Fleet helicopters
I cant recommend Fleet Helicopters in Armidale NSW highly enough.
I feel more qualified than most making this recommendation. I actually trained at 2 different schools whereas most people naturally stick to one and believe its the best but have nothing to compare it to.
Fleet is so much better than the school I started my training with! It looks like the place I started my training with has had a hiding from CASA so your fairly safe now anyway.
Fleet Helicopters is a small operation with great attitude and very personal service. Friendly and enthusiastic is how I would describe the environment.
They also do real work with a couple of Longrangers.
Plus you can learn to fly in a real helicopter = Bell 47
I think they have a R22 as well.
Armidale is a lovely town high up (3500 feet) in the New England region of NSW. Great pubs. In my opinion much more refined spot than the rather more brash environments of the coastal schools.
OOW
ps. Having said that - still the most important factor is demeanor of the instructor you have. I cant believe Fleet would ever employ a bad or inexperienced one. Go do an hours flying at a few places isnt a bad idea!