Hi Ryan
The club reg. system varies a lot from state to state . The Victorian system is under major review at the moment . The AOMC (Victorian association of motoring clubs) , is pushing to get the South Aust. system for Victoria . The Police , and Vicroads are discussing it with the AOMC .
At present ,you don't need a roadworthy cert. from a garage in Victoria . Again , it varies from club to club as to how the rules are enforced , but , normally the club nominates a inspection officer , he checks the vehicle over and signs a form saying the car is safe . You can also go and get a roadworthy if you want to ......
You need to be a club member and the secretary has to sign the registration renewal form, for your car, each year .
The cost is about $100 a year I think . plus insurance etc.
They are also talking about issuing new style plates as the old ones are about to run out of numbers .
e.g. they began at CH 0000 , now , they are close to CH 10000 .
You can read about it on the AOMC web site .
http://www.aomc.asn.au/
Mike