Anisa Nandaula on the shock of Rockhampton after migrating from Uganda

Ugandan-born comedian and performer Anisa Nandaula was told by her mother that she was headed to the most diverse part of Australia. This turned out to be the middle of Rockhampton. Anisa steps Suraj through the story of immigrating and adapting to a strange new world, understanding racial differences and the joy of discovering Billabong ice creams.

Poet and comic Anisa Nandaula

Then one day my mum's like, have you heard of this place called Australia? And I was like, no. And then she said, we're moving.

Anisa Nandaula

Born in Uganda, Anisa moved to Australia when she was eight and grew up in Rockhampton.

My First Year in Australia is hosted by comedian Suraj Kolarkar and produced by Danny Giles. Hear the stories of people who have found their feet in Australia, as they share their first impressions and the highs and lows of life in a new country.

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