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💬 16 Apr 2026: A young recent convert with disabilities and an elderly mother is struggling to cover rent, bills and groceries. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 17 Apr 2026: $3236 of Zakat distributed to a single mother facing eviction due to escalating rental arrears in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 18 Apr 2026: A single mother of three children is living in temporary housing after becoming homeless and urgently needs support. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 16 Apr 2026: A sole parent of five children faces gas disconnection with a $2,631 overdue bill and cannot afford food. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 17 Apr 2026: $1000 of Zakat distributed to a young brother made homeless by his family's breakdown in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $1000 of Zakat distributed to a family of seven in crisis accommodation seeking food and housing support in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 14 Apr 2026: A young sister made homeless by family breakdown is working part-time but cannot cover rent or basic needs. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $1000 of Zakat distributed to a refugee brother on a temporary visa with withheld income support in Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 17 Apr 2026: A brother who had an uninsured car accident owes $3,570 in repair costs on top of existing debts and rent. Application from Northern Suburbs, WA

💬 15 Apr 2026: A brother evicted during injury recovery is struggling to repay housing debts while still unable to work. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to an elderly brother facing serious health challenges without medication access in Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family in ongoing financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $2450 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family whose daughter is deaf and blind in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 15 Apr 2026: A single mother on a bridging visa with a young child cannot afford food after rent with no work rights. Application from Inner City Suburbs, QLD

❤️ 17 Apr 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family with an autistic child facing housing instability in South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 17 Apr 2026: $440 of Zakat distributed to a single mother with chronic illness displaced by the sale of her rental property in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 14 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing eviction due to rent arrears while separated from his family in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 15 Apr 2026: A brother with a serious health condition has exhausted all income on medical bills and has nothing left for food. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 15 Apr 2026: A sister fleeing severe domestic abuse, including being burned by her husband, urgently needs housing and food. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 14 Apr 2026: A brother displaced by the war in Lebanon has run out of money and urgently needs accommodation support. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing serious illness and rent arrears of several months in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 16 Apr 2026: A single mother on a bridging visa with poor health cannot afford a rental bond and is relying on family. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $1050 of Zakat distributed to a single mother facing mental health challenges and financial hardship in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 18 Apr 2026: A parent can afford Quran classes for one child but needs help to enrol both children each term. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 15 Apr 2026: A brother on a bridging visa with no work rights is struggling to support himself and his wife on no income. Application from South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

💬 18 Apr 2026: A brother with no stable accommodation and no support network urgently needs help with food and rent. Application from Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing rent arrears and personal debt after income loss in Southern Suburbs, WA

💬 14 Apr 2026: Two refugee sisters, one wheelchair-bound, secured a new home but cannot afford the first month's rent. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $1200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother abandoned by her husband and facing homelessness in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $900 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in crisis accommodation in Inner City Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $2720 of Zakat distributed to a family facing rent arrears and homelessness after illness in Perth Region, WA

💬 14 Apr 2026: A brother who fled Lebanon faces homelessness after losing his job and is unable to work due to depression. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a sister who fled domestic violence in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 17 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a father with a work injury supporting daily living expenses in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 14 Apr 2026: A single sister facing unemployment needs help paying her pharmacy board exam fee to restart her career. Application from Inner City Suburbs, NSW

💬 14 Apr 2026: A family struggling with rent arrears and rising food costs is seeking urgent financial assistance. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $1000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother with four young children facing utility hardship in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 14 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother with health challenges and no income due to visa restrictions in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 15 Apr 2026: A brother expecting a baby in August cannot afford pregnancy care as private health insurance does not cover it. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family facing rent arrears and housing instability in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 15 Apr 2026: A mother of four young children fleeing family violence urgently needs medication and daily essentials. Application from Southern Suburbs, WA

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $1200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with a severe medical condition in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 14 Apr 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding their lives in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to an asylum seeker family with no income due to visa restrictions in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 14 Apr 2026: A mother of four had her full Centrelink payment deducted in error and urgently needs food and baby essentials. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 14 Apr 2026: A single mother of three, including a daughter with ADHD, is struggling to pay rent, groceries and utility bills. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 16 Apr 2026: A brother on disability support has run out of food and money before his next Centrelink payment. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 17 Apr 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a sister caring for a terminally ill husband and a son with ADHD in Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 18 Apr 2026: A single mother was robbed in a break-in that took all her belongings and she is also falling behind on rent. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 15 Apr 2026: A brother with a knee injury and gout cannot work and is struggling to meet rent, bills and medical costs. Application from South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 14 Apr 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family with serious health challenges and housing instability in Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 16 Apr 2026: A recently arrived Syrian family needs help with rent and daily expenses while settling in Australia. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 14 Apr 2026: $400 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a student sister facing financial hardship in Inner City Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 14 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing homelessness and searching for stable accommodation in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 17 Apr 2026: $1200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence covering rent at her new home in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $1200 of Zakat distributed to a family with young children who lost income due to visa complications in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 17 Apr 2026: $1500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in emergency shelter awaiting safe housing transfer in Inner City Suburbs, VIC

💬 14 Apr 2026: A father relying on irregular delivery work to support his wife and three daughters cannot afford utility bills. Application from Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 18 Apr 2026: A single mother who has just separated from her husband needs help with rent and moving costs as she rebuilds. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 17 Apr 2026: A single mother with an active family court matter has no income and urgently needs food and petrol. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 17 Apr 2026: $1340 of Zakat distributed to a brother with a back injury clearing rent arrears after months without income in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 16 Apr 2026: A daughter in palliative care relies on a non-foldable wheelchair that the family cannot transport without help. Application from Southern Suburbs, WA

💬 16 Apr 2026: A brother on a humanitarian visa supporting siblings is overwhelmed by utility debts and a citizenship fee. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 14 Apr 2026: A single mother of four children under six relies only on Centrelink and cannot meet rent and utility bills. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 15 Apr 2026: A sister who fled family violence is unable to pay rent and has borrowed from friends to survive. Application from South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

💬 14 Apr 2026: A brother displaced from Gaza is unemployed with a family and cannot afford his electricity bill. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 17 Apr 2026: A brother awaiting his bridging visa cannot work and will be homeless within days after exhausting his savings. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 17 Apr 2026: $2680 of Zakat distributed to a father with a work injury and no income facing eviction in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 14 Apr 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother recovering from open heart surgery with loss of vision in Western Suburbs, 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.

Names and places may have been changed to protect the identity of clients where appropriate.

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