You guys are such spring chickens. I've just turned 45 and am giving it another go. I gave up 7 yrs ago but my wife has pushed me back towards aviation as she can see it is still my "love".
I know it will be hard but if we don't follow our heart, we may be in that rocking chair thinking....what if?
I'm not going to try Qantas as I don't have Oz HSC only NZ which they dont accept
good luck