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❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $391 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 27 Aug 2026: A family raising an orphaned child faces eviction and cannot find affordable housing for seven people. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $5,648 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $185 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 28 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing health challenges and unemployment in Illawarra Region, NSW

💬 25 Aug 2026: A young brother who recently reverted to Islam lives with his elder mother and needs help with utility bills. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 28 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Northern Suburbs, NSW

💬 28 Aug 2026: A family struggling in Australia with high-interest debt overseas urgently needs help to repay. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 19 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 28 Aug 2026: $300 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 19 Aug 2026: $1,955 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 27 Aug 2026: A brother is struggling with ATO debt and credit card repayments. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 19 Aug 2026: $6,518 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 26 Aug 2026: A mother who fled domestic violence is struggling to cover Islamic school fees and living costs. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 26 Aug 2026: $50 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 28 Aug 2026: A mother of three who fled domestic violence is struggling to cover essential living expenses. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $7,300 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 28 Aug 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Australia

❤️ 28 Aug 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 5 Aug 2026: A mother fleeing domestic violence and fighting for custody urgently needs bond and rent. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 27 Aug 2026: A father with a newborn is struggling with high rent and debt repayments. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 27 Aug 2026: A brother on reduced income after Centrelink cancellation struggles to afford groceries after paying rent. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 28 Aug 2026: $2,200 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 28 Aug 2026: $3,545 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 28 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 25 Aug 2026: A brother in transition between visas with no income or work rights needs help with food and bills. Application from South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

💬 5 Aug 2026: A mother of three was hospitalised with influenza while her husband lost work caring for the sick family. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 26 Aug 2026: An elderly person with health issues and no family support cannot afford utility bills. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 25 Aug 2026: An international student who lost his job cannot afford rent, tuition, or visa renewal fees. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $2,320 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Southern Suburbs, QLD

❤️ 19 Aug 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother recovering from serious surgery in Adelaide / Inner Western Suburbs, SA

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing financial hardship while awaiting residency in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 19 Aug 2026: $5,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 27 Aug 2026: A single mother with a disabled daughter needs food and essentials after buying communication equipment. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 19 Aug 2026: $3,910 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 27 Aug 2026: A single mother of two needs a CPAP machine but cannot afford it due to medical expenses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 27 Aug 2026: A student facing eviction and course cancellation needs rent and tuition urgently. Application from Northern Suburbs, NSW

💬 25 Aug 2026: A brother seeking asylum with multiple medical conditions cannot work and has no income for essentials. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 28 Aug 2026: A mother of six with heart and kidney problems cannot afford psychiatric care or bills. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 28 Aug 2026: $4,265 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in South East Queensland, QLD

💬 26 Aug 2026: A mother unable to access childcare is struggling with rent and food while searching for work. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 28 Aug 2026: $600 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 24 Aug 2026: $75 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 19 Aug 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 10 Aug 2026: A student in her final semester needs tuition fees after family hardship and visa expiry. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $1,300 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 7 Aug 2026: A widowed father of two on a bridging visa needs rent assistance after losing his wife's income. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 19 Aug 2026: $1,080 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in emergency shelter in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $990 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in South East Queensland, QLD

💬 8 Aug 2026: A brother on a bridging visa lost his license and income and faces eviction after falling behind on rent. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 25 Aug 2026: A family struggling with unemployment cannot afford this week's rent and faces eviction. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $2,824 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 26 Aug 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 29 Aug 2026: A sister fleeing domestic violence urgently needs safe accommodation. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 19 Aug 2026: $5,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 26 Aug 2026: A daughter caring for her unwell father needs help covering medical surgery costs. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 26 Aug 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a widowed father with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 19 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 28 Aug 2026: $2,400 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Northern Territory

💬 26 Aug 2026: A parent without work and facing debts is struggling to provide for their children. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 26 Aug 2026: A sister facing debt from her ex-husband's fraud needs help with living costs. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 25 Aug 2026: A single mother on a temporary visa fled domestic violence and cannot afford rent or urgent dental care. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 1 Aug 2026: A student who fled domestic violence urgently needs rent and living costs while seeking work. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 27 Aug 2026: A sister who fled family violence has fallen into arrears and is facing eviction. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 25 Aug 2026: A mother of two fell behind on bills and school fees after her husband lost his job. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 28 Aug 2026: A husband needs urgent spinal surgery to regain mobility but cannot work or afford the cost. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 19 Aug 2026: $200 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in South East Queensland, QLD

💬 25 Aug 2026: A brother with ongoing health needs is struggling to afford his medication. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $621 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $4,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 28 Aug 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 25 Aug 2026: A brother out of work is struggling to cover rent and food. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $2,240 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 25 Aug 2026: A mother of three without work rights is struggling to provide for her children. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 26 Aug 2026: A single father of three daughters is behind on rent and struggling to cover living expenses. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $442 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 25 Aug 2026: A mother of two fleeing domestic violence needs food and household essentials while awaiting income support. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 13 Aug 2026: A father on a bridging visa with severe hypertension needs bond to avoid eviction. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 28 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 26 Aug 2026: A single mother of two who survived family violence is struggling with rent, groceries, and bills. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 25 Aug 2026: A single mother renting weekly and currently unemployed needs food for her young daughter. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 20 Aug 2026: A student on a bridging visa without work rights has fallen behind on rent and cannot afford food. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 29 Aug 2026: A mother of three on Centrelink while awaiting employment needs help with overdue water bills. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 25 Aug 2026: A newlywed couple with no Centrelink support needs help with university fees. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 28 Aug 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 26 Aug 2026: A single mother of three young children is trapped in debt after her divorce left her with rent and childcare costs. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 19 Aug 2026: $900 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $212 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment 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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