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💬 20 Jul 2026: An elderly gentleman with declining health needs urgent glaucoma surgery to prevent blindness. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 19 Jul 2026: A family of three is struggling with debt and rising bills after relying on credit for essentials. Application from Tasmania

💬 20 Jul 2026: A single mother of two lost her job due to visa issues and needs bond and rent to relocate. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 16 Jul 2026: A sister requires assistance with legal fees to finalise her divorce proceedings. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 16 Jul 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing homelessness in Australia

💬 17 Jul 2026: A mother of four was abandoned by her husband and needs food and rent after her son left. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 16 Jul 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother facing homelessness in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 19 Jul 2026: A sister who fled abuse after embracing Islam needs urgent dental care and help with debts. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 19 Jul 2026: A refugee father on a bridging visa is struggling to cover rent and baby supplies on a single income. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 16 Jul 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 20 Jul 2026: A single mother of three recovering from a stroke needs help with rent and living costs. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 20 Jul 2026: A brother scammed out of money needs legal fees to recover compensation through Civil Court. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 13 Jul 2026: $200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in emergency shelter in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 20 Jul 2026: A mother of three from Lebanon receives Centrelink but gets no support from her husband. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 16 Jul 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 11 Jul 2026: $2,700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 20 Jul 2026: A single mother of two resigned due to workplace harassment and needs help with rent and groceries. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 11 Jul 2026: $900 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 16 Jul 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 22 Jun 2026: A mother of four fell behind on rent after her husband stopped contributing and needs to repay family debts. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 16 Jul 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing health challenges and financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 17 Jul 2026: A brother on JobSeeker facing rent arrears after his payment was suspended urgently needs help. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 20 Jul 2026: An elderly widow at risk of homelessness after her carer family relocated needs urgent housing assistance. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 16 Jul 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 20 Jul 2026: A refugee without work rights for 12 years needs help with furniture delivery costs. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 21 Jun 2026: A single woman relocated for work but awaits her first wages and needs food and essentials. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 20 Jul 2026: A mother of two who fled domestic violence twice needs furniture and help with food and bills. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 16 Jul 2026: $2,400 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Northern Territory

❤️ 16 Jul 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 16 Jul 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 16 Jul 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Adelaide Region, SA

💬 16 Jul 2026: An elderly couple on bridging visa with no income urgently needs bond for housing. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 30 Jun 2026: A father facing eviction and a custody battle needs urgent rent support after job loss and a car accident. Application from Northern Territory

💬 18 Jul 2026: A mother of two returning to Australia with no furniture or household essentials needs urgent help. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 16 Jul 2026: A mother recovering from childbirth while divorcing needs urgent help with rent arrears and utilities. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 16 Jul 2026: A brother on a bridging visa with depression cannot work and urgently needs food and rent support. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 17 Jul 2026: A student chef with visa work limits and injury struggles with college fees, medical bills, and family debts. Application from Tasmania

💬 17 Jul 2026: A sister on a protection visa urgently needs bond and rent to avoid homelessness this week. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 16 Jul 2026: A brother and new Muslim in unsafe housing urgently needs bond to relocate. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 17 Jul 2026: A mother of seven fled domestic violence and abuse and urgently needs a washing machine. 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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