💬 18 Jun 2026: A brother awaiting Centrelink and facing separation urgently needs rent and living expenses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 19 Jun 2026: A father with shared custody of his twins is homeless and struggling to afford food and accommodation. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 18 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 21 Jun 2026: A brother recently unemployed needs assistance with essentials while seeking work. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 21 Jun 2026: A family needs help covering advocate's bills in New South Wales. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 19 Jun 2026: A mother is housed but receives no support from her children's father and needs help with food and bills. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to an elderly pensioner in financial hardship in Adelaide Region, SA

💬 19 Jun 2026: A student fleeing family violence needs help with rent, therapy costs, and university fees. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 22 Jun 2026: A mother of three fleeing domestic violence on a bridging visa urgently needs rent assistance. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 18 Jun 2026: A single mother and her children need food and clothing after raw sewage flooded their home. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 17 Jun 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother recovering from heart surgery in Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 18 Jun 2026: $1,343 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $350 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 19 Jun 2026: A mother of two fled family violence and faces disconnection of electricity and hot water. Application from Inner Western Suburbs, VIC

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

❤️ 17 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Australia

❤️ 18 Jun 2026: $1,600 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 19 Jun 2026: A mother of three girls who cared for her late father cannot afford electricity, water, or food. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 20 Jun 2026: A young orphan in year 11 cannot afford a laptop and is falling behind at school. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 18 Jun 2026: A mother fleeing domestic violence with young children urgently needs rent assistance. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 18 Jun 2026: A father with a back injury and two children is struggling with daily living expenses. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 22 Jun 2026: A father of two injured and unable to work after his mother's death needs help with overdue water bills. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Australia

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 19 Jun 2026: A mother of five caring for three children with disabilities needs funds for her daughter's autism assessment. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 19 Jun 2026: A mother of two children with disability is struggling to cover high bills on an insufficient income. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 22 Jun 2026: A single mother unemployed for six months needs help with rent, bills, and fines. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 22 Jun 2026: A father struggling with business debts needs help with rent, groceries and children's expenses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 17 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 21 Jun 2026: A brother with casual work supporting his parents cannot afford rent after losing full-time employment. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 18 Jun 2026: $600 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 17 Jun 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 19 Jun 2026: A brother on a bridging visa lost his job due to health issues and faces eviction. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 18 Jun 2026: A single mother of three awaiting surgery needs food and nappies for her children. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 19 Jun 2026: An individual facing sudden hardship needs bond and rent to secure housing in Maidstone. Application from Inner City Suburbs, VIC

💬 19 Jun 2026: A mother needs an accessible vehicle with a wheelchair ramp for her son with a disability. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 20 Jun 2026: A single mother of three is struggling with rising bills and daily living costs. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 22 Jun 2026: A brother unable to work due to a workplace injury has fallen behind on rent and needs assistance. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 19 Jun 2026: A family from Gaza urgently needs help with living expenses and essentials. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 22 Jun 2026: A client with limited English urgently needs help covering medication costs. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $2,800 of Zakat distributed to a family facing financial hardship due to injury and unemployment in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 19 Jun 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother experiencing homelessness after incarceration in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 18 Jun 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family facing financial hardship in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 17 Jun 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 18 Jun 2026: $5,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 22 Jun 2026: A young brother who is homeless urgently needs emergency accommodation and housing support. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 20 Jun 2026: A revert living independently needs car repairs after an accident to continue working. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 17 Jun 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 21 Jun 2026: A widow and mother recently arrived in Australia is studying to work as a doctor and needs help with rent. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 22 Jun 2026: A father struggling to afford rent and utilities after unexpected expenses following a family tragedy. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $341 of Zakat distributed to an elderly pensioner in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 18 Jun 2026: $2,500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $650 of Zakat distributed to an elderly pensioner in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 22 Jun 2026: A father unable to work is behind on rent and at risk of losing housing for his young son. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 17 Jun 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 17 Jun 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 17 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 19 Jun 2026: A brother with expired visa rights awaiting return to Malaysia urgently needs temporary shelter and food. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $2,680 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 18 Jun 2026: A father of young twins studying full-time cannot afford urgent cataract surgery after a two-year public wait. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 19 Jun 2026: A mother caring for a son with autism is struggling with bills as her husband is retired. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 21 Jun 2026: A single mother working in education support is struggling with essentials after incurring tax debt. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 17 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $1,740 of Zakat distributed to an elderly pensioner in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 21 Jun 2026: A mother of three cut off by her family after reverting to Islam is struggling to afford nappies and food. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 19 Jun 2026: A brother on a bridging visa ready for hospital discharge urgently needs housing and support. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 18 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 18 Jun 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 22 Jun 2026: A brother who is four weeks behind on rent needs urgent help to avoid eviction. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 17 Jun 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 17 Jun 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship 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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