I STILL CALL AUSTRALIA HOME - By Toni Lodge 

I just want to say that the moment of realization Toni had was fucking inspirational. Like, she went from full gut-punched about her childhood dream getting shot down straight into realizing that literally nobody can stop her from doing it her own damn self. I truly hope I can find that energy within myself when I need it.

After this, I think the Australian Children’s Choir has no other choice but to make you an honorary member

This was amazing. Also can we just talk about how Ryan is literally such an amazing best friend to Toni. He helped make this happen for her ❤

I love how Toni not only cries at the actual ad but also cries at her own version of it. Beautifully done, you love to see it!

To all the people who showed up to be her choir- you are awesome!

I’m not even Australian and I cried. It was beautiful

Toni and Ryan are literally the best friends I've always wanted.

I didn’t even know Toni could sing before seeing this but turns out she is like a professional singer whatttt?!! This was so so beautiful I’m not even Australian and I cried, Toni u have such a beautiful voice wow

I'm from America with no context of this at all, but holy fuck my heart is bursting with joy and I'm sobbing happy tears right now for you dude. 🎉 follow your dreams no matter what, and that's a good friend you have there. Hearts of fucking Gold 😂😢❤

You know what I bloody love to see? Toni living out her childhood dream with her (unofficial) best friend and supporters that showed up for Toni's big day.

Fucking love everyone who went out to help Toni! This was rad as hell

So happy for this to FINALLY been shown! I was the unofficial videographer in Sydney (better half was in the crowd) and it was amazing. Like being part of a flash mob. So much fun PLUS got to meet Toni and Ryan…first and last in the queue. The TARPers are such a welcoming and hilarious community. It was brilliant to meet some of them👍👍

The things they do for each other are just so damn wholesome. They are literally the best friends everybody wishes they had

We all deserve a friend like Ryan.

Absolutely magnificent. If your mum had never "lied" to you, you would never have done this today. And that is the beauty of you having "missed" that moment of being a part of this choir as a kid - Because this moment now is 1000 times more enriching and meaningful, it just has "PURPOSE" written all over it! Stunning Toni. So powerful!😭

I'm SOBBING!! This was beautiful!!! Toni freaking killed it!!💚💚 this was so beautiful and amazing to watch!!!

Toni, your voice is so pretty. So awesome of Ryan to do this for her. I just love the special friendship between them. Bravo, Toni.

I just love it when people have that realisation of ‘well who’s stopping me?’ 😁😁 you want to sing in the qantas ad? Make your bloody own 😁 well done guys, absolutely beautiful 👏🏻 🥹

I was crying right there with her at the end this friendship really truly should be cherished and I'm glad I got to witness it ❤

Despite never having heard that song before I was just taken on a major life journey and back. Congrats Toni!

Ok but I’m actually crying with Toni, for her, all of it. I’m hoping to move to Australia one day and it’s a bit of a question mark right now but this was just beautiful. I love how much it meant to her 💚💛

The smile beaming on Toni’s face is what I love to see 💜🇦🇺

The epitome of ‘start the f**king blog’! So happy to see Toni’s dream come true!!!

And can I just say Toni & Ryan are best friend goals! Love how they support each other’s dreams.

That was so short-sighted of them. What a gem of a Qantas add it would be with all the choir and the Toni in a cameo…… love your work guys.

This was every Aussie kids dream, I literally cried watching this! ❤ so good

Sheesh, I’m an American and I cried at the song and Toni getting that opportunity. Well done, well sung ❤❤

It's three in the morning and I'm WEEPING like a baby, goodness me. You go, Toni! What an amazing friend Ryan is.

The singing, the videography, the iconic backgrounds of some of the most gorgeous places in Aus. A recipe for perfection!!! Toni you're amazing and thank you Ryan and Cam for helping make this dream come to life. You're all legends ❤

Brings a tear everytime I hear this iconic song that Peter Allen gave us. Toni proving to us all that dreams do come true ✨️

Oh Toni... Your version made me cry just as much as the official one always does. Such a beautiful voice girl.

I’d also love to call Australia home one day. Thank you both, and your team, for sharing your stories with us. ❤

That was beautiful, guys. I never teared up during the original ads, but I'm bawling like a baby now. I'm so glad you finally got to make your dream come true!

I served 6 years in the US Navy, and some of my best memories are with Australians around the world. Toni and Ryan are such joy to watch and their good humor always makes me nostalgic for the friends I've made. However, their goofy antics always round into very wholesome content which I think speaks to their good nature. Congrats for this little dream coming true, and I'm very happy for you making this dream a reality. Something we all can be inspired by.

Toni made me cry. This was so endearing and lovely. I was in the traveling children’s choir in my city in the US. We competed and that year’s big international meetup and competition was in Australia. Memories. You have a lovely voice Toni.

