15 Things to Know About Australians Before Moving to Australia (2023)
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- Are you moving to Australia or are planning to come here? In this video we talk about all the things migrants to Australia SHOULD KNOW about Australians and the Aussie culture in general. If you're already here, this video might surprise you as well. Disclaimer: it's impossible to generalise about a culture, and not everything mentioned in the video applies to all Australians. Enjoy!
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00:00 - What are Australian people really like?
01:17 - Are Australians informal?
01:57 - Are Australians respectful?
02:15 - This is VERY disrespectful
02:39 - Appointments & Punctuality
03:14 - Personal space
03:59 - Relationships
04:22 - Invitations
04:42 - Social Gatherings
06:10 - Dinner times in Australia
06:24 - Popular Australian Foods & Drink Culture
07:40 - Conservation & Leave No Trace
08:49 - Festivities and Public Holidays
10:36 - Should you debate about Politics or Religion in Australia?
11:02 - Sports
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I am Australian and didn’t consciously think about these things but you captured us perfectly😂
Same here! I thought this was just world wide.... I am heading to the states shortly and now I'm nervous....
@@MissShards most Americans love Australians. Nothing to worry about in that regard. However, I assume you've already found out that is the case since your comment was 5 months ago. Also, Americans from different areas are so much different. Talk to people in New York City and then talk to people in a small Southern country Town and it will seem like the culture is completely different
So interesting, I'm from England and most of these are obviously similar but some I didn't know about.
I love Australia 🇦🇺 ♥️ ❤️
I live in America and I hate it! I would love to meet a people who are friendly and respectful at the same time. Go Australia 🇦🇺
As an Aussie I loved seeing this video. I feel we are often misunderstood and it was lovely to see its not always the case.
As an Australian who's been living here for 26 years, I can confirm this is a very accurate list. Good job! 😄
I'm coming to Australia to study in February and I truly couldn't be more excited to move there. I feel greaful that Australians welcome people with open arms, especially international students. Australia is basically the polar opposite of Norway, where I'm from. We are uptight, formal, snobby, private, cold and antisocial. I cannot wait to explore this new culture as I see myself as way more laid back, kind, accepting and adventurous. Totally not fit into the Norwegian mold. See you soon, amazing Land Down Under ❤️
I hope you enjoy your time here. Most Aussies treat people as they find them. If you are friendly, we are too. If you come on all entitled and rude...well good luck!
You must be so excited as your trip is only a few weeks away. Hope you have a wonderful time visiting our country.
good luck!!
Same here coming to Australia on May 😊
Enjoy your time here mate 👍
I give thanks to my father every day for his foresight in emigrating to Australia. Absolutely love this country, our family embraced it and assimilated. I believe one main point is to try and think like an Australian, don’t compare it to where you came from. We are the land down under, it’s like no place else on earth, a melting pot of cultures and cuisines. Any party can end up be a meeting place of people from the four corners of the world, mixed marriages are generally accepted here.
As for discussing politics and religion, Australians mostly don’t like confrontation so read the table or room before openly discussing topics that could cause dissent, I think one could put Covid on that list as well.
All in all, well done on your video…….👍
Excellent, observation.
We are one, but we are many, and from all the lands on earth we've come...
We'll share a dream, and sing with one voice ... I am, you are, we are Australians
This seem almost identical as the UK except the whether doesnt allow for so many BBQs
Great advice. One slightly tricky thing about Australia for outsiders is that it is quite a 'tight' culture. You will make yourself unpopular by not following the rules. So, yes, we dress more casually than in a lot of countries and we swear a lot but you can't do whatever you please. Never push in a queue or speak disrespectfully to shop or restaurant staff, even if you think it is just 'responsible assertiveness.' But if you dress tidily, speak softly and say please and thankyou a lot, you will get a warm reception.
Another aussie here, very true. We look informal but still have a lot of British in us.
Another aussie.. have a sense of humor and be strong. We give shit to everyone. Don't be afraid to give it back!! We like it
@@schoo9256 Actually this is one of the areas where the UK and Australia have diverged. The UK is much more individualistic and tolerant of eccentricity. I was surprised how rules based and and authoritarian Australian attitudes are.
I think it depends what part of Australia...
