Sorry to hear you're getting the stinkeye from flying schools. I saw that more and more at my old flying school as it became a sausage factory over time.
I'd suggest a great flying school on the Gold Coast with hands down the best attitude I've ever encountered, but I imagine having a family and all you'd like to keep it local.
It's sad to see that PPLs like yourself aren't being treated seriously when all you're trying to do is fulfil your legal obligations and improve your skills.
Happy Christmas and good luck with it.