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❤️ 22 Oct 2026: $100 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 28 Oct 2026: A brother recovering from hospital after workplace trauma and assault urgently needs housing and food. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 29 Oct 2026: A single mother fleeing domestic violence needs support with rent and food while on Centrelink. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 31 Oct 2026: $1,600 of Zakat distributed to a widowed father with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 31 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 30 Oct 2026: A family has fallen behind on rent while struggling to cover food and essential bills. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 1 Nov 2026: A brother who lost his job two months ago is struggling to cover rent and groceries. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 30 Oct 2026: A brother recovering from neurosurgery is homeless and urgently needs accommodation. Application from Australia

💬 29 Oct 2026: A mother of two struggling with mental health needs help with food and medication. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 13 Oct 2026: A sister with complex PTSD fled abuse and struggles to cover living costs on DSP. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 23 Oct 2026: $2,173 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 30 Oct 2026: A mother escaping domestic violence on a visa cannot work due to trauma and needs financial help. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $2,300 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 28 Oct 2026: A divorced mother fleeing domestic violence needs food and daily expenses for her disabled child. Application from Australia

💬 31 Oct 2026: A brother hit by an uninsured driver needs scooter repairs to return to work. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 28 Oct 2026: A father grieving his dad's death needs urgent food assistance for his two children after cremation costs. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 1 Nov 2026: A brother settling into a new home is struggling with furniture costs and high electricity bills. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 20 Oct 2026: A brother on a bridging visa became homeless after losing his job and urgently needs shelter. Application from Australia

💬 1 Nov 2026: A brother with diabetes urgently needs help with electricity bills and insulin. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 30 Oct 2026: A mother going through divorce is struggling to support her young daughter. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $15,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Australia

💬 28 Oct 2026: A single mother on unpaid medical leave needs rent and trauma treatment while waiting for Centrelink. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 1 Nov 2026: A former nurse with schizophrenia on disability support needs urgent dental extraction. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 30 Oct 2026: A new arrival from Ethiopia facing homelessness urgently needs housing and income support. Application from Australia

❤️ 23 Oct 2026: $750 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 23 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Australia

💬 15 Oct 2026: A single mother of two studying while on Centrelink cannot afford divorce fees. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 23 Oct 2026: $5,855 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 28 Oct 2026: A family with young children needs rent arrears and utility bills covered after job loss. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 1 Nov 2026: A family with no money for food urgently needs groceries and essentials. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 30 Oct 2026: A family in Western Australia needs help covering gas, electricity, and food. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $2,500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 1 Nov 2026: A sister fleeing an abusive home needs bond assistance to secure safe rental housing. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 29 Oct 2026: A homeless brother working as a delivery driver urgently needs food while awaiting payment. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 29 Oct 2026: A refugee living alone cannot work after a health crisis and needs help with rent and food. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 29 Oct 2026: A young single mother fleeing domestic violence needs food, housing, and medical care for her newborn. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $900 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 21 Oct 2026: An imam and father of five on a bridging visa lost his home in a fire and needs help with medical debt. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $2,120 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $8,582 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 29 Oct 2026: A husband needs help purchasing a reliable vehicle for his wife as her current car is breaking down. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 28 Oct 2026: A sister fleeing domestic violence had her bank account emptied and needs urgent assistance. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 22 Oct 2026: A young brother kicked out by his family is sleeping in his car and needs fuel to get to work. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 31 Oct 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 30 Oct 2026: A brother without Centrelink eligibility urgently needs housing and food. Application from Australia

💬 29 Oct 2026: A family in rent arrears with mounting fines and bills cannot afford groceries. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 28 Oct 2026: A family experiencing financial hardship needs help to pay overdue utility bills. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 23 Oct 2026: $5,995 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in South East Queensland, QLD

💬 31 Oct 2026: A wife seeking work after her husband was remanded in custody needs help with living expenses. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

💬 20 Oct 2026: A mother of three relocated for work after job loss and needs help with rent arrears. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 23 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing homelessness in Adelaide Region, SA

💬 29 Oct 2026: A single mother of five caring full-time for her child with leukaemia needs food assistance. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 29 Oct 2026: A single mother of two recently lost her job and is struggling to meet basic expenses. Application from Australia

❤️ 23 Oct 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 28 Oct 2026: A father of a young child lost his job and urgently needs rent to avoid homelessness. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 31 Oct 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $600 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 1 Nov 2026: A mother recovering from a car accident cannot afford food or rent after her ex-partner left her with debt. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 22 Oct 2026: A casual worker with a wife on temporary visa needs living expenses while his workplace undergoes repairs. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother facing homelessness in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $2,400 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Perth Region, WA

💬 30 Oct 2026: A brother who recently reverted to Islam is homeless and needs urgent accommodation. Application from Melbourne Region, 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.

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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