How wonderful that someone pointed out things to me that I had taken for granted. I am truly blessed that my parents migrated to Australia when I was 2 years old. I have been around the world (like most Australians) and life is wonderful here. It's a wonderful place.
G'day - Couple of points - we bring our own drinks not because it's expensive, it's because everyone has their own tastes when it comes to alcohol. It's also generally polite to leave any unused bottles(beer or wine) with the host. 8:19 - we had national ad campaigns about 40 years ago that encouraged people to "keep Australia beautiful" - that continues even today with one day a year when people are encouraged to get out and clean up their local streets, parks, rivers, etc.. You'll also cop a fine if you're caught littering. Aussies are considered one of the most house proud people and we like to keep it that way. Cheers 😁👍
That's so interesting. I've never been to Australia but on a video about Australians trying american candy they said anything fun or exciting in Australia gets banned by the government. So I assumed alcohol, which is fun, gets heavily regulated and banned. I'm glad alcohol is not super expensive. Isn't Australia one of the world's biggest producers of wine so it should be locally available abundantly and inexpensively?
The whole "keep Australia beautiful" may have been an ad campaign, but I really think being environmentally conscious is unique to the DNA of australians just like Scandinavian people are very environmentally conscious. Australia is a world leader in renewable energy, I think they are like number one in the world for solar power and percentage of their power grid coming from green energy. I really do think australians seem very meticulously conscious of being good stewards of their environment and it isn't from a simple public service advertisement. They do seem to be ahead of their time implementing technologies that the rest of the world tries to catch up to.
With the BYO drinks, we've all been to a party where someone brings a 6 pack of light beer, then drinks someone else's rum & coke all night! We really don't like litter, and get a bit huffy if the neighbours let rubbish blow into our yards, it's usually lolly wrappers & chip packets, so mostly kids, but they'll learn ( I hope). At the risk of upsetting someone, I must say that the suburb my mother lives in has a large recent migrant population, mainly from African & South Asia, and they are the worst offenders for throwing rubbish out of their car windows as they are driving. I hope they pick up our "Keep Australia Beautiful" habits.
@@danielkim7841 Those Australians who said that anything fun or exciting was banned in Australia were almost 100% taking the piss (joking around). You shouldn't take everything we say so literally. We often have a very dry and sarcastic sense of humour that isn't always easy for foreigners to pick up on
I live in WA and while the centre of Perth is maintained the rest is filthy, garbage everywhere by the sides of the road and in carparks. . Coffee cups, Mcdonalds wrappers, you name it. Country roads are the worse, as you drive out of Perth, the level of rubbish increases with distance. Garbage nonstop. No one seems to care, every layby has piles of rubbish tossed away sometimes within a few metres of available bins. Its been there years some of it, no house cleaning there. Also the number of times Ive seen people from certain ethnic groups just casually littering in public. No one gets fined . West Australians are definitely not house proud.
Australians used to just drop in 40 years ago, and before that Sunday afternoon was for visiting family. But increased work hours and scheduling of childrens activities has made everything about appointments. Once you retire, you can be a bit more relaxed about dropping in on other retirees but this generation grew up with dropping in. Rugby League, Rugby Union, Soccer, cricket, basketball all so popular, but there are also a lot niche sports
yep I was just about to write that about dropping in. We did it all the time and it was great. Shame it has changed.
Thi is very true. Dropping in is still ok if you live in the country but not in the cities.
you're naturally a very friendly person though with a good vibe and energy, so you could get on in any country :)
Sounds like an ideal paradise where everything and everyone is nice. Also sounds like a warm version of Canada. And also sounds like the plot of a horror story where a character arrives in a very charming place where everyone is super sweet and nice, but EVERYTHING CHANGES when the character is suddenly late for the dinner he was invited to 😂 Thanks for the video, really!
5 minutes late! No soup for you! 😀
@@trioguitar We've made soup for you, but you are 5 minutes late! Now we're going to make soup out of you! (ominous music) 😂🤭
In my experience, when it comes to informal gatherings or parties in Australia, no one really arrives on time and the set time is more of a guide than a rule. That being said, we really don’t like it if you’re late and you don’t tell us you’re running late. Just tell us “hey sorry, I’m running a bit late, I’ll be in there in about x minutes” and we won’t give it a second thought.
