sad . Also we work hard and when it comes to the holidays we love travelling and enjoying our time off. We work hard and also enjoy life. I’m glad your loving our country. It’s different scenery is amazing. Stay safe.
We sure are loving Oz, we certainly hope though that conservation work to protect our beautiful koala population and their habitat, can reverse the harm that has been done. That would be terribly sad.
We were aware that there is a huge camel population, are they more in the west? ❤️
love it
Thank you ❤️
Beautiful videos, from Melbourne
Thank you so much 🥰
Agree with most of that although the upsides and downsides are different around Oz. I still like to pop back for a real ale and steam train recharge periodically but that's not possible at the mo. But for those of us with a choice of two great places, how lucky are we?
We sure are! 🥰
We have the greatest country in the world 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🐨🐨
Sure do! 🇦🇺
Hi,l like your videos.You have a lovely family!
I am also looking to move to Australia as l am qualified dental nurse in Uk and my occupation is on DAMa list in south Australia but l don’t know how to start the process 🤔
@@Karen-vq5jz Thank you so much ❤️
@@Karen-vq5jz there is a step by step guide on our channel, which you may find useful. It's really worthwhile speaking with a mara registered agent, as they can give current advice on the type of visa that would be best for your situation - that way you know where you stand and what you need to do, to get the ball rolling 🇦🇺
I think that You (Ben and Madge and family) have improved Australia.
Awww thank you 🥰🥰
@@TheBAMFamalam Sorry about getting your name wrong. One should see the word before writing it!
We work to live, not live to work 🇦🇺
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Yes
There are 8000 beaches in Australia. So you should find a vacant one.
Easily 😁🏝
I need to save enough to move there!!!!
It's a pretty great life 🥰
So thankful my ancestors stole sum bread or somthn :)
🙊
I’m from Melbourne and in Sunshine Coast people aren’t great driving and checking around
Haha no comment 😆
There's plenty of work around especially in the hospitality industry. There's a shortage of skilled workers about.
Oh wow, please say that now with all the lockdowns :) and lack of vaccines.
Sunny coast is heaven.
It sure is, we are incredibly lucky 🥰
My youngest son lives in Germany and loves it.I told him he is crazy. I would never want to leave my glorious country.
Hiya,
New to your channel.
Dying to know have you guys try hot chips with chicken salt? 😂❤
My partner still living in the U.K plans moving here. (Central coast NSW) first thing I will be taking him is to the fish and chips for the poplaur chips with chicken salt ❤
Enjoying your videos ❤
Thank you so much for watching 🥰
This is a bit controversial.... but we hate chicken salt 😂 We hate to be negative Nancy's, but on this occasion 😬
@@TheBAMFamalam 🤣
The FLOOD Army that went to Queensland , insurance companies had to tell them to Stop !!! “We need to see the Damage done “ people standing side by side moving damaged stuff down to the road
❤️
I live in Melbourne
Hey guys great videos, what ages were you when you made the move to oz? Thanks
Hi, thank you so much ❤️ Ben was 36 and I was 31 😊
Yesss Australia
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You should definitely change the title of this video to Queensland hahaha
That’s a fair point 😁🦘
I am trusting that you have been told about dangerous ocean rip currents--specially at unpatrolled beaches. They can take you and your rescuers out to sea, never to be seen again!
Yes, absolutely, we only swim between the flags at patrolled beaches ❤️
I saw a load of bats in Sydney too when I was there
It's an incredible sight 🥰
Well living in the country I think that most people are fixated on beaches etc when there is so much more to be had in Oz. I have been here since 1978 and would change it for quids!!
We really enjoy coming inland a bit - it feels like so much more of an experience to us visiting country towns ❤️
@@TheBAMFamalam Yes well I had a choice when we came out here and one was to live in Queensland or NSW and in the end, came back to NSW and tried out some self-sufficiency style living (not recommended unless you know what you are doing and have a fair bit of financial backup) and it fell by the wayside but at least I live now on my own on five acres in a small town and just appreciate getting away from the rat race of the big urban areas.
I love Australia !🦘
Us too, we are so lucky ❤️🇦🇺
I live in Australia
Poms who actually like it here.....amazing. Onyas.
Well of course we do, what's not to love 😁🇦🇺
It is
😁
2:08 they're rainbow lorikeets
They are beautiful, we love seeing them ❤️
Do you live in Australia because I live in Australia this is like my first video with this you guys you’re totally right either
Hi, Yes we have lived here for 5 years now 😊
Comradery = "mateship"
Hi guys. Do you have children ? this is the first video of yours iv watched but iv subscribed! We are in the early days of considering a move. im an electrician, partner is a nurse, 2 little girls 2 and 8. Doing a lot of research before big decisions but these videos are great!
