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❤️ 15 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a student facing financial hardship and health challenges in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 22 Sep 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Perth Region, WA

💬 4 Sep 2026: A widow from Gaza with five children needs driving lessons to reduce isolation and access employment. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 21 Sep 2026: A widow with three sons newly arrived from overseas needs help with rent and living costs. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 22 Sep 2026: A family with two children with ASD returned from Malaysia with no stable accommodation. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 19 Sep 2026: A single mother needs help with moving costs and bond cleaning to transition into public housing. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 14 Sep 2026: A brother injured at work and unable to produce hormones is homeless and needs crisis accommodation. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 22 Sep 2026: A sister who converted to Islam was asked to leave by her brother and urgently needs accommodation. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $4,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

💬 11 Sep 2026: A brother homeless for 15 years has secured housing and needs furniture to move in. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 22 Sep 2026: A single mother fleeing domestic violence is struggling with debts, bills, and overdue school fees. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 22 Sep 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 22 Sep 2026: $670 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 15 Sep 2026: $1,320 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $4,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 15 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing financial hardship and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 22 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 22 Sep 2026: $3,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing homelessness in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 22 Sep 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $1,700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for her family and recovering from heart surgery in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $188 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Adelaide / Inner Western Suburbs, SA

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $200 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $3,000 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $3,000 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 15 Sep 2026: $900 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 22 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 23 Sep 2026: A mother of three fled domestic violence and needs help securing stable housing and essentials. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 22 Sep 2026: A sister recovering from cancer is caring for her elderly father and cannot afford essential medication. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 22 Sep 2026: A father of four young children needs help with debt and transport after his car was stolen. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 15 Sep 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 23 Sep 2026: A mother and son fleeing family violence need urgent help with rent, food, and medical care. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 22 Sep 2026: $2,500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $4,400 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 23 Sep 2026: A brother whose business has lost customers is struggling to cover rent and food. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 23 Sep 2026: A mother with an infant fled family violence on a partner visa and needs food and nappies. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing health challenges and unemployment in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 15 Sep 2026: $2,680 of Zakat distributed to a single father in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 22 Sep 2026: $4,500 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 22 Sep 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 14 Sep 2026: A pregnant single mother fleeing domestic violence is homeless with no income or access to Centrelink. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $10,600 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 15 Sep 2026: $600 of Zakat distributed to a single father in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 22 Sep 2026: A father awaiting work after sudden job loss needs urgent help with rent while caring for his unwell family. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 22 Sep 2026: A brother who lost his job cannot afford rent, bills, or food and needs urgent assistance. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 21 Sep 2026: A family of seven on a single income due to illness needs help with utilities and living expenses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 15 Sep 2026: $395 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for her family and recovering from heart surgery in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 21 Sep 2026: A brother recovering from surgery and unable to work needs help with rent, groceries, and medical bills. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 22 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing homelessness in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 22 Sep 2026: A grandmother caring for four abandoned grandchildren on aged pension needs help with food, clothing, and schooling. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 15 Sep 2026: A brother with no work rights and no income needs a flight home to avoid overstaying his visa. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 22 Sep 2026: A mother and her child with autism living in a motel need help with bills and housing. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Perth Region, WA

💬 23 Sep 2026: A single mother in crisis accommodation is seeking assistance with rent and bond while on Centrelink. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 23 Sep 2026: A widowed father of two on a bridging visa needs help with car registration and gas bills. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $300 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 22 Sep 2026: A single mother of two transitioning out of homelessness needs food and essentials. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 20 Sep 2026: A mother of four struggled with bills and food after her husband's workplace injury reduced their income. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 21 Sep 2026: A single mother unable to work due to severe illness faces eviction and needs help with rent arrears. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

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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