As a born Aussie, this was super accurate! Well done!
When invited to a house warming, you are supposed to bring a gift for the house, for example most people will bring a plant, or vase or ask what you need.
Its Australia, just bring alcohol 🤣😂
i worked in a resort in thailand and most of the guests are australian, they were very very friendly and humble, even some of them made friends with me. what a good experience i had with australian. makes me always want to visit or move to australia 😊
Lamb is a pretty well agreed upon national dish as are meat pies.
true!
Thank you for your great commentary. Thats an excellent summary and you are spot on. You clearly really understand us so please feel free to stay as long as you like!
Such a great explanation of us! Best I’ve seen on TH-cam!
a family friend who lives in Australia came to the US for work visit. I was very impressed by our discussion and wanted to learn more....I keep hearing more and more good things.
I’m American and I’m planning on moving to Adelaide for college.
Everything I hear about it makes me fall in love more and more with its culture.
Howdy. I'm from Adelaide. You will love it here. The city of churches! Good luck with your move and I'll be seeing you around! 🤘😁
You will love Glenelg, the Barossa. Check out a footy game. AFL game. Cheers.
And try Fruchocs and Haigh’s chocolates
@@bebeesmith9133 Yeah for sure, but I think we should change that phrase to the city of festivals.
Welcome; some tips, don't seem too deep in the sea in summer, be wary of the hot Australian sun ( a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen ) whenever the sun is out, you only need to tip for good service it's not expected, Aussies might joke and make fun of you socially, this usually means they like you as long as it's done with fun.Adelaide has four seasons with winter starting in June. Also check out Kangaroo Island in the warmer months if you get a chance.
To enjoy Vegemite, put butter or margarine on the bread and then a very light spread of Vegemite. Otherwise it will taste too strong.
Correct, paint a shitload of butter, then eeeeeever so lightly colour it with vegemite, too much throw it out 😂😂🇦🇺🍻🍻
Pfft. The thicker the better.
Nah mate thick 🤣
i love your videos! it has been just one month in australia and i have learned so many things from your videos. thank you so much
I moved to Melbourne 6 months before and I can totally relate to whatever you mentioned. 🙂
u made me more attached with the australian dream country to move to.
i feel 100% true and accurately about what uve mentioned, plus ure not boring! thanks bella x
Ive never seen a better summary well done
This channel is really helpful for me that plan to study in Australia, I cant wait to start my study trip!
Your voice is very comfortable
Im Canadian 🇨🇦 ..the walking barefoot thing wouldn't work too well in winter if you like to still want to be able to use your feet 🥶 especially where i live ! Its gets to 30 below here !We have Boxing Day in Canada 🇨🇦 as well !
I’m probably less Australian although I’m born here!
1. I don’t expect anyone to BYO
2. I always supply food and cook it when I entertain
3. I don’t mind talking politics or any topic
4. I have no interest in cricket or AFL (I don’t understand the game. I prefer Football (soccer) and Tennis)
5. I always wear shoes unless I’m at a beach
6. I don’t like much Indian foods but prefer Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Greek, Italian and a good ‘ole Aussie burger. Fish too. Love it!
I 100% agree with 1,2,3, and 4. #5 from 1990 to 1994 I rarely wore shoes (a phase I went thru). #6 I love me a Beef Vindaloo. $0.02 cheers JJ
It could be where you live and individual preferences.
Depends who your guests are and how affluent you might be. I’ve lived here 34 years and was born here but I’ve regularly seen both. BYO and bring a plate for larger gatherings is welcomed.
Also you may not be near beachy type places. Not wearing shoes is more common here even in the malls but not as common as it used to be.
You won’t see people barefoot in Sydney city haha but if you head towards the northern beaches or eastern suburbs you definitely will.
Overall a really good overview of us Aussies and our culture!
Hi! Thank you so much, this is by far the realest video I've watched about aussies, cheers!
As an Australian I think your advice was spot on.
I’m a Canadian and Australia sounds allot like a warmer Canada!
Love your video, positive and spot on. You stuck to the facts and didn't exaggerate. Well done.
I am moving to Australia for my further studies in 2 days and your video just makes me more excited and happy about my choice for choosing Australia!
