Maybe you could link up with an interested party in Australia and try and get something happening in both countries? This way the maximum number of people in this part of the world potentially gain from any events he holds and it makes it more financially viable for both Eric and those sponsoring his events. Also, timing? Northern hemisphere winter-time would probably be best, so I guess December thru March. Good opportunity seeing as both Aussie an Kiwi $ are both strong against the US$ at this time. Just my 2 cents (NZ 2.44 cents at current exchange rate).
Thought I was adding a post to an existing string, did some editing and it came up as a whole new string! Sorry guys.