There is this sick feeling amongst Australians right now–- those of us who aren’t directly affected by the bushfires.

You can feel it at the coffee shop while making small talk with the barista, you could feel it at celebrations of a New Year that felt a little bit wrong, you can feel it as soon as you log into Facebook or Instagram and see the outpouring of desperation. “How do we help?!” is the question we’re all asking.

To those doing it tough right now – fire might not be licking at all of our doorsteps – but Australians are rallying.

You’re not alone.

Thankfully, some compensation has been announced for volunteer firefighters. Post continues after video.

Here are some of the ways fellow Aussies are lending a hand, and some of the ways you can help as the NSW South Coast and Victorian Gippsland prepare for the horror conditions expected today.

In the tennis world, Nick Kyrious is leading the charge.

He started with a plea to Tennis Australia, “surely we can do a pre Open expo to raise funds?,” he asked.

C’mon @TennisAustralia surely we can do a pre @AustralianOpen exho to raise funds for those affected by the fires? ????????‍♂️????????‍♂️

— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) January 1, 2020

But then he came up with an idea.

“I’m kicking off the support for those affected by the fires. I’ll be donating $200 per ace that I hit across all the events I play this summer,” he tweeted.

Other players followed.

“I like this I will go $250 per ace, just because I don’t think I’ll be hitting as many aces as you mate,” wrote Alex De Minaur.

“I’m not at your level boys but I want to get involved. $100 for an ace over the Australian summer,” added John Millman.

The ATP Cup is also rising to the challenge.

Each ace served across the @ATPCup at all three venues will deliver $100 to the @RedCrossAU bushfire disaster relief and recovery efforts.

With more than 1500 aces expected to be served, the tournament contribution is expected to exceed $150,000.

— ATPCup (@ATPCup) January 2, 2020

Playing his first game against German player, Jan-Lennard Struff, he won the game 6-4 7-6(4), hitting 20 aces and raising $4000 for bushfire relief.

Speaking about his decision to donate to the bushfire crisis after the game, the 24-year-old broke down in tears.

“I don’t really care about the praise too much. We’ve got the ability and the platform to do something,” he said.

“My home town is Canberra and we’ve got the most toxic air in the world at the moment, that’s pretty sad. It’s tough. Sorry.”

Proud of @TennisAustralia @AustralianOpen commitment to helping those affected by the fires. I will be there Wednesday no question. Come out, show some support anyway you can, please. ????????❤️ ???????? ???? #Rally4Relief

— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) January 3, 2020

Aussie cricketers are also following suit.

Channel 7 sports presenter, Melanie McLaughlin announced that Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins and James Pattinson will donate $1000 to the bushfire appeal for every wicket taken.

Currently the Australian Cricket team are taking on New Zealand in Day Two of the Pink Test, which is done in partnership with the McGrath Foundation.

Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins and James Pattinson to donate $1000 for every wicket taken to the bushfire appeal ❤️ #AUSvNZL @7Cricket

— Melanie McLaughlin (@Mel_Mclaughlin) January 3, 2020

Our country’s singers and celebrities have banded together to put on a two-day Make It Rain fundraising concert for firies in Byron Bay on January 8 and 9.

The line-up includes Wolfmother, Bernard Fanning, and T’N’T – and tickets have completely sold out.

There is also an auction underway if you missed out on the shows, with the website taking bids on everything from a training session with Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky to a signed surfboard from Stephanie Gilmore.

Tix, Auction, Donations via: https://t.co/xSvLqFqmJ0

— Bernard Fanning (@bernardfanning) December 16, 2019

Influencers are using their platforms for good, donating to causes themselves and encouraging their huge followings to do the same.

Media personalities like Bec Judd, models like Steph Claire Smith and newsreaders like Chris Bath are all posting and pleading on behalf of those in danger.

Some are actively collecting their follower’s donations themselves, like NRL commentator Allana Ferguson.

She’s managed to raise $20,000 in 24 hours.

Comedian Celeste Barber, who also launched an online fundraiser for volunteer firefighters, raised more than $2 million in just 24 hours.

Almost 60,000 people from around the world have donated to the cause so far.

“This is out of control! You are all out of control. My love and appreciation for you all is out of control,” Barber wrote on Facebook.