Hi Lisa,
to IceInSpace and thanks for posting! Sounds like you're well and truly hooked, great to see.
You're welcome to come to the viewing nights we have up at the Central Coast, at Mangrove Mountain, every new moon. There's also other astro societies/clubs who have viewing nights in and around Sydney if they suit you better. It's a great hobby to share with people, so if you can make it to any viewing nights then you'll enjoy it even more.
Don't forget also, IISAC2008 coming up in just over 2 months!