Vatulele, an island south of where of the ACT Brumbies centre grew up, was flattened by the tropical cyclone earlier this month.

There's only a few houses left standing across the island's four villages and food sources were destroyed, leaving its people with limited access to clean water, food items and proper shelter.

That's why Kuridrani has pledged his support to the Vatulele Cyclone Harold Appeal, a fundraising initiative to help the people of Vatulele get back on their feet.

"The island is across from my village and my dad is a minister in that area, so I decided to help out," Kuridrani said.

"Most of the families have lost their houses and the food sources have all been damaged, so they're struggling everyday to find food and shelter.

"I'm trying to help out and raise money to send for them to buy food, clothes and rebuild whatever is damaged.

"We've opened a GoFundMe account at the moment, just to get cash donations for anyone who wants to support or donate. It's focusing on the now."

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Kuridrani would have flown to Fiji to spend time with his family in the cyclone's aftermath, but due to strict travel restrictions he can only support from afar.

Only two-to-three people are currently handling deliveries from the main island to Vatulele, so once border restrictions ease Kuridrani is hoping to send cargo as well as cash donations.

"I'm just trying to do as much as I can because it's a tough time at the moment," Kuridrani said.

"For now, it's just the cold, hard cash. Once everything is opened up we can send kits and clothes, for anyone who wants to donate we can put things in a container.

"Most of the [rugby] boys have donated cash which has really helped us out, but it's difficult with the coronavirus [shutdown] plus the salary cut."

Australia's professional players have agreed to an average 60 per cent salary reduction through to September 30, with negotiations to open again if Super Rugby resumes at an earlier date.

Up to six Australian rugby stars have negotiated the opportunity to explore short-term overseas contracts to supplement their earnings, and Kuridrani could fall into this category.

"I haven't really thought about it to be honest, I've just been talking to my manager to see my options," Kuridrani said.

"It comes to a point where I will have to think about it, so I'm talking to my manager now and then see what my options are, what's good for me."

During the coronavirus shutdown, Kuridrani has begun to think about life beyond his rugby career and started to read books about business.

The 29-year-old centre has also bought a new guitar, a bike and a Playstation4 to fill the void left by rugby.

"As a footballer you're used to training and playing all the time, you're always doing something," Kuridrani said.

"I've played for a long time and I'm not used to staying at home and doing my own training. So, I'm just trying to do things to entertain myself and kill time."