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💬 11 Aug 2026: A brother struggling with rent also needs household items and groceries. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 12 Aug 2026: A father with epilepsy supporting his wife and children cannot afford rent or repay relocation debts. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 12 Aug 2026: $9,350 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Adelaide / Inner Western Suburbs, SA

💬 8 Aug 2026: A brother supporting family in Pakistan lost his driving job and faces eviction with eight weeks rent owing. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 12 Aug 2026: $4,500 of Zakat distributed to a widowed father with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 10 Aug 2026: An asylum seeker studying aged care needs a laptop, transport, and work certificates to secure employment. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 11 Aug 2026: A father of six on a protection visa urgently needs housing while seeking employment. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $1,716 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 12 Aug 2026: A mother of three who left a decade-long relationship needs a phone, food, and essentials. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 11 Aug 2026: A brother recently lost his job and needs help covering an urgent fine. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 12 Aug 2026: A family in South Australia is struggling to pay their utility bills. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $603 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for children while battling cancer in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 12 Aug 2026: A mother caring for her baby while her husband works multiple jobs needs help with rent and debt. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 10 Aug 2026: A family's main breadwinner suffered a stroke and they urgently need help with rent. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 15 Jul 2026: A father of a young child cannot work as an Uber driver due to a medical episode. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 12 Aug 2026: A single mother is struggling to afford utilities and housing costs on a single income. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 10 Aug 2026: A student supporting his spouse and parents overseas is struggling with tuition fees and visa costs. Application from Inner City Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing homelessness in Australia

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother recovering from heart surgery in Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 3 Aug 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $123 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 10 Aug 2026: A student on a payment plan with the university needs help with tuition fees to avoid taking an interest-based loan. Application from Tasmania

💬 8 Aug 2026: A single mother unable to work due to medical conditions needs help with essentials. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 11 Aug 2026: A brother who lost his job and is ineligible for Centrelink faces eviction and needs rent and food. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 19 Jul 2026: A sister who converted to Islam fled family violence and needs help with dental bills and debts. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $1,562 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 12 Aug 2026: $7,368 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $3,000 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 9 Aug 2026: A wife caring for her paralysed husband is unable to work and needs help with rent. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 8 Aug 2026: A single mother of two with no work rights needs food, rent, and bills while caring for her unwell toddler. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $2,700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 8 Aug 2026: A mother of two young children needs help with rent and bills while her husband's visa is pending. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 10 Aug 2026: A student in his final semester needs tuition fees after his family overseas faced hardship. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 10 Aug 2026: A young mother on a student visa with gestational diabetes needs help with medication and food. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $2,120 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $2,600 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 10 Aug 2026: A mother of four whose husband was injured at work cannot afford rent after his income ceased. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 12 Aug 2026: A mother fleeing domestic violence arrives from Turkey with two children and needs furniture and essentials. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to an elderly pensioner in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 11 Aug 2026: A mother of two young children is in arrears and facing eviction from her home. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 12 Aug 2026: A single mother of four struggles to afford school expenses and Quran lessons on Centrelink. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 12 Aug 2026: $380 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 3 Aug 2026: $455 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 11 Aug 2026: A young person needs urgent accommodation after a family dispute made living at home no longer possible. Application from Regional Victoria, VIC

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $5,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 12 Aug 2026: A mother of six with a son with autism is facing eviction and cannot afford food or rent. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $449 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Australia

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 12 Aug 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 15 Jul 2026: A pregnant mother of one fleeing domestic violence needs bond, rent, and essentials. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 10 Aug 2026: A brother undergoing cancer treatment is unable to work and needs help with living expenses. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 31 Jul 2026: A sister returning from divorce overseas is studying on Centrelink and needs food and essentials. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 9 Aug 2026: A parent with children recently moved into a home after a year of homelessness and needs furniture. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $3,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $2,021 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 11 Aug 2026: A student on Centrelink lost rent money in a transfer error and needs help with food and bills. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 12 Aug 2026: A brother who recently converted to Islam is undergoing chemotherapy and cannot afford medical expenses. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $2,400 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Northern Territory

💬 22 Jul 2026: A mother of two on unpaid leave after fleeing domestic violence needs rent and groceries. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $1,796 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family escaping domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $2,800 of Zakat distributed to a family facing financial hardship in Perth Region, WA

💬 9 Aug 2026: A brother living alone without family support in Australia needs a fridge replacement urgently. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 12 Aug 2026: A mother of two has fallen behind on mortgage and utilities and urgently needs help. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $321 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 11 Aug 2026: A single mother studying part time and seeking work is struggling to cover expenses for her young daughter. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing financial hardship and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

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Hardship in Australia is often hidden in plain sight.

It could be the sister you sit beside in the playground, the brother you pray beside in the masjid, or the friend you see at the supermarket. You never know the struggles people are quietly facing.

Stability can disappear in an instant. Job loss, rising living costs, or unexpected hardship can push families into crisis. Many families experiencing hardship are unseen.

Zakat is the solution, providing relief, restoring dignity, and helping families rebuild. By paying your Zakat locally, you can directly support families in your own community and help them find stability again.

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Impact Stories

Through your local Zakat, we have been assisting an average of over 3 cases every single day, right here in Australia. Read some of their stories below.

Moving House In Her Seventies, Alone

Aisha stood in the doorway of her new housing property in Adelaide, looking at the empty rooms and wondering how she would even move a single box without collapsing from exhau...

The Silent Toll of Dialysis

Hamza has lived in Sydney for more than a decade with his wife and two daughters. He has relied on casual work and community support, but after his kidneys failed, dialysis be...

