Hi and welcome! You can get lots of information from everyone here on the board, people are all at different skills levels and they have so much to offer in terms of knowledge. One day you can pass along the knowledge you gained to another new quilter.
As for starting out is there a local quilt shop (LQS) in your area? Most run classes for beginners or have an 'Open Sew' where you can go and start a project and get help. Also, lots and lots of information on various sites on the web, but if you do a search on this board you will get tons of information. Also, ask away ~ I have found everyone on here to be so helpful and supportive.
Good luck as you begin your quilting journey!