DAM Busters BCS Dragon Boat Club

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

Happy Birthday to the lovely Katrina 🎉 Your smile always brightens up our boat 🩷
05/04/2026

Happy Birthday to the lovely Katrina 🎉
Your smile always brightens up our boat 🩷

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05/04/2026

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29/03/2026

Come and join us for a FREE paddle, survivors and supporters are all welcome!
Call or text Sue 0403 008 804 for more info! 🐉🩷

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Hi All,For those of us who have been watching and waiting to see our story on Ch9 News, after a couple of false starts a...
28/03/2026

Hi All,
For those of us who have been watching and waiting to see our story on Ch9 News, after a couple of false starts and some more footage shot on Tuesday night, I'm informed that we are all systems go tomorrow, Sunday night, March 29! 🤞
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17/03/2026

Training took on a decidedly GREEN look tonight 🍀 with Irish jigs, games and prizes, lots of cool music on the boat and everyone getting into the spirit of St Pats Day! We also celebrated one year of paddling for Renee and Yun 🌟🐲




Hi! I'm Sal and a resident of Docklands. For the past five years, I’ve been watching the ladies paddle from my balcony —...
13/03/2026

Hi! I'm Sal and a resident of Docklands. For the past five years, I’ve been watching the ladies paddle from my balcony — always in awe and secretly wishing I could be a part of it too. The drumbeats made it even more enchanting.

I had always assumed that you needed to be a trained professional to paddle and participate. So I admired from a distance.

Earlier this year, I saw a post on our community page — and I literally squealed with joy! I contacted Sue immediately, and before I knew it, I was in the boat paddling. Something I had only dreamed about was suddenly becoming a reality.

Helen was amazing — so kind and patient while teaching me the basics. And everyone on the team has been so warm and welcoming.

I intend to continue my journey with these beautiful women and be a source of support in theirs!

Call or text Sue 0403 008 804 and join me and these special ladies in the boat 🐉




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Its official! Our news story with Tony Jones will feature this Sunday night on Channel 9 in the 6pm news bulletin. Tune ...
12/03/2026

Its official! Our news story with Tony Jones will feature this Sunday night on Channel 9 in the 6pm news bulletin. Tune in to see us talk about Dragon Boating after breast cancer and how we have formed an amazing community of support through this sport 🐲🫶

LATE MAIL 💌
Gotta, wait another week to see us on 9!
Please tune in next Sunday 👏

Happy International Women’s Day from our team of amazing women to all the strong, inspiring women making the world a bet...
08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day from our team of amazing women to all the strong, inspiring women making the world a better place! 💪 We had a little lucky prize draw this morning, and Jan won a beautiful book celebrating women in sport 👏🌟
Its a privilege to paddle with these fine ladies 🐲💕


05/03/2026

Watch this space for where you can see our recent media shoot. Thank you Tony Jones, and camera men Ryan and Shane from Channel 9. Can't wait to see the finished product! 📽🎬

Hi!My name is Maggie.Seventeen years ago, when I needed it most in my life, breast cancer gave me a gift; Dragon boating...
02/03/2026

Hi!
My name is Maggie.
Seventeen years ago, when I needed it most in my life, breast cancer gave me a gift; Dragon boating with the DAM Busters.
A colleague invited me to a Come 'n Try at Docklands. At aged 60 and not having been in a team sport since I was a teenager, I was very unsure, however, I finally got the timing right and enjoyed the experience on the water immensely.
Since then, DAM Busters has been a huge part of my life. The “fun, fitness and friendship” creed of Dragon boating came to life for me.🐉💗
I have been so fortunate to be supported, to develop strong friendships and enjoy lots of travel to regattas locally, interstate and overseas.
I am proud to be a Tribal Elder in the DAM Buster team! 😀
If you would like to meet some wonderful people, and have a go yourself, please contact Sue on 0403 008 804 and get a FREE Dragon Pass to try for a month!





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A very Happy Birthday to the lovely Annette, wishing you a day as joyful as you are ⭐️🎉
28/02/2026

A very Happy Birthday to the lovely Annette, wishing you a day as joyful as you are ⭐️🎉

26/02/2026

We don’t post throwbacks often.
But this one matters.
Almost four years ago, we celebrated
21 years on the water.
Some of the faces in these photos
are still paddling.
Some have passed the paddle on.
And some hadn’t even joined us yet.
That’s how teams last.
Today, we’re still building
on what was handed down —
with new hands, new energy,
and the same heart.
This is more than a milestone.
It’s a moment in a much longer story.
And this year, we’ll be celebrating
25 years on the water.
Watch this space to see how we mark it.




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912 Collins Street
Docklands, VIC
3008

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

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