Hi @kirby! You are not alone from Australia! We have at least a few other members that are from there! We have a Where in the World are the Witches? GROUP POLL! 2022 
that leads to a more specific area post, so you may find that others are closer than you think!
I look forward to learning more with you & getting to know you. We all have a different & similar paths, so we are able to support each other in meaningful ways. We also have no problem doing so 
The courses are a great place to start for anyone, there is a lot of great information & if you have any questions feel free to come to the forum & ask them. Someone will be with you as soon as they can & get you going in the right direction.
I’m happy that you are here & I look forward to getting to know you! 