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💬 31 Aug 2026: A brother on a sponsored work visa needs help consolidating personal debts to friends. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 26 Aug 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 2 Sep 2026: A family on humanitarian and bridging visas with no income urgently needs rental assistance. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 26 Aug 2026: $2,996 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 20 Aug 2026: A brother on a bridging visa with no work rights needs bond to secure a room after sleeping rough. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 20 Aug 2026: A student without work rights due to visa restrictions urgently needs rent and food. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $990 of Zakat distributed to a student facing financial hardship due to visa restrictions in South East Queensland, QLD

💬 3 Sep 2026: A family in NSW is struggling to pay overdue gas and water bills. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 31 Aug 2026: A brother unable to work due to lost passport urgently needs food, bills and medication. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 26 Aug 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 2 Sep 2026: A single mother on Centrelink needs feeding equipment for her daughter with a swallowing condition. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 3 Sep 2026: $2,850 of Zakat distributed to a single mother facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 3 Sep 2026: A single mother on Centrelink cannot afford overdue utility bills or essentials for her children. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 2 Sep 2026: A mother of two children with special needs awaiting maternity leave needs help with dental bills. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 31 Aug 2026: A brother with a back condition is sleeping on the couch and needs a firm mattress. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 24 Aug 2026: $75 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in South East Queensland, QLD

💬 1 Sep 2026: A mother with no work rights and three children needs bond to secure housing before eviction. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 2 Sep 2026: A single mother of three unable to work due to injury needs help with rent arrears. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 13 Aug 2026: A mother fleeing domestic violence is sick with her son and needs food, petrol, and medication. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 7 Aug 2026: A widowed father of two on a bridging visa cannot meet rent and bills after losing his wife's income. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 2 Sep 2026: $4,600 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 2 Sep 2026: $1,177 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in South East Queensland, QLD

💬 23 Aug 2026: A father of two young children facing eviction after unpaid wages left him unable to cover rent. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 1 Sep 2026: A family has fallen behind on rent and urgently needs assistance to avoid eviction. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 2 Sep 2026: $582 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 31 Aug 2026: A brother recovering from open heart surgery cannot work full time and needs help with rent. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 13 Aug 2026: A single mother of four starting a cafe after losing her license faces eviction for rent arrears. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 2 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Northern Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 28 Aug 2026: $10,000 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 23 Aug 2026: A mother who fled domestic violence with her children needs food and essentials after a tragedy. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 31 Aug 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 30 Aug 2026: A carer for her husband needs help with car repairs, a fridge, and groceries after debt repayment. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 20 Aug 2026: A single mother of four studying full-time faces electricity disconnection. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 31 Aug 2026: $880 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing homelessness in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 3 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 26 Aug 2026: $2,600 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 3 Sep 2026: A single mother with a newborn is struggling to afford baby essentials and bills. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 30 Aug 2026: A brother who lost family overseas and work rights cannot afford rent or dentures. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 2 Sep 2026: $198 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 31 Aug 2026: A young sister on a visa studying in Australia is couch surfing and needs safe housing. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 2 Sep 2026: A father supporting his wife and two children on Centrelink alone needs help with rent and groceries. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 2 Sep 2026: $250 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Australia

💬 13 Aug 2026: A father of two on a bridging visa facing eviction urgently needs bond to secure housing. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 3 Sep 2026: A family abandoned by their father is struggling with overdue bills and cannot afford food. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 10 Aug 2026: A student in her final semester needs tuition fees to extend her visa and graduate. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 2 Sep 2026: $200 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 2 Sep 2026: $300 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Adelaide Region, SA

💬 3 Sep 2026: A single mother with a newborn is struggling to afford baby essentials and bills. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 2 Sep 2026: $449 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Australia

