Dragons Abreast Central Coast

Dragons Abreast Central Coast Dragons Abreast Central Coast are a team of breast cancer survivors, thrivers & provivers. https://www.ccdragons.org.au/about-us/dragons-abreast-australia/

Based in Toukley, Central Coast, NSW, we compete as โ€˜Coastbustersโ€™ and invite breast cancer survivors and supporters to COME and TRY the sport of dragon boating. We are members of Dragons Abreast Australia based in Toukley, Central Coast - breast cancer survivors of various ages from a diverse range of backgrounds, athletic abilities and interests. High on our list of priorities is having fun, trying new things, meeting interesting people and being involved in a challenging physical activity whilst promoting breast cancer awareness. If you want to: Get fit, Make new friends, Have fun and get in touch with your competitive side.....Then Dragon Boating is the sport for YOU!!! We invite all breast cancer survivors and supporters to come and experience the magic that is part of our unique team - not necessarily as a paddler; there are many tasks that we welcome assistance with.

๐Ÿšฃโ€โ™€๏ธ FRIDAY 12th December Dragons Abreast Central Coast TRAINING IS ON! 5PM SHARP! ๐Ÿšฃโ€โ™‚๏ธAfter weeks of the weather behavi...
08/12/2025

๐Ÿšฃโ€โ™€๏ธ FRIDAY 12th December Dragons Abreast Central Coast TRAINING IS ON! 5PM SHARP! ๐Ÿšฃโ€โ™‚๏ธ
After weeks of the weather behaving like a moody teenager, we are finally getting back on the water โ€” and we are absolutely gagging for it! ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ‰

If youโ€™ve been thinking about giving dragon boating a go, or you know someone recovering from breast cancer who keeps saying โ€œone dayโ€โ€ฆ well, Friday is that day. Weโ€™ve got seats available and itโ€™s the perfect chance to sneak in a test paddle before Christmas.

โœจ New paddlers welcome
โœจ No experience needed
โœจ Just bring your enthusiasm and weโ€™ll bring the pink magic
Attached is a handy info sheet of all you need to know for your trial paddle.

Send us a message if you want to come along to Toukley โ€” weโ€™d love to have you join the crew! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’–๐ŸŒ…

Paddles Up ๐Ÿ‰๐Ÿ›ถ

๐Ÿ‰ Huge Congratulations to our amazing DACC Dragon, Janice! ๐Ÿ‰Please join us in giving a massive round of applause to Jani...
07/12/2025

๐Ÿ‰ Huge Congratulations to our amazing DACC Dragon, Janice! ๐Ÿ‰

Please join us in giving a massive round of applause to Janice Kennedy, who has completed her 9km Swim for Breast Cancer Research with National Breast Cancer Foundation โ€” and absolutely smashed her fundraising goal while doing it!

Janice set out to raise $200โ€ฆ and the legend more than doubled it, finishing at $412 (and counting!).

https://fundraise.nbcf.org.au/fundraisers/janicekennedy/swim-for-breast-cancer

Not only did she conquer the kilometres, she did it with that signature Dragon spirit โ€” determination, heart, and a whole lot of pink. ๐ŸŠโ€โ™‚๏ธ

Janice, weโ€™re all so proud of you. Thank you for representing Dragons Abreast Central Coast with such courage and purpose. Youโ€™re an inspiration in and out of the boat. ๐Ÿฉท๐ŸŒŠ


๐Ÿ›ถ Power of the Paddle ๐Ÿ›ถA powerful watch on how dragon boating for breast cancer survivors started โ€” and how it grew into...
11/11/2025

๐Ÿ›ถ Power of the Paddle ๐Ÿ›ถ

A powerful watch on how dragon boating for breast cancer survivors started โ€” and how it grew into the worldwide movement weโ€™re all part of today.

Huge thanks to Dr Don Mackenzie and Abreast In A Boat for pioneering this sport for thousands of women globally. ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ™

๐ŸŽฅ Documentary (YouTube):
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gnbw4DTov9o

๐Ÿ“ฐ Article:
https://bcitnews.com/documentary-power-of-the-paddle/ -program

Power of the Paddle follows the women of Abreast in a Boat, a series of dragon boat teams made up of breast cancer survivors. Through the sport, these women ...

๐Ÿ’— CHEERING ON OUR JANICE! ๐Ÿ’—Our very own Janice Kennedy has just completed her second kilometre towards her 9km Swim for ...
05/11/2025

๐Ÿ’— CHEERING ON OUR JANICE! ๐Ÿ’—
Our very own Janice Kennedy has just completed her second kilometre towards her 9km Swim for Breast Cancer this month โ€” and sheโ€™s showing us all what quiet determination looks like.

