With the HAB, I know many people tie it on loosely, then grab bub, pop them in and just tighten it. For example, if you're wanting to use it at the shops, put it on and wear it in the car, so it's ready to go when you get there.

Nope, don't know anyone with carriers in WA (off the top of my head) - I'd definitely recommend you join BabyCarriersDownunder, they are like babywearing geniuses, and you could use their carrier library to try a BabyHawk or Pikkolo.

I bet the HAB site would have instructions. And YouTube. (Trillian, I didn't do my first MT up properly for awhile, had bub sitting too low, but I watched a YouTube tutorial, and voila! I was sorted. )

The Pikkolo yep, is a SSC (soft structured carrier), but similar to a MT. With the Pikkolo, you can wear bub on your front facing in OR outwards (brilliant), or on your back. It buckles at the waist, and then kinda under the arms. Its made by CatBirdBaby if you want to google.

Ah! And I have a few pics in the babywearing section of my homepage too. (You'll find the link if you click on my name)