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💬 16 Apr 2026: A mother and daughter on a bridging visa have been at a relative's home for months and need help to move out. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 15 Apr 2026: A restaurant worker's pregnant wife has no prenatal cover and the family cannot afford the medical costs. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 14 Apr 2026: A single mother of three including a child with ADHD cannot cover rent, groceries, and utility bills on her own. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother with ongoing health challenges on a bridging visa in South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Inner City Suburbs, NSW

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

❤️ 17 Apr 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

💬 14 Apr 2026: Two refugee women, one elderly and wheelchair-bound, fled a violent neighbour and need rent support. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 13 Apr 2026: An asylum seeker with a disability is staying with a friend and urgently needs housing and financial support. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $1,050 of Zakat distributed to a single mother facing mental health challenges and financial hardship in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother with a newborn in financial hardship in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 17 Apr 2026: $2,680 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 16 Apr 2026: A brother on a disability pension has run out of food and needs urgent help until his next Centrelink payment. Application from Inner City Suburbs, NSW

💬 13 Apr 2026: A family of five with a hearing-impaired member faces urgent visa fees and health insurance costs. Application from South Eastern Suburbs, WA

💬 13 Apr 2026: A newly arrived couple with no income needs urgent support as the elderly husband had a heart attack. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

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

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $1,343 of Zakat distributed to a single mother with a newborn in financial hardship in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 16 Apr 2026: A brother recently arrived from Syria cannot cover rent and daily costs on his very limited income. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $7,000 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Southern Suburbs, WA

💬 15 Apr 2026: A brother with serious health conditions spent all Centrelink on medical bills with no money left for food. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 14 Apr 2026: A mother of four including an infant had her entire Centrelink payment wiped by a surprise housing deduction. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 17 Apr 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 14 Apr 2026: A father of three doing casual DoorDash work in the off-season cannot cover utility bills or daily expenses. Application from Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 14 Apr 2026: A sister cannot cover rent and rising food costs and urgently needs financial support each week. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 17 Apr 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Southern Suburbs, WA

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $2,720 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Perth Region, WA

💬 16 Apr 2026: A young person on a humanitarian visa has $7,000 in electricity debt and urgent citizenship application fees. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 14 Apr 2026: A brother who fled Lebanon has depression, no income, and faces homelessness due to rent arrears. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 14 Apr 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

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

💬 14 Apr 2026: A sister who lost her job needs $700 to cover a pharmacy board exam fee to complete her professional registration. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

❤️ 17 Apr 2026: $3,236 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 13 Apr 2026: A sister who fled DV is raising her teenage son on a bridging visa with no English and very limited income. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $2,450 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 13 Apr 2026: A single mother of seven children urgently needs food vouchers, electricity support, and household essentials. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single parent in financial hardship after separation in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 15 Apr 2026: A sister burned and abused by her husband is alone in Australia and urgently needs help with rent and food. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $2,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 15 Apr 2026: A sister who fled family violence cannot pay rent or repay money she borrowed from friends for basic costs. Application from South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

💬 15 Apr 2026: A brother with a leg injury borrowed for bond and rent and faces pressure to repay while unable to work. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 16 Apr 2026: A family whose daughter is in palliative care needs a wheelchair-accessible vehicle to reach medical appointments. Application from Southern Suburbs, WA

💬 15 Apr 2026: A brother unable to work due to knee injury and gout needs help with rent, bills, and ongoing medical costs. Application from South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

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

❤️ 14 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to an elderly pensioner in financial hardship in Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 14 Apr 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother recovering from heart surgery in Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 13 Apr 2026: A carer whose husband has a work injury has had Centrelink cut and cannot cover rent or basic family needs. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 17 Apr 2026: $1,340 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 17 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 16 Apr 2026: A mother of four fleeing serious domestic violence needs urgent help with medication and daily living costs. Application from Southern Suburbs, WA

💬 14 Apr 2026: A brother stranded in Australia after fleeing Lebanon has run out of money and urgently needs housing support. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 13 Apr 2026: A single mother with a fractured back needs help with living costs as her disability pension is insufficient. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

💬 15 Apr 2026: A brother on a bridging visa with no work rights cannot support himself and his wife. Application from South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

💬 17 Apr 2026: A young asylum seeker faces homelessness after savings ran out while awaiting work rights on his bridging visa. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

💬 16 Apr 2026: A young brother with disabilities and his elderly mother are struggling to cover rent and basic weekly bills. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 17 Apr 2026: A brother who had an uninsured vehicle accident needs help covering a $3,570 repair bill alongside existing debts. Application from Northern Suburbs, WA

💬 15 Apr 2026: A single mother on a bridging visa with limited work rights cannot afford food after paying weekly rent. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

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

💬 13 Apr 2026: A father of seven children who just lost his job cannot cover rent or groceries and needs urgent support. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 14 Apr 2026: A single mother of four young children is struggling to cover rent and bills on Centrelink payments alone. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 17 Apr 2026: A single mother in family court proceedings has no income this week and needs help with food and petrol. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 17 Apr 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 17 Apr 2026: $440 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family in financial hardship in Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 14 Apr 2026: A 19-year-old sister working part-time is temporarily homeless and staying with a friend while seeking housing. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 14 Apr 2026: A Gaza-displaced brother who is unemployed urgently needs help to cover his electricity bill. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to an elderly pensioner in financial hardship in Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 17 Apr 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing homelessness in South Western Suburbs, 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.

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

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