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❤️ 10 Apr 2026: $7700 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 14 Apr 2026: A Lebanese refugee on a bridging visa cannot work due to depression and is at risk of losing his housing. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 13 Apr 2026: A mother of two who fled unsafe housing is now homeless and needs immediate accommodation, food, and transport. Application from Inner City Suburbs, VIC

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

💬 13 Apr 2026: A mother caring for her husband injured at work lost Centrelink and cannot support two children alone. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 14 Apr 2026: A single mother of four children under six relies on Centrelink alone and urgently needs rent and bill support. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 10 Apr 2026: $90 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 13 Apr 2026: An asylum seeker on a bridging visa is unable to work due to disability and is sleeping on a friend's floor. Application from Inner Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 13 Apr 2026: A newly arrived sister cannot cover medication and food for her elderly husband after a heart attack. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 13 Apr 2026: A single mother of seven in $6000 of debt urgently needs food vouchers, electricity support, and household basics. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

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

❤️ 10 Apr 2026: $1400 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

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

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

❤️ 10 Apr 2026: $1800 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 10 Apr 2026: $900 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 10 Apr 2026: $1200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 10 Apr 2026: $300 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Australian Capital Territory

❤️ 10 Apr 2026: $1600 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 10 Apr 2026: $780 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 10 Apr 2026: $400 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 10 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 10 Apr 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 10 Apr 2026: $3500 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 13 Apr 2026: A sister who fled domestic violence lives with her teenage son on a bridging visa with no income for rent. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

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

💬 14 Apr 2026: A mother of four had her full Centrelink payment absorbed by rent and now has nothing for food or nappies. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 14 Apr 2026: A father of three who had major hand surgery cannot work for months and needs food and electricity help. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 13 Apr 2026: A single mother studying full-time and caring for her daughter with a mental illness cannot afford rent or bills. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 10 Apr 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 10 Apr 2026: $100 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 13 Apr 2026: A family of five urgently needs help with visa fees and health insurance before their status expires in days. Application from Southern Suburbs, WA

💬 13 Apr 2026: A father of seven just lost his job and cannot cover next week's rent and groceries while seeking new work. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 14 Apr 2026: A sister stranded by the Lebanon conflict with a medical condition and no income needs urgent living support. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

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

💬 13 Apr 2026: A sister who lost her injury compensation is $4000 in debt and waiting months for Centrelink to be approved. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 14 Apr 2026: A single sister who lost her job and accumulated debt needs help covering a $700 pharmacy exam fee. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 14 Apr 2026: A father of seven lost his business and relies on delivery work but cannot cover his family's utility bills. Application from Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 14 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 10 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

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

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

💬 14 Apr 2026: A brother who fled Lebanon and ran out of money needs help urgently with accommodation and daily expenses. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 14 Apr 2026: A refugee sister who arrived with only her elderly mother needs help paying first month's rent on a new property. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 14 Apr 2026: A separated mother of three including a daughter with ADHD cannot afford rent, groceries, or utility bills. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 14 Apr 2026: A 19-year-old sister made homeless after a family breakdown is working part-time but cannot afford housing. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 10 Apr 2026: $8000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Australian Capital Territory

💬 14 Apr 2026: A sister in rent arrears with no money for food urgently needs help with basic living costs. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 14 Apr 2026: $3500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 13 Apr 2026: A single mother on a disability pension with a fractured back spent $900 on a wheelchair and has no money left. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 14 Apr 2026: A sister in debt after her husband left for Lebanon needs help with food, fuel, and her daughter's clothing. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 10 Apr 2026: $1000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 10 Apr 2026: $139 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in 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.

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

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