For anyone looking at getting into cycling specific gear, Pushys has some good discounts on POC helmets and GIRO clothing, these are well known cycling brands and their stuff would be a step up from the entry level gear;
Giro Bib Shorts will make a great first entry to bib shorts at a near entry level price of $75:
https://www.pushys.com.au/giro-chrono-expert-studio-bib-shor…
The Giro base layer also a decent investment for as it cools down (only in S):
https://www.pushys.com.au/giro-chrono-ss-base-layer-white-x-…
Clothing:
https://www.pushys.com.au/on-sale/giro-clothing-clearance.ht…
Helmets (already mentioned previously):
https://www.pushys.com.au/on-sale/poc-helmet-clearance-2022.…
Good timing! Sydney to Wollongong ride is coming up - thanks for the reminder I need to get myself and partner gear. Anything you recommend for 80km ride for total newbies?