Don't think here is much of a difference between the kite schools....
I have heard good reports about these guys

gokite.com.au/

Melbourne is an all year kiting prospect although the conditions do vary... But most winters I still get out at least once or twice a fortnight. Conditions range from cold frontal south westerly to gusty northerlies. Beginners would be well advised to use a degree of caution over the winter months as the weather can be somewhat unpredictable.
That being said some of the best kiting of the year can be had in Rosebud on a northerly.

I would recommend going ahead with lessons now. Get some experience now and pick your days over the winter that suit your ability by next summer you will be killing it.

+1 for Rosebud.

Starting out at this time of year Rosebud is awesome. Get a good wetsuit and go for it.

I saw all the KR guys out in force on Sat teaching after 2pm.
I should have taken a pic, but they were all on the kiddie pond and teaching within 30mtrs of each other. Even three trainers to one student!
Is KR encouraging mass kiting or something?
I've never seen so many trainers in an area the size of a small kids' soccer court.
I had to launch upwind from them as their students kept dropping their kites at the take off spot and heaps of guys doing the walk of shame up from South Melbourne (including myself). Winds were SSW-SW at best.
But to be in the middle of everyone else, like what's the deal with that!? And what's the deal with this CREW **** all over their rashies? It must be a backpacker thing
Why not teach just north of the rocks and still be at least 200m away from the pier, as it's upwind anyway!?