Matt Scarff, 41, will arrive in Perth at 10pm tonight after flying back to Australia under intensive care medical treatment.

He remains in a coma after suffering significant head injuries. 

The Matt Scarff fundraiser, set up by family and friends, has raised almost $60,000 in just one day. 

The money raised from the fundraiser will help cover his medical expenses. 

Mr Scarff's cousin Sally Webster thanked the community for its generosity. 

"On behalf of Matt's family we would like to thank everyone for their love and support and your overwhelming generosity," she wrote on Facebook. 

"We have just heard that Matt will fly to Perth today which alone will be $77,000.

"Matt's condition has remained the same at this stage, he is in a stable condition. Everyone has been amazing."

Friend Brendan Baker said it was incredible to see people from around Australia donate. 

"His cousin set a total of raising $100,000 in 50 days and they have already raised ($58,000)," he said. 

"They will reach the total in no time."

EARLIER: A FORMER Bendigo man king hit in Bali was helping a woman when he was attacked. 

Matthew Scarff's friends say his act of kindness typified his character.

The 41-year-old was hit outside a club in Seminyak early on Saturday morning and remains in a coma after undergoing surgery.

Mr Scarff, who has lived in Bali for 15 years and runs the Bali Learn to Surf School in Kuta, was expected to be medically evacuated to Darwin on Tuesday night.

Friends and family are praying for a full recovery. 

Close friend Patrick Hurley said Mr Scarff would win the battle ahead through his strength and determination. 

"Apparently he was helping a woman who was approached by a group of men when he was hit and that just typifies Matty - a great guy always willing to help," he said. 

"We just hope and pray he gets through this. 

"But knowing Matty, he's fit and strong and will recover."

Mr Hurley went to the football with Mr Scarff just weeks ago and plans to travel to Darwin to visit him during his recovery. 

"He's a salt of the earth sort of guy who helped people during the Bali bombings, unbeknown to anyone," he said. 

"That's just who he is. He is an absolute gentleman, full of bubbles and enthusiasm."

Bendigo's Brendan Baker, who has known Mr Scarff for several years, said he was a beautiful, laid-back person. 

"He's a good fellow," Mr Baker said. 

"It's just one of those random acts of cowardice that can happen anywhere and we're just waiting to hear how he is. 

"I expect it'll be a long recovery period for him."

Mr Scarff's injuries are not covered by insurance.

A Facebook fund has been set  to help with the cost of Mr Scarff's medical bills and future recovery.

Friends say the cost of the medical evacuation is $45,000 alone. 

Mr Scarff's cousin, Tony Maguire wrote that his cousin was "still in an induced coma ... and is fighting really hard".

"Matt’s my cousin and one of my closest mates," he said. 

"He has immediate family and close friends by his hospital bedside in Bali but is doing it tough.

"We all love and care about Matt so much.

"This fund has been established to help with the cost of his medical bills and future recovery. Any donations you can make will be greatly appreciated."

The Department of Foreign Affairs told the Bendigo Advertiser it is providing consular assistance. 

His immediate family has called for privacy. To help, go to www.facebook.com/MattScarffFundraiser