I plan on moving there after highschool and such, which is fairly soon. I can't wait!
These videos are actually really interesting to study and look at
Congrats!Recently I went there for the first time and the most part of your indications are really true!!
Very good!
I'm Brazilian and I'm using your videos to train my English listening.
I'm so glad I found your video, thank you
So nice and useful video! Really important to understand social rules for every day life. Thank you!!
Planning to move to Australia next year, thanks for this heads-up video! Cheers sweetie.
Nice to hear that you're having such a good time here :)
Great video, well summarised 👍
All points you have made are accurate and true. Well done.
I plan on moving to australia hopefully next year, from the NL to live with friends. vids like this do really help ease my nerves i wanna say?
i know my friends love me and cant wait to finally see me but you always wanna make the best first impression.
The cleanest little town I've ever been to in Australia was Tumut in NSW what's a beautiful clean town.
Amazing! You have also effectively described Canada & Canadians especially regarding, respect, personal space, national foods et al...
What a fantastic video. Australia vacation is on my bucket list. The little bit I’ve interacted with Australians while purchasing my two Akubra hat has been so pleasurable. Really nice people and experience. Thank you for doing this video. I subscribed 😊
You are absolutely spot on! 😊
your video is very very useful for me!! thank you so much❤
The content of your channel is very good, thanks for sharing, greetings from Colombia.
Wonderful wrap. Thanks.
Thanks for the insight
Your video is spot on and down to earth, unlike other videos where the information is incorrect .
Thank you for this vid. As an Aussie, I hadn't thought about much of the topics you covered, but yeah, it captured us pretty well. One thing though, your southern bias regarding footy was showing 😆. Most people in NSW and Qld follow Rugby League, which is also called footy, and so is Rugby Union and Soccer. But lovely vid and I have now subscribed. BTW it's so nice having terrific young people like you from all over the world enriching our great country.
Love my new country Australia,,the best decision of my life to came to this beautiful,peaceful and friendly country,❤❤
How wonderful that it has worked out so well for you. Congratulations new Aussie 🇦🇺
I'm Australian and I love your videos. You're so gracious and lovely about everything 😊
I'm from Kolkata, India. Hubby is Australian, and kids are born here.
The first few years took time to adjust and now I love this place. Australians are kind and friendly
I am moving to Australia next year, the information you have shared will really help me to make new friends in Australia thank you so much 🙏🏻
We are in the process of moving to Australia and this video was extremely helpful. It really reassured me that our values are very similar to Aussie's and we will get along great. We also value other people's time, we are big on respect, friendliness and we also don't like too much physical touch lol. Oh and we love our sports too, we can get into any sport. Even cricket haha. We should fit in well.
Nice, physical touch and hugging etc is pretty common with people you know here but not so much with anyone you don't.
I think you have most perceptions correct, well done
Very well and simple descriptions of Australians👍
I've been thinking of getting an Australian work and holiday Visa for quite some time now. I'm a Canadian and I've always admired how Australians are alike to us fellow Canadians. I'm hoping in the next year to get my Visa application submitted!
I praise videos like these for preparing me for what lays ahead during my adventures
Hey buddy, good luck with everything. I'm Australian. Don't think about it , just do it. You won't regret it. We look forward to seeing you soon. ❤️
Very similar cultures but Aussies are nowhere near as polite as Canadians. I loved my short visit to Canada and can’t wait to visit again. Hope you make it here sometime.
Xxblowmystick, yes Australians and Canadians generally get along well, we don't fluff on nor fart arse around
Expect to save very little or no money due to high rents...
You've described our informality and friendliness very well. Extra points for explaining the need to keep a physical distance from ppl you don't know well and treat women with respect! Don't worry, I don't follow football either - and I live in Melbourne 😅 I was surprised to hear you describe Melbourne dress styles as casual/barefoot - that tends to be more the case in Qld, northern NSW, NT and WA.
I love this video! I'm a 55 year-old-woman wishing to emigrate in the near future. Looking for the perfect place now. I work for myself online and plan to keep on doing that. Now I need to find information about the requirements to live in that beautiful country with the wonderful people you described here. Thanks!
As an Aussie I would like to say thankyou for your honest representation, spot on.
