Birky,
If you can convert to Aussie licence and get a work permit, you could get some decent time in the bush and 700-800 hrs a year with right employer. This would involve alot of sacrifice and obviously forgo some home comforts aswell. Remmember the flying community is much larger than the UK or even Europe for that matter.
Keep focused, and your dream will be reality, all these dim wits who comment on your situation as percieved, unbeknowns to them, are trivial sideliners on your path to Career Satisfaction.
To Struggle in the face of adversity, for prospective employers is a good indication of strong character.
Best of Luck
Sheep