The ASV has their inaugural "Galactic Centre" star party in mid September:
http://www.asv.org.au/index.php?opti...y=11&Itemid=46
MPAS has monthly viewing at their site at The Briars in Mornington on the first Friday of every month (there may be a couple of refractors, but always members to talk to and get an opinion).
http://www.mpas.asn.au/Maps.htm