Such a lovely and useful video guide, tyvm!
Muchas gracias por tu video! Excelente para comenzar a entender su cultura 😊✈❤
A working culture is Friday arvo sippers. Drinks with your mates at a local workshop/ location, as a wind down from the weeks work just to talk froth and bubbles.
Amazing video! SO well done 👌🏼👌🏼👍🏼
Been to Australia this month. Have to say it's not a bad place to live and work
Very nice . New info for me. Thank you.
wow!! you've got it all worked out!! i love it! I'm a Melbournian and a barista so thanks for the compliment on the coffee it means a lot
Thanks a bunch for making this video
People literally will just talk to you in AUS for no reason, it’s lovely. I’ve had so many random people help me with my car, projects, talk when I’m lonely etc. I miss it so much now I’m in the UK
Well done - you have succinctly captured some of the culture of Australia and I can hear bits of Aussie accent coming through ! Our informality is not just about clothing but is also in our whole attitude. That comes from Australia mostly being a classless society. Also, kangaroo is not on the Australian menu much as it is a "gamey" taste and we do discuss politics in a respectful manner- to our listeners but not necessarily our politicians who are not doing the right thing by us.
Thank you for this! Great insights :)
Kangaroo is a fantastic meat, better than prime steak. That gaminess is because it is hunted and much of it has not been handled right, which is why more of it is served as pet food than restaurant food.
I have never eaten kangaroo, although it is available in the supermarkets. The only person I knew who ate it regularly, was a New Zealander.
@@livingsimplyaustralia Great clip, although some typical Australian food ; a great local meat steak, local seafood and barramundi fish, local Aussie icre cream for dessert with macadamia nut added, and with food influences from everywhere.
Kangaroo mince and Kangaroo steaks can be bought in supermarkets. It's very high in iron.
Thats so great:) I will be traveling to Australia soon❤✈️
Agree. They are very nice and friendly people. I ❤️ Australia.
Wow, your observations into yours and mine culture is so correct
Thanks for sharing.
Usually you bring a gift to a house warming party. A house plant or coffee table book etc. Also if you're invited to dinner at someone's house, it's customary to bring "a hostess gift" as it used to be called, nowadays something the couple can both use, such as a bottle of wine or chocolates. This isn't for them to share with you, but something for them to keep for themselves. It's a thank you from you for the time/effort/money they've outlayed to host you.
Beautifully said!! My adult children have lived in Australia for years and after a visit, now I know why. I decompress into a much more relaxed person after my 6 mo visit from the USA.
That was an excellent introduction into what Melbourne is about.
I’m Australian and this video is actually spot on!
I love this kind of content. Informative in terms of culture and do's and donts. As someone living in Germany for 2 years now, Aussies and Germans have something in common like the Appointments, drinking culture and almost everything actually the only huge difference is Germans don't initiate small talk. You have to be seen enough for them to be able to initiate small talk. Another thing their difficult to joke around or they just have different humour, but other than that Germans are nice people and respectful. I like how organized they are. I love here but sometimes i just miss the sun and beaches🙂
Thank you so much for making this video, I need this information as I am married to an Aussie wife and I want understand the culture very well before moving there. Great content and I like your sensitivity to all the issues.
This is a very thoughtful and intelligent review.
Wow! Loved your video, first I've seen. This is an excellent summary of the key features, customs, habits and culture of Australians.
I haven't seen a personal intro of yourself. May be a good idea to have a brief description locked in? Sorry, I don't even know your name!
Cheers, enjoy our great country 💖
This is a great summary. Some really accurate points that you don't see in many other videos made by other international friends. The one about personal space is especially spot on in the country. A handshake or wave on first meeting, arm's length. Appointments too - I don't mind my friends just popping in, but I usually have my own appointments to keep - so some forewarning is appreciated. Random strangers knocking on my door are only welcome if they need help or are new to the neighbourhood.
We used to have fireworks. It was called "firecracker night" or "bonfire night" where I grew up, and I think it was during the Queen's Birthday public holiday. But our health and safety laws are fantastic - back then it was common to hear that someone had lost an eye, hand or their life in the days after firecracker night. So the government banned them, which is fine by me.
