I'm sure some of us could get your scope sorted. Come along to a viewing night and bring your scope. Snake Valley and Mornington astro societies have regular get togethers. And there is also the ASV of course... some links for you:
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=16091
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=16412
http://www.asv.org.au
You don't have to spend a lot to have a lot of fun with this hobby. You can buy excellent equipment for ridiculously little money. 8" Dob and maybe later an EQ mount if you want to dabble in photography sounds like a good next move.