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❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $300 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 2 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 2 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 2 Oct 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 2 Oct 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $10,000 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 12 Oct 2026: A brother who lost one of his two jobs is behind on rent and facing eviction. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 2 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing financial hardship and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 2 Oct 2026: $760 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 12 Oct 2026: A single mother with a seven month old baby needs help with bills after her power was cut off. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 12 Oct 2026: A brother who recently arrived in Australia is struggling to pay rent, utilities, and food. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 8 Oct 2026: A father of three on Centrelink with plantar fasciitis is struggling with rent and bills. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 11 Oct 2026: A brother without work and seeking employment urgently needs food assistance. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 2 Oct 2026: $396 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 12 Oct 2026: A young asylum seeker recovering from knee surgery needs help with food, medical bills, and rent. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 8 Oct 2026: A mother supporting her family on casual work needs food and utilities while visa appeals are pending. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 9 Oct 2026: A widow caring for her elderly mother with cancer is struggling with overdue gas bills on a low income. Application from Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 9 Oct 2026: A single mother with a newborn needs help with her rental bond until she can return to work. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 2 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

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

💬 9 Oct 2026: A mother with a sick child cannot afford rent after her husband missed work due to illness. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 8 Oct 2026: A mother fleeing family violence with her infant daughter needs food and baby items while awaiting her visa. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 2 Oct 2026: $3,000 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 2 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 23 Sep 2026: A brother released from prison with health issues needs rent and essentials while awaiting income support. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 2 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 8 Oct 2026: A father of three released from custody is behind on rent and needs help while seeking work. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 24 Sep 2026: A fourth-year engineering student from Bangladesh needs tuition after his father lost income due to unrest. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 14 Sep 2026: A pregnant sister fleeing domestic violence and separated from her son urgently needs food and shelter. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 8 Oct 2026: A brother injured in a motorcycle accident and unable to work needs help with five weeks of rent arrears. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 12 Oct 2026: A single mother of five with cancer fled domestic violence and urgently needs food and nappies. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 8 Oct 2026: A brother needs help covering high out-of-pocket dermatologist costs after Medicare rebates. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 2 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 10 Oct 2026: A brother facing eviction after a month without income needs help with rent arrears. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 2 Oct 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 28 Sep 2026: A brother diagnosed with cancer is homeless after divorce and urgently needs car registration. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 2 Oct 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 2 Oct 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a widowed father with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 2 Oct 2026: $300 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 2 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing health challenges and unemployment in Illawarra Region, NSW

💬 14 Sep 2026: A separated father fleeing domestic violence urgently needs temporary accommodation and bond. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 12 Oct 2026: A brother whose car was stolen and damaged needs help with repair costs. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $100 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in South East Queensland, QLD

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

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

❤️ 2 Oct 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Western Suburbs, VIC

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

❤️ 2 Oct 2026: $720 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 2 Oct 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 14 Sep 2026: A mother of three on a bridging visa with no work rights needs rent and groceries. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 2 Oct 2026: $600 of Zakat distributed to a single father in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 2 Oct 2026: $2,400 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 2 Oct 2026: $798 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 2 Oct 2026: $2,800 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 2 Oct 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 8 Oct 2026: A student on a visa cannot work and urgently needs help with overdue rent and food. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 2 Oct 2026: $112 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 12 Oct 2026: A brother recovering from an accident with ongoing pain needs help with rent and food. Application from South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

💬 9 Oct 2026: A mother cannot afford educational workbooks for her children who need extra help. Application from Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 2 Oct 2026: $430 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 8 Oct 2026: A brother escaping homelessness needs rental assistance after harassment depleted his funds. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 2 Oct 2026: $851 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 8 Oct 2026: A brother on a temporary visa faces medical debt from emergency surgery and risks losing his visa status. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 2 Oct 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 16 Sep 2026: A student awaiting delayed scholarship funds has exhausted his savings and needs rent and groceries. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 9 Oct 2026: A brother on a humanitarian visa with no work rights needs urgent help with rent and living expenses. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $11,000 of Zakat distributed to a sister in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 12 Oct 2026: A brother who is unemployed has no savings and needs help with rent arrears. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 2 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 2 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 2 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family escaping domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

Placed in a Difficult Position

October 3, 2023

Arriving in Australia on a student visa with his family and working part-time, Yasir was devoted to ensuring he could provide a good life for his family. His wife, his biggest supporter in raising their four children was unexpectedly diagnosed with cancer. This news changed their lives dramatically. With no access to Medicare or government funding, Yasir desperately needed financial help. He had to quit his job to take care of his wife and children and was referred to NZF through a friend in the community.

After undergoing a Zakat assessment, we determined that Yasir and his family required ongoing support until his wife was on the road to recovery and until he could resume work. Your Zakat alleviated the burden of financial stress, allowing him to stay at home and care for his family.

If you or someone you know is experiencing hardship and you're unsure whether you/they are eligible for Zakat, please don't hesitate to contact us at NZF for assistance.

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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