I would check out FIT in Melbourne. Good equipment. Decent pay...and you could find a roomie from the flight school pretty easy. I have friends down there, and I could get a place with a pal of mine for $400/month with everything included (Utilities, High-speed net, Cable...the works)

I just got a letter from them actually.

You start at $15/hr and I think it is a dollar ($1) increase every 300 hrs of dual given. After a year you can apply for a full benefits package. (what that entitles you to, I am not sure)...hope this helps...

Laxrox