This is one of the most beautifully wholesome things I've ever seen. Good on you for actually making that childhood dream come true, in a way!

I know I lived in Melbourne only 10 years but that brought a tear to my eyes, too. Wonderful.

I’m not Australian and yet here I am WEEPING

This video made me emotional. Sometimes things don't go our way in life, but there is always a work around to make our dreams come true, even if it's in an unconventional way. Thank you Toni and Ryan for inspiring me💕

This is some of the most wholesome content I have ever seen on RU-vid. As a fellow singer, I love this, and appreciate getting to witness your guys' friendship! You guys make me belly laugh with every video I've seen, which is saying something. ♥️ Keep up the great work! 😊

As an American I'm so grateful for RU-vid because I was able to find Toni and Ryan. Toni, you're voice is beautiful and I'm so glad you took matters into your own hands. You're lovely, my girl. ❤ And Ryan, you are such a good man and supportive friend. ❤to you too.

I sang with the Australian childrens choir when I was younger while touring Australia and New Zealand with my choir the Phoenix Boys Choir. That was back in 1999. Gosh I feel so old now you would have only been 5 or so at that time. I loved Melbourne and Cairns the best. Beautiful scenery all throughout the country especially woman such as your self Toni, laden the whole country. You have a beautiful angelic voice and I would love to hear you sing more.

I got literal chills from this. Absolutely BEAUTIFUL singing from Toni. I'm so happy for you accomplishing something you've always dreamed of, and all by yourself as well. You are truly inspiring! I wish I could like this video a million times. 💕 Oh yeah, and great camera work from Ryan.

Congratulations Toni on not only reaching your dream, but going full on to all of the places instead of green screening it! 🎉. Beautiful Voice ❤ Ryan, I am so glad to see the length you will go to for your friend. Makes me happy to know that this support is alive in the world ❤

Wow Toni's voice is fucking phenomenal, and so are all the people who went above & beyond to make her dream come true - you're all incredible ❤🧡💚💛💙💜🤎🖤🤍

I have no words... I was not expecting that gorgeous voice to come out of Toni at the audition. She should have been in that choir!!! She is incredibly talented.

I don't have many people in my life but since I discovered your videos a few months ago, instantly felt like I was home. You are the most wholesome, genuine and good natured folks and watching you through my phone is like being at a Christmas bbq with my family as a child. Thank you both! And I'm so glad someone else gets teary watching those freaking adverts, always struck my heart strings!

Did not think this would make me cry, it was so beautiful. Toni, you have an amazing singing voice. Love you guys ❤ thanks for sharing with us.

When Toni started crying at the end, I bawled my eyes out. So proud of you Toni, you killed it! ❤🎉

So amazing to see the video come together. So proud of you Toni! Thanks for letting me be a part of the Sydney crowd, it was so special to join the other fans and share in the moment and get to meet both you and Ryan!

I'm in floods of tears. How wonderful must that feeling be to finally achieve a dream you thought was impossible xx

I’m so happy for Toni🥹Her childhood dream came true and she nailed it, amazing job!!

You did Australia proud, Toni!

We are so lucky to live in the most beautiful place on earth, and seeing Toni show off our country and get to live her childhood dream really got me tearing up.

After 9 months in Europe I flew home on Qantas and I forgot all about this song. Before take off they played it as usual and I couldn't help balling. It just deeply reminded me how much I truly love and missed my home.

Toni, you have lifted my heart and are showing the world that dreams do come true💕 No matter who you are or where you are from or even how old you are NEVER give up on your dreams. That you to Ryan and all your crew for helping Toni realize this dream, you are awesomely true friends willing to provide that support. I love you even more, Toni!

This genuinely made me tear up! Toni has such a great voice, I'm so happy for her!

And this is why I love being Australian... We do everything for our mates to see them happy!!!

I love how supportive their friendship is. Toni says, ' I always wanted to do this thing'. Ryan says, 'I will do literally anything I can to help you do this thing. LITERALLY ANYTHING.' The man flew with her all over the country to film and help organize her playing out her childhood dream. I need a friend like Ryan!

Showed this video to my almost 2 year old and he clapped at the end. So beautiful.

Petition for Toni to get the choir’s attention & now be recruited. Also participation trophy for Ryan being the most supportive bff

This was so fantastic and it had all of the feels. My sisters and I would totally have been there to sing with you if we were local. Your voice is so gorgeous ❤️

I am not from Australia and I’ve never even heard of Qantas, but I absolutely cried at the end. Beautiful. Definitely confirmed my desire to visit Australia someday as well as to have a friend as supportive of my dreams.

