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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

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 🐉

Z&J SPORT AU

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 👏

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! 📽🎬

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!

Z&J SPORT AU

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.

Z&J SPORT AU

23/02/2026

Our nickname for Victoria Harbour is 'the pond' and on still days like today, when the boat cuts through the water so effortlessly, it's just like a shimmering golden pond✨️
Today we welcomed Jo on board 👏🐉💕

Z&J SPORT AU

15/02/2026

Competing at the Lunar New Year Regatta. A little bit of silver and a big day spent with friends! Its about the paddling, it's about the freedom on the water, it's about giving 110% for your mates 🫶🩷🐉

14/02/2026

DAM Busters hit the waters of Lake Barrington last weekend at the Ni***es on Ripples Regatta and we are pleased to report that we won the BCP 250m race and the most gorgeous perpetual trophy you can imagine! Thanks to our friends at Dragons Abreast Nth West Tassie for putting on the most amazing Regatta, you guys rock and we appreciate all the hard work you put in! 💕
The Roaring 20s theme on Saturday night was a hoot, us ladies just love a 'dress up'...can you tell!!!
See you all next year!

12/02/2026

Hi, I'm Helen,
I came to Dragon boat paddling via a rather unusual path. When my husband and I moved to Vienna for work about 11 years ago an acquaintance said to me “I know you’ve had Breast Cancer. You should come join my new Pink Dragonboat team that I’m setting up”. I tried it and loved it – so I started a new sport in a foreign country (where it is virtually unknown), in a new language and having not done sport since my teenage years.
I quickly made so many life-long friends from not just Vienna but all around Europe and Australia. After only paddling for about 5 months I answered the call from Dam Busters for a replacement paddler for the Great River Race in London (33 km along the Thames) and that is how meet this lovely group of people. Every time I visited Melbourne to see family I tried to fit in a paddle with Dam Busters so it was only natural to join the Club when I returned permanently to Australia in 2022.
Since then I’ve paddled with the club almost every week and am now helping with Coaching. I’ve also been lucky enough to paddle for Victoria and last year I had the honour of paddling for Australia in the Senior C team at the World Championships in Germany.
The sport and the team have given me so much and I encourage anyone looking for fun, friendship and a challenge to give it a go.
The coaching team and paddlers will make sure you have a positive experience no matter what your physical fitness level or sporting experience.
For more details, call or text Sue on 0403 008 804 for a FREE month of paddling 🐲👏

10/02/2026

Merry by name and merry by nature! 😁
Happy special birthday Merrylynn, with best wishes for the fabulous celebrations ahead! 🍾🥂

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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