The Sapphire Coast Arts and Sports Youth Development Fund was established in 2016 and since then has provided financial support to over 200 youths across the Bega Valley.

Its chairman Ron Finneran and secretary Graham Brown said it was now their priority to help youths affected by the bushfires through such means as supporting wellbeing or replacing lost equipment.

"If you need something replaced just let us know; have a talk with us and we'll see what we can do," Mr Finneran said.

"It's not big bikkies, you're talking around $500 a hit, but $500 may be a help in some way or other."

He said for instance they could help with lost sporting equipment or musical instruments.

Mr Brown said the fund mainly operated through word of mouth.

"It's about recognising youth in this area, being so remote, don't have the same advantages," he said.

"And obviously the fires have made everything so different.

"This is about getting people back as close to normality as they can get at the moment."

The fund is supported by businesses and major sponsors such as Bega Cheese, Bendigo Bank and individuals.

For more information contact Mr Finneran on 0468 695 261 or Mr Brown on 0416 260 873.