❤️ 2 Sep 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 2 Sep 2026: $2,300 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 1 Sep 2026: A mother with stage IV cancer and her son are struggling to cover bills and expenses. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 26 Aug 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a widowed father with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 2 Sep 2026: $900 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 3 Sep 2026: A mother struggling with debt from moving costs cannot afford food for her children's school lunches. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 2 Sep 2026: $304 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 3 Sep 2026: A single mother with disability and her sons need urgent help with rent and food. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 2 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 2 Sep 2026: $645 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 26 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 2 Sep 2026: A brother supporting his siblings is struggling with medical costs and household expenses. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 28 Aug 2026: $4,265 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in South East Queensland, QLD

💬 20 Aug 2026: A brother with a spinal disability needs car repairs to work part-time and attend medical appointments. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 22 Aug 2026: A young brother on a student visa became homeless with no income and needs shelter and food. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 26 Aug 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 3 Sep 2026: A family with eight children under nine and one on the way needs a larger vehicle for safety. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 8 Aug 2026: A brother on a bridging visa lost his license and income and faces eviction. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 31 Aug 2026: A parent behind on rent is struggling to cover school fees for their children. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 2 Sep 2026: $3,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Australia

💬 3 Sep 2026: A brother on disability support pension urgently needs food and medical supplies. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

❤️ 26 Aug 2026: $2,300 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 26 Aug 2026: $50 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 30 Aug 2026: A sister without family support lost her job due to illness and needs help with fines and utilities. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 2 Sep 2026: A brother on a limited income is struggling to afford halal meat and groceries. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 31 Aug 2026: A brother supporting his unwell mother and school-aged siblings cannot afford camp fees. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 1 Sep 2026: A father caring for his son with a disability faces eviction and urgently needs housing. Application from Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 3 Sep 2026: A single mother of five is seeking support to cover her daughter's wedding expenses. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 26 Aug 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 3 Sep 2026: A family on Centrelink struggling with rent, medical costs, and daily expenses needs support. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 2 Sep 2026: $9,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Australia

💬 31 Aug 2026: A son supporting his injured father and unwell mother is falling behind on rent as an apprentice. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 3 Sep 2026: A brother who lost everything in a house fire urgently needs shelter, clothing, and essentials. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 3 Sep 2026: A single mother of five fled domestic violence and needs support for her two children with special needs. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 3 Sep 2026: A brother on a bridging visa recovering from illness is homeless and needs urgent accommodation. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 26 Aug 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 1 Sep 2026: A mother of three recovering from a violent assault cannot work and urgently needs rent and food. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 25 Aug 2026: A brother on a disability pension needed help with medication while awaiting support. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

Overnight Change

April 2, 2021

Ramia woke up to the smoke alarm beeping.

She immediately smelt smoke and panicked. Her first thought was that of her two children in the other bedroom. She rushed out and noticed a fire in the family room which was thankfully away from the bedroom. She grabbed her kids and ran out the backdoor to the garden and called the police. Unfortunately there was nothing much she could do but watch the fire slowly ruin her house. She was grateful she and her kids were safe but being a single mother she wasn't sure what was next.

Ramia has a business and was generally living a normal life. While they did not particularly have excess money, they were able to lead a comfortable life. However the unexpected fire all of a sudden now meant she had to find a new place to rent and fund all the setup of the house all of a sudden. These were finances that she had not planned for. Luckily, she is able to live at her parents house temporarily, and while it is crowded, atleast she has a safe place to stay with her kids.

Ramia had never imagined she would be in such a situation before and had no idea what to do. When a friend suggested she reach out to NZF, she was skeptical but decided to try anyway as she had no other choice. When our case workers reviewed Ramia's case, it was pretty obvious that she was in genuine need of help as a one off measure to get her out of this situation. We assisted her with the bond to find a new rental place and also some funding to get some furniture. No doubt, Ramia will be able to pick her life back up once she is able to get a place to live for her family insha Allah.

Situations such as Ramia's could happen to any one of us, at any time when we least expect it.

This is exactly what Zakat has been designed for, to create a community that is self sustainable, and is there for it's members when they are in need. It empowers the security & hope that we all yearn for and that we want our children and grandchildren to have in the generations to come. Help us transform our community through paying your Zakat locally.

This story is based on a real person. Names and identifying details have been changed to protect privacy, and some images are AI-generated or stock.

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