Welcome to IIS Lee,
Where abouts in Brisbane are you?
There are regular get togethers here in the South East. Just check out the Star Parties and Community Events section here.
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/f...splay.php?f=16
The next open night at Cambroon Observatory near Kenilworth is next Saturday night. (weather permitting) It's a great social event where you can meet up with other IIS members and get a chance to look through other types of scopes and ask those questions.