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

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

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

💬 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

💬 13 Aug 2026: A brother facing eviction after years of harassment by his landlord urgently needs bond for safe housing. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

💬 11 Aug 2026: A brother without work or income for two months is facing eviction and cannot afford food. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

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

❤️ 3 Aug 2026: $300 of Zakat distributed to an elderly pensioner in financial hardship in Adelaide Region, SA

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

❤️ 12 Aug 2026: $1,850 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 6 Aug 2026: $820 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears 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

💬 10 Aug 2026: A young mother on a student visa is struggling to afford food and medication after a difficult pregnancy. 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

💬 10 Aug 2026: A brother seeking asylum and studying cannot afford a laptop, transport, or work certificates. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

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

❤️ 13 Aug 2026: $1,600 of Zakat distributed to a family 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

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

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

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

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

💬 12 Aug 2026: A mother of six including a son with autism urgently needs housing after eviction. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

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

❤️ 3 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Northern Suburbs, NSW

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

💬 13 Aug 2026: A brother new to the country cannot work due to visa restrictions and needs help with rent. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 9 Aug 2026: A wife caring for her paralysed husband cannot work and needs help with rent. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 12 Aug 2026: A mother of two fleeing domestic violence arrives from Turkey with no funds or household items. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

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

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

💬 12 Aug 2026: A mother of three who left a difficult marriage needs a phone, food, clothing, and appliances. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 10 Aug 2026: A family lost their breadwinner after their father's stroke and cannot afford rent. 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

💬 12 Aug 2026: A father reunited with his family from Afghanistan is struggling with debt, seizures, and housing. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 10 Aug 2026: A student working construction to cover tuition fees is struggling with rent, health insurance and visa costs. Application from Inner City Suburbs, VIC

💬 11 Aug 2026: A young person needing to relocate due to family conflict requires rental assistance. Application from Regional Victoria, VIC

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

❤️ 3 Aug 2026: $455 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

❤️ 3 Aug 2026: $250 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Australia

💬 11 Aug 2026: A student on Centrelink lost his wallet and rent money and cannot afford course fees. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

💬 31 Jul 2026: A divorced sister rebuilding her life after returning from overseas needs a laptop and essentials. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 15 Jul 2026: A separated mother of two on a bridging visa fled violence and needs bond and rent. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 12 Aug 2026: A mother caring for her one-year-old needs help with rent, bills, and $20,000 debt. Application from Perth Region, WA

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

💬 13 Aug 2026: A father with a pregnant wife and young daughter needs rent and essentials after leaving work. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

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

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

💬 13 Aug 2026: A student struggling with tuition fees needs help to meet university payment deadlines. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 12 Aug 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 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: A father with a permanent disability new to Australia cannot work and needs help with rent. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 13 Aug 2026: $2,240 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

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

❤️ 12 Aug 2026: $200 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 13 Aug 2026: A sister who fled domestic violence needs support to secure stable housing after her current room became unsafe. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

❤️ 3 Aug 2026: $570 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Northern Suburbs, NSW

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

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

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

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

💬 15 Jul 2026: A father on a bridging visa cannot drive after fainting and needs rent and bills covered. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 13 Aug 2026: A brother whose car broke down needs repairs and registration to search for work. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

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

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

💬 9 Aug 2026: A parent recently housed after a year of homelessness needs essential furniture for their children. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 10 Aug 2026: A mother of four whose husband was injured at work is facing eviction and cannot pay rent. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 12 Aug 2026: A student who lost his job for six months is struggling with rent and tuition fees. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

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

💬 13 Aug 2026: A brother with an injury limiting his ability to work is behind on rent and bills. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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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