A NEW fund will help communities affected by bushfires begin to rebuild.

Victoria has already seen a generous outpouring of goods and services donated but relief organisations have been unable to get items into communities.

It has led to the the state government launching a dedicated new fund where people can donate money to help communities decimated by the new year fires.

The fund has been established in partnership with the Bendigo Bank Community Enterprise Foundation and the Salvation Army.

It provides practical support to Victorians begin to rebuild their lives after the fires.

Funds will help families cover the cost of everything from a grocery shop to replacing school uniforms.

The appeal will also help address the most immediate priorities of communities, including the rescue and rehabilitation of local wildlife.

Donations to the new fund will be held in a dedicated account overseen by Pat McNamara, former Victorian Deputy Premier and Minister for Police and Emergency Services.

The government will contribute $2 million to the fund and ensuring impacted families and communities have the support they need right away.

Premier Daniel Andrews said he hoped this fund will help assist families who have shown remarkable courage.

"Through this fund, we'll help make sure that at the very least they don't have to worry about the small but vital things like putting food on the table or getting their kids to school," Mr Andrews said.

To donate, visit vic.gov.au/bushfireappeal

Other ways you can help below.

A ride-drive event will head from Bendigo through Eppalock, Axedale, Heathcote, Toolleen, Colbinabbin, Elmore and Goornong to raise money for the CFA.

Along the way, there will be raffles and auctions to help raise money.

The event is on January 18 at 8.30am at Barr and Wells Cafe and Harley Central in High Street, Kangaroo Flat.

For more information visit Motorcycle Road Rides Central Victoria's Facebook page.

Brad Marron is organising a bowls-themed fundraiser at the Bendigo East Bowls Club on January 21 and 22.

It will see teams playing bowls for 24 hours straight while fundraising for the Red Cross Disaster Fund.

The event will feature three jumping castles, hot food, a licensed bar, DJ and music entertainment, a raffle, Facebook auctions, and sponsorship to help raise money.

It starts at 5pm on January 21 and ends at 5pm on January 22.

Bendigo musician Roy Lever saw his bandmate Jesse Gardner and his family narrowly escape from Mallacoota and wanted to help.

He has teamed up Jesse who is now safely back in Bendigo to create a fundraiser event for those affected by the fires. Reaching out to friends and colleagues, the pair soon had a great line up of local acts.

STAGEhand is on at the Rifle Brigade Hotel on January 12 from 1pm with the and three craft breweries - Brookes Brewery, KAIJU! Beer and Holgate Brewhouse - donate kegs of beer for the day.

The line-up includes Mick Thomas, Blackthorn, Mast Gully Fellers, Oombah Duo, Four Lions Duo and duo Band of Cloud.

Funds raised from the event will go to the Bushfire Disaster Appeal and Warriors 4 Wildlife.

Bushfire victims from the Cudgewa region will benefit form this fundraiser.

Former Bendigo resident Renata Coppola is now the music teacher at Corryong College.

Event organiser Melesina Fonua said Renata's home is one of the few left standing in her community.

"She's very thankful and blessed that the CFA managed to save her house. Unfortunately, the rest of the community has been through a rough time," Ms Fonua said.

The fundraiser is part of the Rebuild Upper Murray fundraising group.

As well as money, the group organises water, hay and trade skills to visit the area.

For more on Rebuild Upper Murray, visit their Facebook page.

Along with Renata Coppola and Melesina Fonua, Grim Fawkner, James Holland, Jaye Kolone, Tara Muscatello, Luke Owens, James Black and duo Mustang will perform.

The fundraiser is at the Rifle Brigade Hotel on January 24 from 4pm.

The Victorian Busfire online artist and maker auction will raise money for the CFA Public Fund.

It will see creative makers and artists contributing pieces to an online auction with items including paintings, sculpture, photography, furniture, clothing and wine.

Tylden film set builder and furniture maker Ben Gill reached out to his creative friends and colleagues for the auction.

"Living in a small country town, like Tylden, you know a lot of the CFA members," Mr Gill said. "I was anxious to see that the money went where the CFA as a whole had a say (on how it was distributed)."

The auction will begin once all donated items are confirmed. Mr Gill is hoping that will be by Friday, January 10 at 7am and end on January 19 at 9pm.

Visit the Facebook page to preview the items up for auction and to keep track of auction details.

Bendigo-based not-for-profit Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal's disaster resilience and recovery fund will support communities in medium to long-term recovery projects. More details here, frrr.org.au.