I think English is the most important to you at this stage. If you really can speak a good English with your profession, you will get a start. You should try to rewrite your resume. You did a few projects and practices in your univeristy. Try to make them bigger and fancy. Try to get a interview first. and listen what they want.
I think you should try to get scholarship at some univeristies. You have a PR, if you have a good score, you should at least get part of scholarship. I think with that, you should support yourself. Anyway, you should really know what you are doing, i mean you should give a good proposal to your future surpervisor.
I don't think age care is a good idea, unless you like it. anyway, keep your goal.