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DAM Busters BCS Dragon Boat Club

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DAM Busters BCS Dragon Boat Club

DAM Busters BCS are a supportive team for ALL cancer survivors and their supporters. All ages and abilities welcome. Come and find your tribe!

We paddle for fitness, friendship, and fun— proving there’s life, joy, and strength after diagnosis. A Place To Come Together - A Place To Feel At Home

Paddling the waters of Docklands, Melbourne you will find DAM Busters Breast Cancer Survivor Dragon Boat Club embracing life. DAM Busters are Determined And Mighty myth Busters - determined in spirit and
mighty of heart, busting the myths surrounding exercise after a cancer diagnosis. Founded in 2001, the DAM Busters were the first breast cancer survivor dragon boat club established in metropolitan Melbourne. Today, our club proudly welcomes ALL cancer survivors and their supporters who want to enjoy the camaraderie, fitness, and fun that dragon boating offers. We believe that life after a cancer diagnosis can be full of strength, connection, and joy. Through paddling together, we rebuild confidence, restore health, and celebrate resilience — both on and off the water. Our members come from diverse backgrounds, all ages, and all fitness levels. Whether you’re recovering from treatment, supporting a loved one, or simply seeking a positive and welcoming community, the DAM Busters offer a place where everyone belongs. Dragon boating is more than a sport for us — it’s a symbol of hope, teamwork, and thriving beyond cancer. You‘ll find us on the water twice a week:
* Sunday 8:30am boat & equipment prep and warm up
9:00-10:00am on the water, followed by coffee
* Tuesday 6 :00pm boat & equipment prep and warmup
6:30-7:30pm on the water, followed by dinner

01/12/2025

We welcomed friends from Ni***es on Ripples Devonport for a paddle and lunch. The conditions weren’t kind to us on the Yarra - wind, rain, it was choppy with some whitecaps! We smiled, laughed, paddled hard and got wet - we more than earned our lunch. Great times with great women. Can’t wait to get to the Lake Barrington regatta in Feb 2026. &jsport

30/11/2025

26/11/2025

Oh what a glorious evening - sunshine, warm air, calm water, a great workout and a team full of smiling faces.

23/11/2025

We are so very blessed to have the support of with Darren sweeping us this morning and Johnny coaching us. This is what teamwork between clubs looks like. Both teams sharing ideas and connecting. Thanks guys, these sessions are invaluable for us, we hope we are adding value for you all too! 🙏 🩷

20/11/2025

Dam Busters took part in a training session at our local pool to practice what to do in the event of a capsize.
It’s a required safety exercise that lets everyone experience what it’s like to end up in the water fully clothed and learn how to react in an emergency.

Thanks Helen for your insight and for putting us through our paces, we are all much more confident should we have to face this situation.

Once the serious side of things was covered, there was plenty of splashing, laughing, and discovering just how heavy wet clothes and a PFD really are!
If the boat ever does capsize, at least we now know two things for certain:
1️⃣ We’ll handle it like pros.
2️⃣ We definitely won’t win any awards for graceful exits into the water! 😄🚣‍♂️💦

18/11/2025

"Not all Heroes Wear Capes"
This is Eddie, our paddler extraordinare, who was asked four weeks ago to help put an event together for her friends grand daughter Sara who is battling a childhood cancer.
That's all our Eddie needed.
Away she went, and last weekend, with the help of her friends and family, raised over $10k for the Love Your Sister charity. What a day which was topped off by a visit from Samuel Johnson who heads up the foundation complete with his Unicycle, Logie and Dancing with the Stars disco ball trophy!
Eddie, you are an inspiration and we are proud to sit alongside you in our boat. Your Community, friends, family and all who you have touched with your generosity of spirit, applaud you 👏

16/11/2025

A lot of our team fun happens on other kinds of water craft! Here we are enjoying the 'Elvis Cruise' aboard the Victoria Star on Sunday afternoon. 🎤🐲🎈
Lifelong friendships are formed so come and join us for not only paddling.... but so much more!! 🥰

15/11/2025

"Teamwork Makes the Dream Work" and what a fabulous group of women we have! Congrats Renee and Megan on your first Regatta, thanks to our superstars Victoria and Annette, our volunteer fellas, to Johnny our amazing Sweep and every single one of you who smiled their way through the Corporate Games today. Proud to the core 👏
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12/11/2025

Annette is not only an awesome paddler in our team — she’s also a first responder SES volunteer. Thanks for all you do for the community, Annette!

Annette joined the SES in July 2024 and became a crew member after four months of training, including ‘fitness for role’, First Aid, and working safely at heights. Her work is diverse — from pumping out floodwaters and clearing fallen trees to carrying out temporary roof repairs, casualty handling, and assisting police with crime scene preservation. She’s also been active at community events such as safety fairs, Christmas carols, and Rotary and Lions presentations, helping to keep the community safe and informed 💓

Address

912 Collins Street
Docklands, VIC
3008

Opening Hours

Tuesday	6pm - 7:30pm
Sunday	8:30am - 10am

Website

https://dambustersbcs.com.au/

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