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

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

💬 10 Aug 2026: A student nearing graduation needs tuition fees to secure her visa extension and avoid deportation. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 11 Aug 2026: A young person needs help with accommodation costs after a family dispute. Application from Regional Victoria, VIC

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $603 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in South Western Suburbs, NSW

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

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

❤️ 12 Aug 2026: $4,050 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

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

❤️ 13 Aug 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 6 Aug 2026: $820 of Zakat distributed to an asylum seeker facing eviction due to rent arrears in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 10 Aug 2026: A brother studying aged care on a bridging visa needs a laptop, transport, and job readiness costs. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 13 Aug 2026: A brother facing eviction after three years of harassment urgently needs bond for new accommodation. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

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

💬 30 Jul 2026: A single mother leaving refuge after a year needs furniture and essentials for her new home. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

💬 13 Aug 2026: A new arrival unable to work due to visa restrictions cannot afford rent. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 6 Aug 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 13 Aug 2026: $1,520 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Adelaide Region, SA

💬 13 Aug 2026: A single father of three studying full-time needs bond and rent after eviction. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 11 Aug 2026: A father and mother with their young daughter urgently need housing after fleeing Pakistan. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 12 Aug 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a family facing financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

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

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $2,800 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Perth Region, WA

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

💬 10 Aug 2026: A cancer patient undergoing radiation and awaiting surgery is struggling with bills. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 12 Aug 2026: A mother of six including a son with autism faces eviction and cannot afford rent or specialist care. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 12 Aug 2026: A single mother with two children is behind on mortgage and utilities and needs urgent help. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 13 Aug 2026: A sister fleeing domestic violence urgently needs housing after her current shared accommodation became unsuitable. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 13 Aug 2026: $1,600 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 11 Aug 2026: A mother of two young children in arrears urgently needs rent to avoid eviction. Application from 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

💬 11 Aug 2026: A brother without regular income after losing his job needs help to pay an outstanding fine. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 13 Aug 2026: A student struggling with tuition fees despite being on an installment plan needs help to continue their degree. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

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

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

💬 13 Aug 2026: A brother unable to work due to high blood pressure faces eviction and urgently needs housing. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

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

❤️ 13 Aug 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a pregnant sister with no income in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 6 Aug 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 13 Aug 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 13 Aug 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 13 Aug 2026: A single mother and son, both unwell and fleeing abuse, urgently need food and medication. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 4 Aug 2026: A brother on disability pension facing eviction due to rent arrears after trauma and injury. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 10 Aug 2026: A young mother on a student visa recovering from childbirth needs food and medication. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 13 Aug 2026: A brother whose car has broken down needs repairs and registration to apply for jobs. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 12 Aug 2026: A student who lost his job for six months needs help to repay a debt and cover living costs. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

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

💬 10 Aug 2026: A student on a payment plan with the university needs help covering a tuition shortfall. Application from Tasmania

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

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

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

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

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

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $3,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 24 Jul 2026: A young family on a bridging visa need food and rent help after the father injured his arm. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 13 Aug 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 12 Aug 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing homelessness in Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 31 Jul 2026: A divorced sister recently returned from overseas is studying and needs a laptop and essentials. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 12 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

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

❤️ 12 Aug 2026: $2,500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 13 Aug 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 13 Aug 2026: A father with a pregnant wife and young daughter left work to care for them and needs rent and food. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

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

💬 13 Aug 2026: A mother of three fleeing domestic violence is struggling with debt and essentials without support. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 6 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 13 Aug 2026: A mother starting self-employment is two weeks behind on rent and facing eviction. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 13 Aug 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 12 Aug 2026: $2,600 of Zakat distributed to a single mother facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 12 Aug 2026: $200 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

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

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

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

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $1,562 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Sydney Region, NSW

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

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

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Perth Region, WA

💬 12 Aug 2026: A father with a seizure disorder struggling on Centrelink cannot repay debts from bringing his family to Australia. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 13 Aug 2026: $1,480 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

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

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

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

💬 13 Aug 2026: A single mother with multiple sclerosis raising three boys alone cannot afford food, medication or clothing. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 11 Aug 2026: A brother facing eviction after job loss and ineligible for Centrelink needs rent and food. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

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

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 12 Aug 2026: $1,850 of Zakat distributed to a single mother facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 10 Aug 2026: A family on Centrelink needs help with rent after their father had a stroke and can no longer work. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 16 Jul 2026: A brother who recently reverted to Islam fled unsafe housing and needs bond assistance. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

💬 13 Aug 2026: A father with a permanent disability unable to work needs help with rent after arriving in Australia. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 12 Aug 2026: A brother who recently reverted to Islam has cancer and needs help with chemotherapy costs. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 13 Aug 2026: A family is struggling to afford food, clothing, and transport. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 13 Aug 2026: $1,740 of Zakat distributed to an elderly pensioner in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

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

❤️ 13 Aug 2026: $400 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $449 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Australia

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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