All I can say is...I visited my girlfriend for the first time in Australia this past summer and I was so incredibly impressed by Quantas airlines. Not only do they have extremely impressive and heartwarming ads, but they had the comfiest seats on any of the planes I had to take (3 different planes coming from Canada) and the biggest movie selection. Also love the long flight package with the blanket and toothbrush. I was very happy with Quantas. OH and I have to mention the in flight wifi for Australian flights! any flights within Australia (not overseas) have full wifi access! The whole time! I was able to play online chess with my girlfriend while on the plane from Perth to Sydney and it helped SO MUCH with having to say goodbye to her after being together for 2 months straight. I didn't feel completely cut off from her. Thank you Quantas

Amazing Toni! I'm not from Australia, but this was gorgeous.

I'm not Australian, but I genuinely got chills seeing and hearing you and everyone sing 🤘🏻🤘🏻

This is the sweetest thing ever! And omg Toni, you are an inspiration. And Ryan and Cam, the best support system that anyone could ever ask for. Love you guys! ❤❤❤

Well thanks for making me cry on the toilet on a Saturday morning 😭😭😭 Love to see it Toni! Y’all are so amazing! 🥹🥹🥹

I'm BAWLING omg I loved this so much. You two are such sweet friends ❤

I’m so proud of you Toni. Legit sobbing right now 😭😭😭❤

OMG this gave me the goose bumps and then the teary eyes started… you Ryan, are an amazing friend… and Toni, what a voice 😍 You guys are the face of Australia for me 🇦🇺❤

Oh my god - this is amazing. The commitment! Glorious.

I’m sobbing thanks for making me cry Toni you’re such a bloody legend! & all your friend’s who supported you 🥹 you guys are incredible people

Not me crying too! Congratulations and well done! Make your own dreams come true! You're such an inspiration Toni!

Was so much fun to be there that Saturday! I’m so happy that Toni’s dream came true!

I FREAKEN love this! Toni, you are fantastic! Ryan, ya ain't too bad yourself - good partner to travel and record. You guys have a great energy and we really enjoy watching you. Toni, I just love your drive and talent!

Balling my eyes out the entire time, Toni you are so inspirational , and Ryan you are such a true friend. Love you both so much

Toni! That was amazing! You have such a beautiful Soprano voice, I hope you put it to good use and are in a choir (or join one) we need to hear more of you singing 💚💚

Wow Toni has got some pipes! I love the friendship between these two. It’s so clear they care so much for each other.

Congrats Toni for fulfilling your dreams! Thank you Ryan and everyone else who has help to make this dream into a reality!❤️ this was so beautiful 😭❤️

Yay Toni!!! (And Ryan) this is just amazing 🥂 with awesome friends, nothing can stop you 👏🏻Much love from Norway !

This brought real tears to my eyes. You both have gotten me through the year, and to see such a supportive and inspired pair warms my heart. Thank you for all you do, all the best in the future!! Love you guys Congrats Toni!!!

This was beautiful! Toni and Ryan are a great example of what friends should be, building each other up, helping to achieve each others dreams and supporting each other through everything. Toni started the fucking blog and we are all so happy she did!!

Amazing outstanding needs to be screened on Australian TV. Toni your voice is amazing…. Goosebumps like the originals

Aw that was so awesome. So happy for you Toni! All the way in Norway and never even heard the song before now and you still made me cry. ^^

That's so awesome, I got a bit emotional at the end. Here's to making your dreams come true! And Toni you have a beautiful voice!

Absolutely love the relationship you two have! ❤ You seem to always have each others back. Love you both! ❤

Wow! That made me cry! You are never too old to make your dreams come true. Well done Toni. You have a lovely voice.

I love this so much! Toni, you have a beautiful voice, and I'm so glad that you, Ryan, and all of those wonderful people made your dream come true. This was so inspirational.

This turned out so amazing. It makes me want to go to Australia so badly! I've been a tarper for what feels like years, listening from Medicine Hat, Alberta in Canada and going to aus is permanently on my bucket list because of you two, and nemo.

So freakin excited for this! Privileged to be a part of it too 💕💕 Yay Toni!! 🎉

As a choir kid myself, this was absolutely magical! What an awesome way to make a dream come true! Congrats and thank you to you all!

Oh my goodness this is beautiful! My heart dropped and I felt that rejection response in my soul but the way Toni turned around and went fuck it, we’ll make one ourselves! Bloody inspirational! 😍

So happy you reached high and above your dream Toni. Ryan is a good egg, helping you get there. You both rock ❤

This made me cry. I literally just listened the episode where you try to organize this and now YT wanted me to see this and its so perfect

This was so beautiful. I'm glad you got to realize your dream, Toni.

I am so damn happy i came across these two this year. They make me laugh and cry and are just so genuine. This has me in tears at the end, this is friendship goals

that was so beautiful....both the singing and Ryan supporting her like a true friend he is. You truly have a beautiful voice! ❤️

As an Aussie living the USA ( for 20 yrs now ) , This was F@#king Awesome , well done and TY for the tears ,,,

Rhis is so very sweet, I am in tears. Ryan and Toni are awesome.