Australian Wildlife Assistance Rescue and Education (AWARE) is a voluntary, not-for-profit group based in Frankston caring for wildlife rescued from the bushfires.

They need cloth-made marsupial pouches for these animals, as well as equipment such as fire-resistant safety boots.

The CWA and Frankston North's Aldecourt Primary School are making and collecting materials, with the help of volunteers and carers.

People who can help can contact AWARE at 0411 986 719 or visit www.awarewildlife.org.au

AWARE works in co-operation with Wildlife Victoria.