Just letting you all know..
Windsurfing Tasmania have learner windsurfer boards and rigs that can be hired ( complete with kids rigs if desired).
Small fee and membership to Wt is all that is required.
Contact myself Damien-0409854754 or Marty Jack in the South,
Northern boards contact and more info about Windsurfing Tas found here:
www.windsurfing.org/tas.htm