Yes, it can be frustrating, and still is years into the hobby, but it is all worth it.
We have all been where you are now, and you will get through it!! When I first started, I would go outside and think .... what the heck, stars everywhere, and what is what. I used to draw like a dot to dot of the brightest stars in a specific area, and thats how I found the constellation of Sagittarius.
Stellarium is great so try and be patient and have a play with it. Once you put melbourne in, you can play with the date and time, and in the sky and viewing options (roll your mouse over the left sideof the wondow) you can put in constellation lines and labels.
Here is a pic from Stellarium for tonight at 8.15 ish, tho maybe still a bit light down there. The 'Capture' shows Venus in the west - go out and have a look, and there you will find Venus glowing brilliantly. Have a look at the stars around it, then go back to Stellarium to confirm a couple.
All lots of fun, once things start falling into place!!