Bonfire night is taken from Nov 5th, Guy Fawkes Night a positively barbaric 'celebration' of the execution of Catholic plotters, Guy Fawkes and others, who tried to blow up the House of Parliament in London in 1605. Bad enough to be done in the UK, just plain weird in Australia.
As for dropping in unannounced that is an Aussie thing all my friends and neighbours have always done it and I took to doing it here too. Back in the UK though people would get pretty upset if you just turned up at their door unannounced. I love it,it's neighbourly.
@@triarb5790 yeah, I agree - friends and neighbours are fine - door knockers trying to get you to sign up to something are treated differently though.
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I think it’s sad we have lost cracker night. Still happens in Northern Territory. Also New Zealand. People are too quick to trade their safety for their freedom.
@@fortunateson7852 Yes, I have lived in the Northern Territory for years, the government keeps trying to take away cracker night and we keep fending them off. One day enough people will cave and let them, but not without push back.
@@triarb5790 Australian bonfire night had nothing to doing with Guy Fawkes. It happened on the June long weekend to celebrate the Queen’s birthday. In the weeks leading up to the long weekend the shops started selling crackers, and we kids would buy them. I come from the bush, and on one of the nights of the long weekend people put together a bonfire and we (or our parents) would let off the crackers.
The problem was teenagers and children buying them and setting them off randomly (and usually without supervision) leading up to Cracker night and on the weekend itself. There were quite a few injuries, some fairly serious.
Cracker Night essentially stopped in the mid 1980s in NSW after the sale of crackers were banned, and gradually the same happened in the rest of Australia. I think they may still be allowed in the NT.
After the sale of crackers to the public stopped, many large public displays of fireworks started happening. I loved the small crackers we would set off and their tiny displays. They were so much more fun than passively watching the firework displays that we now have.
I feel so seen 😆😆
When my grandparents first moved out 30 years ago, they were asked to bring a plate. They thought the host must just not have enough plates, so they turned up with 2 empty plates 😆 they learnt that one the hard way!
As an Australian growing up both regional and then studying in the city (and mostly QLD + NSW)... you pretty much nailed it! Probably one of the best summaries I've heard so far! :-D
First of all its such a big country so there will be slight differences in experiences the main one I found interesting was your experience with Kangaroo as a dish comment - for me I know you can get it but its not something you'd find on every restaurant menu compared with say chicken or even beef and not a lot of people cook it (at least in my experience) as a regular meat dish at home but I found it interesting you experienced it that way. Perhaps I just don't notice it.
Great point on AFL - its quite unique to Aus! Where I grew up in Aus mostly referred to Rugby League as football but I think this was more unique to my region/state. For the more southern states AFL is definitely the 'football'.
Lol - so often I've heard it said growing up by adults around me "Never discuss politics or religion" but my experience has been that these topics are not never discussed but they are not for small talk (ever). I have had great discussions with friends on things and quite regularly but usually we will only do it if its (a) people we know well enough to know they are comfortable to have those discussions, and (b) by starting the discussion you approach with mutual respect, an underlying 'its okay to agree to disagree' from both sides and (c) sensing whether people actually want to talk about it at that time, it's perfectly acceptable culturally to 'opt out' of such discussions if you just don't feel like it with 'yeah I don't feel like getting into politics, how's work been?'. There's definitely an element of caution to how we approach for sure. Well spotted!
Great video! :-D
Amazing insights and clarifications, thank you for this
@@livingsimplyaustralia no worries - just my own experiences - others might be different.
Great job though - have been checking out some of your other videos they seem super helpful for people moving to Aus.
I agree, we can be shy to discuss politics and money etc unless we really know you. Perfectly acceptable to opt out if you don’t want to discuss. “Yeah, not up for politics mate. How’re you going any work/ school etc”
I think I was an Australian in my past life!!! 😅 need to live there soon!
Welcome home mate.
I absolutely love your vlogs...you are the best 😘
I’ve been lost in NYC and have had the same kind of help. Recently lost in Florida and a gentleman walked me 1/2 mile to my destination!
We are a friendly bunch 😎 I'm glad you are enjoying your life here ✌
Well done you provided an accurate account of Australians.
This is a really good video and, as an Aussie, I feel like you understand our culture really well