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💬 14 Oct 2026: An elderly couple who lost everything in a house fire need bond or rent for new accommodation. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $100 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 15 Oct 2026: A student at risk of losing their enrolment and visa urgently needs tuition support. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 17 Oct 2026: A single mother of two is struggling to support her daughter settling into secondary school. Application from Australia

💬 14 Oct 2026: A mother of three who fled domestic violence is struggling with no support for housing and essentials. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 18 Oct 2026: A widowed mother and her young son face homelessness after losing the family's income earner. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

💬 17 Oct 2026: A sister facing eviction after sexual assault and intimidation urgently needs housing and transport. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 18 Oct 2026: A student who lost their license after a fine needs help with legal and renewal fees to restore their income. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 17 Oct 2026: A mother with serious health conditions needs help with electricity bills while her husband seeks work. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 18 Oct 2026: A single mother of four on Centrelink is struggling to afford Islamic school fees for her children. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 14 Oct 2026: A sister abandoned by her husband after divorce needs help with car registration to get to work. Application from Northern Suburbs, SA

💬 8 Oct 2026: A student left homeless after losing her room is sleeping at a friend's place with no income. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $717 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 15 Oct 2026: A brother on a protection visa is couch surfing and needs housing and living costs. Application from Australia

💬 16 Oct 2026: A brother on a disability pension lost his home in a fire and urgently needs housing. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 18 Oct 2026: A single mother of two is struggling to afford food and basic necessities. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 15 Oct 2026: A sister seeking to exit her marriage needs assistance with legal fees. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 16 Oct 2026: A single mother working part time cannot afford her daughter's school fees or her pharmacy licence renewal. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a widowed father with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 15 Oct 2026: $750 of Zakat distributed to a young refugee facing homelessness in Perth Region, WA

💬 7 Oct 2026: A young man on a protection visa with no family or income needs rent and living costs. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $11,000 of Zakat distributed to a sister in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 23 Sep 2026: A brother released from prison with health issues needs rent and food while awaiting income support. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 16 Oct 2026: $400 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 15 Oct 2026: A young brother was evacuated from his rental and needs bond for temporary housing while seeking work. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 16 Oct 2026: A brother and his unwell wife have fallen behind in rent and urgently need housing assistance. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 15 Oct 2026: A single mother of three including a newborn cannot afford food and mortgage after separation. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 15 Oct 2026: A mother facing rent arrears of nearly two thousand dollars risks losing her home. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $900 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 14 Oct 2026: A refugee mother of four with her husband studying is struggling with rent and debt. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 15 Oct 2026: A recently married brother supporting family overseas is struggling to afford food and living expenses. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 15 Oct 2026: A sister fleeing 15 years of domestic violence and financial abuse needs help to start again. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 15 Oct 2026: A single sister injured in a car accident cannot afford her medical treatment and upcoming surgery. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 18 Oct 2026: A father of four struggling to pay school fees while caring for his hospitalised wife. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 28 Sep 2026: A brother sleeping in his car after divorce and a cancer diagnosis needs rego to stay mobile. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 14 Oct 2026: A brother recovering from severe illness on a temporary visa needs rent, medical bills, and food. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $2,020 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 15 Oct 2026: A brother with low business income is behind on utility bills and urgent car registration. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 15 Oct 2026: A single mother of three cannot afford rent, bills, and Islamic school fees on one income. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $1,300 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 16 Oct 2026: A refugee brother with serious heart condition and unable to work needs help with rent and food. Application from 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.

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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