Thanks mateYikes. I guess that's the sort of thing one buys with a bunch of other items to spread out the pain of shipping. I have a friend in another country who's in the same position you're in. He has stuff shipped to my house from all over the US-then I post it out to him. I'd be happy to do the same for you if the need arises. Or, if you could get a group buy going with a few of your countrymen, you sort out the in-country postage once it's Down Under.
The offer is greatly appreciated