G'day Pete & welcome,
You are about a hop ,step & jump from me.
You can read about all types of info here on this site, it's a great source with many links to manufacters too that may take your fancy.
You won't find any opportunties in the Geelong or Melbourne areas where you can try before buying a CCR unless you pry one off a private user.
SCR --
A few shops in Melb are still trying to flog them
& you may be able to convince them easily into pool session if you were desperate.
I'd love to show you my classic kiss but I'm nicking off with it for 3 months overseas on Tuesday.
There is a new fellow living in Geelong, just out from England who has a Inspo & looking to start up again out here. Could be a good buddy to hook up with.
Simon is his name & he has posted on the forum of Victech where you could be able to send a PM.
http://www.victech.org/index.php
Good luck
Jeff