Beginners...

Hi guys, I recently decided I really loved drama in its various forms and want to start acting basically as much as I can. I live in St. Kilda, Melbourne and just want to know about any good places to begin for somebody with basically no experience that are (hopefully) not too many miles out of my area. I don't mind the idea of (more) acting courses of course, but I'd also like to jump in the deep end as soon as I can; meaning plays and play groups. Any suggestions? Thanks