Urbandan.
My status still says reference check complete - I don't think that changes even when you get accepted into a course. Once your reference check is complete, you're pretty much in. Just pending placement, offer letter, medicals, security clearances etc....
I started my journey in maybe March/April 2013....I found out I had been successful in September (the day after my reference checks were complete from memory), now I'm just waiting to be placed on a course. Unfortunately I wasn't able to start on the October 2013 Brisbane enroute course as planned because my ASIC (security clearance) didn't process in time - I have my fingers crossed for the next course.