On Saturday, the Palm and Pawn hosted a day to celebrate Fijian Culture and gather donated supplies to send across the ocean. Tomasi Rokoqica, secretary at the Wagga Fellowship, said he was thrilled with the turnout and all the items that had been donated.

"We have had so many people drop off books, shoes, clothes to help out," he said. "Even though it was a bit last-minute measure, so many people are offering help."

To give back to the people of Wagga for welcoming the Fijians into their community and for donating the supplies, Mr Rokoqica said they had organised various performance.

"It's all about sharing a little bit of our culture to say thank you," he said.

"Through dance and praises, it is helping us give back a little. I think for a lot of people around here it might be their first time to see dances like this and to learn the word 'bula' which means 'hello' in our language."

Mr Rokoqica said it has been hard for the Fiji community based in Wagga to witness the devastation wreaked by Cyclone Yasa.

It made landfall on the northern island of Vanua Levu in the week before Christmas destroying homes, schools and other infrastructure. But, he added, sending supplies over to help the school children will go a long way.

"It will help bring a smile to the children's faces," Mr Rokoqica said.

"Thank you so much to everyone in Wagga for helping us with this and also for welcoming us to our second home. We feel at home here."