pa38-hotel-mike,
you are in the right forum I have only just started with the airlines after 30+ years in GA, I spent 2 years in UK quite some time ago and found it easy at the time to get work. If it is the same in Australia you do not have to do an apprenticeship but there is an adult training scheme. I have only been out of work for 1 week in my entire working life in aviation so it has been good for me. I guess that if you are willing to work hard and show enthusiasum them you should go far.Best of luck, and if I can be of any more assistance feel free to ask.