For anyone new here โ€” Janice is a Dragons Abreast Central Coast paddler, teammate, friend, and absolute example of living life with courage, humour, and heart. When Janice decides sheโ€™s doing something, she does it. No fuss. No big speeches. Just: wetsuit on, goggles down, into the water.

Sheโ€™s taking on this 9km challenge to raise funds for National Breast Cancer Foundation breast cancer research โ€” a cause that touches every one of us in this community.

If youโ€™d like to support her: ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://fundraise.nbcf.org.au/fundraisers/janicekennedy/swim-for-breast-cancer

Letโ€™s lift her up like sheโ€™s lifted all of us.

Go Janice โ€” weโ€™re behind you every stroke. ๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‰๐Ÿ’—

This November, I am taking part in Swim for Breast Cancer to raise vital funds for breast cancer research. Please support me!

Together is a wonderful place to be ...what a truly inspiring sentence Dragons Abreast Australia
30/10/2025

Together is a wonderful place to be ...what a truly inspiring sentence Dragons Abreast Australia

Our fabulous dragon friend, Selma Barry from Dragons Abreast Newcastle Hunter features in the 2026 Australian Womenโ€™s He...
30/10/2025

Our fabulous dragon friend, Selma Barry from Dragons Abreast Newcastle Hunter features in the 2026 Australian Womenโ€™s Health Diary, supporting Breast Cancer Trials research.

๐ŸŽ if you are loking for a meaningful Christmas gift, The 2026 Australian Womenโ€™s Health Diary makes the perfect Christmas gift and something thatโ€™s practical, thoughtful, and gives back.

Every diary purchased supports life-saving breast cancer research.๐Ÿ’—

๐Ÿ‘‰ learn more here: womenshealthdiary.org.au

Our DACC team turning up in style to support Dragons Abreast Newcastle Hunter celebrating 25 years anniversary โค๏ธ
13/10/2025

Our DACC team turning up in style to support Dragons Abreast Newcastle Hunter celebrating 25 years anniversary โค๏ธ

13/10/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month ๐Ÿ’—

At Dragons Abreast Central Coast, every paddle stroke tells a story โ€” of courage, recovery, and sisterhood. We paddle for awareness, for strength, and for those whose journey inspires us every day.

Early detection saves lives.
Connection heals hearts. ๐Ÿ’•

Dragons Abreast Newcastle Hunter thank you for a fabulous day
12/10/2025

Dragons Abreast Newcastle Hunter thank you for a fabulous day

08/10/2025

๐Ÿ‰ Ever thought about giving dragon boating a go? Nowโ€™s your chance! ๐Ÿšฃโ€โ™€๏ธ

We share the water (and plenty of good laughs) with our friends at Central Coast Dragon Boat Club, who are welcoming new paddlers of all backgrounds to their Come & Try sessions!

This isnโ€™t a cancer-specific group โ€” itโ€™s open to anyone looking to meet great people, get active, and try something new on beautiful Toukley Lake. ๐ŸŒŠ

๐Ÿ“ Boat ramp near Marine Rescue, Peel St, Toukley
๐Ÿ•– Sundays 7:00am
๐Ÿ’ช All fitness levels welcome โ€” no experience needed, just bring your enthusiasm!

We at Dragons Abreast Central Coast proudly paddle alongside CCDBC every Sunday and can vouch โ€” itโ€™s an incredible community to be part of. โค๏ธ

01/10/2025

Itโ€™s October- Breast Cancer Awareness month
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We are Dragons Abreast Australia โ€“ a national not for profit organisation- a community of breast cancer survivors and supporters whoโ€™ve been paddling dragon boats together for health for going on 27 years.
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Born out of Canadian Sports Physiologist Dr. Don McKenzieโ€™s groundbreaking study with proving the health benefits of dragon boating after breast cancer, our movement has grown to 29 member groups (and counting!) across the country.

๐Ÿ’ช What we do: We paddle dragon boats.
๐Ÿ’— Why we do it: For health, connection, and hope.
๐ŸŒŠ Together, we show that life after breast cancer can be strong, joyful, and full of community.
๐ŸฒOur motto is Connect. Move.Live.

โœจ This month weโ€™ll be sharing information, stories, and hope to raise awareness and inspire others who are facing a breast cancer diagnosis.
๐Ÿ’ž Follow us, like, and share our content to help spread the message of the importance of exercise in maintaining wellness after a Breast Cancer Diagnosis. Help us to become the biggest exercise movement in Australia for those living with Breast Cancer!
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Find your tribe on our website and join in the life changing fun and adventure!
http://www.dragonsabreast.com.au/
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Peel Street
Toukley, NSW
2263

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Friday 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Sunday 7:30am - 9:30pm

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