Archive for 2019

Dragons Abreast Sunshine Coast’s Kath Barry was recognised for her contributions to volunteering with Dragons Abreast Sunshine Coast and promoting the sport within the community. Jarrod Bleijie MP presented the award to Kath at the recent Kawana Electorate Community Awards. Well done Kath!

Earlier this year, Dragons Abreast Australia members were introduced to Urban Poling, a form of walking using specialized hand held walking poles developed by Canadian Occupational Therapist Mandy Shintani. Mandy was familiar with Dr. Don Mackenzie’s research on the benefits of dragon boating for breast cancer survivors and recognised similarities between dragon boating and Urban…

The International Breast Cancer Paddlers Commission (IBCPC) Festival Committee has confirmed the venue for the next IBCPC Festival to be held in 2022. In late 2018, the IBCPC called for expressions of interest to host the next Festival. Applications closed end January 2019, and a number of applications from interested parties across the globe were…

The latest news from the Mothers Day Classic team! Discover a fun fitness alternative after a breast cancer diagnosis Managing health and fitness can be difficult after a breast cancer diagnosis. There is a common belief that upper body exercise can result in chronic and debilitating conditions, specifically lymphedema. Coupled with the side effects of…

Intrepid DAA members from all over Australia have made their way to Kununurra, Western Australia, to take part in the 55km Ord River Dragon Boat Marathon. The paddlers enjoyed a full day’s paddling down the mighty Ord, with plenty of time to take in the amazing scenery.  Each boat had 14 paddlers and a sweep who regularly trained for the…

We are thrilled to introduce our newest DAA Ambassador – Dr. Kellie Toohey. For over twenty years, Dr. Toohey’s work has been researching the benefits of exercise to improve lifestyle. While exercise is now being accepted as a crucial component of cancer prevention, treatment and recovery, it hasn’t always been the way. Dr Toohey’s  experience…