The AOC announced that its support will be delivered in two phases: an immediate six-figure contribution to the Red Cross Bushfire Appeal, and a longer, ongoing commitment to support the rebuilding of communities as the impact of the bushfires emerges.

"Australians have rallied to help the immediate needs of the volunteer fire brigade and communities," AOC President John Coates said. 

"Individuals, including many Olympians, as well as organisations have contributed generously to assist families, communities and the many agencies that support them." 

"The Olympic Movement places sport at the service of the community, so we believe we can make a valuable contribution as people in our towns and smaller centres look to rebuild community spirit and purpose, as well as the physical necessities.

"The power of sport to bring hope and inspiration is something every Olympian holds dear, and the overwhelming message that we have from Olympians is that they want to help with recovery in any way they can."

Coates promised the AOC has already developed an action plan to help communities during the long-term recovery. 

Key proposals include a community outreach programme through "Olympics Unleashed" and other schemes with Olympians visiting affected schools and communities devastated by fire.

There will be a coordinated efforts from sports attached to the AOC to work with local clubs and schools for the country's long-term recovery, including establishing a sports equipment fund to assist sports and community rebuilds.

The AOC also plan to use this year's Olympic Games in Tokyo as a catalyst for recovery by taking live celebrations and Olympians directly to fire-affected areas to lift community spirits during the recovery process.

Several Australian Olympians have been helping fight the fires, including snowboarder Ben Mates, who competed at Turin 2006 and Vancouver 2010 before retiring to join his local fire service. 

"The establishment of the National Bushfire Recovery Agency is a welcome initiative and the Olympic Movement is saying we are here to help," AOC chief executive Matt Carroll said. 

"The Olympic spirit is all about resilience, giving back and creating a positive legacy, so we will feel we can contribute, along with our member sports and generous partners.

"For more than a year now, Olympians have been travelling to schools around Australia with positive messages of self-belief, goal setting and resilience - these will be important messages in the time ahead for those hard-hit areas. 

"With the support of our partner, Optus, we will use Olympics Unleashed to help kids and families rebuild their lives.

"Sport is at the heart of our communities and many sports clubs themselves in our towns will need assistance to recover. 

"The Olympic sports will be working to support clubs, schools and families. 

"This will include replacement of lost equipment necessary to play their different sports. 

"So, the Olympic Movement will be establishing a fund to ensure participation in sport will play a part in helping communities recover."

Bushfires have ravaged many parts of the country for weeks.

At least 27 people have died.

"So many of our Olympians come from areas that have been affected or are still under threat," Carroll said. 

"These are the communities where they grew up, went to school and where many of them still live and have family and friends.

"In the same way that every Olympian has tremendous pride in representing Australia in their chosen sport, they also remember the communities who nurtured them to become the champions they are today.

"The simple fact is we are all connected. 

"As Australians, we are all in this together, which is why the AOC is also looking to ensure those areas can really enjoy the Games and the great community lift Olympics can produce."