Thank you so much for watching and subbing! We also have daughters, they are in some of the episodes, and they recently did a Kids Q&A about emigrating, which you can find in the 'Our Move To Australia' playlist - czcams.com/play/PLilyqsb6tINyOxWtPL2rPhsuFheuk7taa.html
You and you're partner won't have any trouble getting work in those industries and the kids will love it👍
My man this country loves skilled immigrants. As an electrician you would earn more here than an oil baron in the middle east, and we are always DESPERATELY needing more nurses, there's always positions available.
I reckon your little'uns would love it here aswell. I grew up here in the 90s and I sincerely couldn't envision a better upbringing. . . Hanging with the kids in the street, making tree houses at the park, catching minnows and yabbies at the creek behind the park. . . Good times.
Internet is really shit here tho. . . Always comes as a surprise to most foreigners, so just keep that in mind lol
You swim outside the flags.. good luck with that
No swimming outside of flags here 😊
where about u live in sunshine guys? seems not crowded bit far from cbd?
Hi, we are about 20 mins away from the CBD 😊
Are they Hills? Normally, mountains are a lot higher.
I think there is a mixture on the footage in this video - the mountain that we filmed on is one of the smaller ones locally ❤️
Tell me which area do you stay in Australia because it's the sea on the one side and the mountains on the other side which area in Australia is that
We're on the Sunshine Coast in QLD 😊
you might have to tell your audience what nippers are. How they guide children to be beach aware etc, over to you. ...
That is an excellent point - I think we have spoken more about it in other videos, but we should probably explain it in every video where we mention Nippers, thank you 😊
Another one is the AFL (Aussie Rules, Footy), Australia’s most popular sport. Please pick a team and take the time to go and watch this fabulous game!
Great point! Thanks Mal 😁
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Do you regret not going to Canada and why? I’m an Aussie btw
No regrets, we are so glad to be here, and wouldn't change it for the world 🇦🇺
I’m 18 and living in london desperate to live and work in Australia, just wondering how I can pack up, leave and get a job in Aussie!
At 18 you could get a working holiday visa and travel Australia - check out the Home Affairs website for more info 😁
@@TheBAMFamalam i am going to do that this year to next before university! After uni I have to look into how to get sponsorship for a job in Aussie :)
To the majority of Aussies England is really the Mother country,The Queen is our Queen,welcome to our family haha🤣🤣🤣🤣
Thank you 😁👑
I’m guessing now. You live on the Sunshine or Gold Coast in Queensland.
Yes, we are on the Sunny Coast 😁
You gotta mention the beaches aren’t great everywhere in Australia. Melbourne and Darwin aren’t great
Where do you live in Australia
We're on the Sunshine Coast xx
And people are definitely not nice and friendly in Melbourne
Oh gosh, we didn’t find that at all when we visited, we had a wonderful time in Melbourne, and found everyone we met very friendly 🥰
Not so ideal in big cities!
Cost of living less in UK
Income is higher in Australia
@@Glenn-ei3xp taxes are much higher In Australia on income & purchases include fuel 60% , liquor 50% , smokes 90% , cars 13% - 51% , property 15% ,,You clearly brainwashed by alp & green who are anti franchise and only mention income tax in Australia that don't mean shit you pay more taxes than that killing your savings socialist
@@coopsnz1 income is higher, quality of life is higher, not to mention the weather. The list of most liveable cities in the world has just come out. 5 of the top 11 are Australian cities.
@@Glenn-ei3xp Australia highest household & business debt in the world wake up .. Lower class pay 40% tax . You earn $40000aud salary a year you pay $15000 tax a year , why poverty increases social democracy has it flaws
@@coopsnz1 you sound fun Ben.
My great great great grandfather got a free trip from Ireland (Cork) to Australia (Sydney, New South Wales) in 1818 as a reward for stealing a cow. Are they charging for tickets now? Welcome you mob. Australia has inherited a lot from the UK, but it is also the home of the oldest continuous culture on the planet. Find the local traditional owners and say hello. They know the truth about this place.
Do not think dolphins are safe, they can be very nasty they are wild animals. Never get out of your depth with dolphins, even if they are playing they don't know that you can't hold your breath for 30 minutes.
The day that happened, Lily was at Nippers, in the water with an instructor - as a mother I was panicking big time! 🐬