❤️ 1 Apr 2026: $1000 of Zakat distributed to an elderly pensioner in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 02 Apr 2026: A separated sister who left work during marriage struggles with utility bills and debt. Application from Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 02 Apr 2026: A single mother caring for a toddler and her elderly father cannot pay electricity bills or buy food. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 2 Apr 2026: $4000 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 1 Apr 2026: $600 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 30 Mar 2026: A family of four on a bridging visa with no working rights cannot cover rent or living costs. Application from South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 1 Apr 2026: $2021 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 31 Mar 2026: A rural carer whose fortnightly income halved needs food and medical supplies for her child with a disability. Application from Regional Queensland, QLD

❤️ 1 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in emergency shelter in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 2 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 29 Mar 2026: A brother who lost his job is experiencing homelessness and needs shelter, food, and transport. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 31 Mar 2026: A single father on a bridging visa with sole custody lost his car and cannot pay rent or bills. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 2 Apr 2026: $1000 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 2 Apr 2026: $1000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 2 Apr 2026: $1158 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 31 Mar 2026: A Palestinian family on a humanitarian visa with four kids and a baby due cannot cover weekly rent. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 2 Apr 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 30 Mar 2026: An asylum seeker mother of two faces eviction due to $3,850 in rental arrears. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 30 Mar 2026: A brother burdened by divorce debt, council rates, and legal fees urgently needs financial relief. Application from Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 1 Apr 2026: $3000 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 02 Apr 2026: A brother recently released from prison on Jobseeker needs bond and rent to move into his own home. Application from Bayside Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 1 Apr 2026: $2600 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 30 Mar 2026: A sister hospitalised after a violent attack is now homeless with no income and needs stable housing. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 30 Mar 2026: A mother of four on a partner visa was suddenly divorced and risks losing her visa and home. Application from Northern Territory

💬 30 Mar 2026: A cancer survivor in an abusive home is unemployed and struggling with medical costs and daily expenses. Application from Regional NSW, NSW

❤️ 1 Apr 2026: $530 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 1 Apr 2026: $1200 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 1 Apr 2026: $2720 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 1 Apr 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 01 Apr 2026: A family paying double rent during a move needs removalist costs covered before school term 2 starts. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 01 Apr 2026: A single mother of five including a newborn fled DV and urgently needs beds and wardrobes for her new home. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 31 Mar 2026: A brother whose TAC support ended after a serious accident cannot cover rent, food, and medical costs. Application from Bayside Suburbs, VIC

💬 29 Mar 2026: A brother who is unwell and unable to work is urgently seeking financial assistance. Application from Regional NSW, NSW

❤️ 1 Apr 2026: $3000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 1 Apr 2026: $1400 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in emergency shelter in Perth Region, WA

💬 31 Mar 2026: A family in financial hardship is seeking food voucher support for basic grocery needs. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 31 Mar 2026: A single mother with a toddler had her casual shifts cut and cannot keep up with rent and growing debts. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 30 Mar 2026: A single mother of four with a back injury cannot work and needs furniture, food, and a phone bill covered. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 1 Apr 2026: $1000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 2 Apr 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 31 Mar 2026: A single mother-teacher faces mounting legal costs fighting to protect her son's Islamic upbringing. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 31 Mar 2026: A brother who lost his job after a domestic crisis has two months of rent arrears and no income. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 31 Mar 2026: A father needs help with medical bills after his son's surgery for a fractured arm with nerve damage. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 30 Mar 2026: A brother facing a rent breach notice after unexpected bills left him two weeks short on rent. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 30 Mar 2026: A father on unstable income struggles with $550 rent and school fees with no backup support. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 01 Apr 2026: A brother with mental health challenges cannot leave home and is struggling to pay bills and buy food. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 30 Mar 2026: A brother on a disability pension with no family support faces homelessness and needs bond and rent. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 1 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family escaping domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 02 Apr 2026: A single mother with fibromyalgia fled interstate DV and cannot afford rent on her Jobseeker payment. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 1 Apr 2026: $1000 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 01 Apr 2026: An Afghan refugee mother of three separated due to abuse needs food, bills, and study gear for kids. Application from South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

💬 30 Mar 2026: A mother of three studying teaching took unpaid leave after family illness and cannot manage debt repayments. Application from Regional Victoria, VIC

💬 30 Mar 2026: A single mother fleeing DV and homelessness needs a holding deposit to secure a new rental. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 1 Apr 2026: $725 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in South East Queensland, QLD

💬 30 Mar 2026: A single mother revert needs help with Arabic and Quran school fees for her two toddlers. Application from Inner City Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 1 Apr 2026: $1225 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 01 Apr 2026: A mother of four fleeing DV on a bridging visa with no welfare cannot cover $2,500 monthly rent. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 1 Apr 2026: $2000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 02 Apr 2026: An Afghan visa holder evicted suddenly borrowed bond money and now struggles with rent and bills. Application from South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 1 Apr 2026: $260 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 1 Apr 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 02 Apr 2026: A brother faces homelessness after a friend failed to return money held for his rent payment. Application from Northern Suburbs, 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.

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

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