Living Out of a Car

Hafsa is a mother of five who had to leave her previous home because it was no longer safe for her family. With nowhere else to go, she and her children were temporarily livin...

Beyond the AVO

Manal is a young Lebanese woman living with her mother and three younger siblings after leaving a violent marriage. Home is now a place of safety for her. But it is also where...

Twelve Dollars in the Account

Layla checked her banking app again. Twelve dollars. School fees were due in two weeks. She had come to Australia on a student visa, sent here by a family who had saved for ye...

When a Brother Needs Support

Bilal is a young man living in Melbourne with his brother. He has experienced family violence, mental health challenges, and periods of unemployment. Following a serious famil...

A Home at Risk

Hana is a single mother and full-time carer for her son, who has a disability. She lives in Perth and relies on Centrelink as her primary source of income. Her son receives su...

Abandoned in Old Age

Fatima came to Australia in her mid 60s seeking safety after decades of hardship in her home country. She had lived through poverty, instability, and loss. For the first time ...

Supporting a Student Through Hardship

Omar was 27 when he moved into a small room in Perth following a family breakdown. It was his first time living independently, and he was determined to rebuild his life on sta...

Rebuilding After Redundancy

Farrah spent years building her career in design. She worked hard, gained experience, and steadily progressed in her field. She was employed full-time and financially independ...

Five Boys and a Deficit

Aisyah has five boys. They are aged eleven, nine, seven, five, and fifteen months. Until recently, she was not raising them alone. The DV incident happened without warning. He...

When the Money Ran Out

Dina spent decades building a quiet life. She raised her children, worked steadily, and eventually put her savings into something she believed was safe: renovating her home. S...

The Broken Fridge

Mariam cannot explain her situation in English. She relies on a trusted community advocate to speak for her, to fill in forms, to translate a life shaped by displacement, bere...

While Her Daughter Was in Hospital

Leyla was already stretched when her daughter was admitted to hospital. She is a single mother to two children. Her youngest is one year old. Her older child just turned two. ...

Fourteen Years and a Stolen Car

Yusuf has lived in Australia for fourteen years. He watched suburbs change, watched his son grow, and watched the years pass without knowing if he would ever be allowed to sta...

Eleven Years of Silence

Nadia had been a Muslim for over a decade. She had taken her shahada quietly, in the years before she understood how much it would cost her. She was married young, a new rever...

Impact of Local Giving

Since 2013

Since 2013, thousands of Muslims in Australia have realised the importance of local giving, driving long term change in the Australian Muslim community. By meeting immediate needs and empowering self-sufficiency, we've transformed lives and strengthened families, establishing foundations for resilient communities.

Cases Received

29,750

Since 2013


This financial year

316

This month

95

Total Distributed

$32.16m

Since 2013


This financial year

$648.69k

This month

$206.66k

Local Donors

26,294

Since 2013


This financial year

802

This month

367

We're building a nationwide network of support powered by Zakat.

Our focus is to manage local Zakat, the third pillar of Islam, according to the Quran and Sunnah. As a local Zakat institute, we are more than just an Islamic charity.

Your Zakat assists Muslims struggling to cover basic needs. Many in Australia urgently require support, and we are distributing your Zakat to alleviate local need and build a structured community.

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Community Welfare

Gaza Assistance

Assisting People arriving from Gaza to Australia

Children & Youth

Recite to Rise (Quran Schools)

Teaching the Words of Allah and the legacy of our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Community Welfare

Essential Support (Cost of Living)

Providing access to basic needs for Muslims in need.

Community Welfare

Dignified Ending

Supporting Australian Muslims and their families to prepare for the life Hereafter

Did You Know Zakat Series

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Episode 1: Family & Zakat

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Episode 4: Business & Zakat

Episode 5: Zakat al-Mal vs Zakat al-Fitr

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Episode 3: Waleed vs Susan

Episode 4: Ramzy vs Adam

Episode 5: Iman vs Sumaiya

Episode 6: Saadiqa vs Nabila

Episode 7: Khaled vs Suhaib

Episode 8: Sarah vs Siham

Episode 9: Wasim vs Asif

Episode 10: Sonny vs Fred

Episode 11: Angela vs Mistura

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Our situation is about to get better as there is a new job I am getting ready for within the next couple of weeks.

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100% kindness and help u gave me. It's more than enough

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Amazing help in time I needed it most thank you

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Alhumdoolilah Your help was extremely appreciated at this hard time

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Your response and your service very good. All good. If I get job and stable I will pay zakat

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There is absolutely nothing id like you brothers & sisters to improve on Alhamdulillah' thank you for all the help provided.

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What NZF did for my daughter and I will never ever be forgotten. SubhanAllah how genuine & caring they are. This organisation epitomises what Islam is all about Mashallah.

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Crisis Accommodation
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Thank you so much for all your help in getting me back on my feet. I am now working part time and no longer need assistance.

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Single Mother
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I want to thank you for all the services and assistance you provide, and for your great efforts for all the individuals and families who arrived from Gaza.

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Gaza Evacuee
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One time I had a very hard time with food and you guys really helped me. I really like this foundation

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Wallahi, words cannot explain how grateful I am for you all, we are humbled, grateful, and appreciate it so much! I hope one day I can help people like you do!

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NZF team is next to perfect. They are prompt in helping every time I need support jazakallahu khair for everything.

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"And establish prayer and give Zakat, and whatever good you put forward for yourselves - you will find it with Allah."

2:110, Qur'an

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