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What about some short courses? Something like website design is often in demand.
I have done website design and know XHTML, CSS and can write it, I can apply changes to PHP and SQL but can't write it but unfortunately i have not got that all important certification (self taught) so it may be worth doing some courses.

It sounds like you have a lot of experience, and can certainly use that to demonstrate CV fillers such as excellent communication skills, adaptability to new tasks, customer service. Don't worry too much about the time out of the workforce as that is often the case with mature women, and there are still ways to make your application stand out (especially if you are willing to start lower down the ladder and work your way up).

Although you are computer literate already, would you consider doing an IT course at TAFE or through distance education? That would demonstrate that you are up to date with computing as well as demonstrate recent education and would open the doors to doing something that would push you intellectually a bit more, and you wouldn't necessarily have to start with the basics but could jump into something a bit more exciting.
Thank you for the reasurance. Happy to start lower and work my way up.
Again it comes down to being able to prove your credentials, so it looks like some courses are the way to go.
Maybe something I could look into next year. I just have to try and find time to fit it in.