The money was raised by auctioning off jerseys that were specially made and designed for a four-way Indigenous round in June.

It will help the Brothers 4 Recovery charity to continue to do its good work running men's wellbeing camps across Orange and the Central West.

Orange City player and proud Aboriginal man Jake Johnston said the jerseys were worn during the derby rugby round at Wade Park after the Shute Shield clash.

"The idea came about after the lack of a Indigenous presence in rugby union, the plan is to make it an annual event," Mr Johnston said.

"It means so much. I'm very proud of how generous our supporters have been.

"For me personally it's an honour to wear the jersey.

"I hope to see the effects years later, if it encourages even one young Indigenous person to play rugby then I'll be happy."

The jerseys were designed by Sandon Gibbs O'Neil from Burruguu Art, they were funded by the Orange Aboriginal Medical Service and made by Paladin Sports.

Joey Thorley auctioned off the specially-made jerseys at the Orange City Rugby and Netball Winter Ball on June 29 and the funds were presented to Brothers 4 Recovery on Wednesday.