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❤️ 25 Sep 2026: $1,800 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 30 Sep 2026: $1,015 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 1 Oct 2026: A brother who recently reverted to Islam needs support with his nikah expenses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 25 Sep 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 30 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Adelaide / Inner Western Suburbs, SA

💬 5 Oct 2026: A mother of five whose husband is unemployed is struggling with debt repayments and bills. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 28 Sep 2026: $200 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 3 Oct 2026: A student lost her scholarship after her citizenship was revoked and needs help with tuition fees. Application from Australian Capital Territory

💬 14 Sep 2026: A mother of two fleeing violence needs bond and rent after Safe Steps accommodation ends this week. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 3 Oct 2026: A brother experiencing financial hardship urgently needs food assistance. Application from Northern Suburbs, SA

💬 3 Oct 2026: A mother of three with a newborn and unwell husband urgently needs help with overdue rent. Application from South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 2 Oct 2026: $4,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 2 Oct 2026: $4,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Australia

❤️ 25 Sep 2026: $878 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 2 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 7 Sep 2026: A brother with schizophrenia on a bridging visa needs rent to avoid eviction while awaiting SRSS support. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 1 Oct 2026: A brother on Centrelink cannot afford psychiatric consultation and NDIS assessment fees. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 30 Sep 2026: $400 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in emergency shelter in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 1 Oct 2026: A brother unable to work after his car was deemed unroadworthy needs urgent repairs and fines paid. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 30 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 1 Oct 2026: $150 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 2 Oct 2026: A mother with disability who is pregnant needs help with incontinence supplies and living costs. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 25 Sep 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 25 Sep 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 25 Sep 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family escaping domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 25 Sep 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 1 Oct 2026: A brother supporting his wife, mother, and student sibling overseas needs help with debt and bills. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 30 Sep 2026: $94 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in emergency shelter in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 2 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 30 Sep 2026: $2,935 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 25 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 30 Sep 2026: $205 of Zakat distributed to a brother with disability in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 28 Sep 2026: $1,117 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 2 Oct 2026: A father caring alone for three children including a daughter with severe disabilities urgently needs housing. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 22 Sep 2026: A father of four lost his car and belongings to theft and needs help with the release fee. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 2 Oct 2026: A mother of three fleeing family violence urgently needs housing after divorce. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 30 Sep 2026: $3,000 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 22 Sep 2026: A grandmother raising four grandchildren abandoned by both parents needs food and essentials. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 14 Sep 2026: A mother of three on a bridging visa with no work rights needs rent and food after savings ran out. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 25 Sep 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 30 Sep 2026: $850 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in South East Queensland, QLD

💬 5 Oct 2026: A brother awaiting his protection visa with no work rights is struggling to pay rent. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 2 Oct 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 30 Sep 2026: $1,380 of Zakat distributed to a brother with disability in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 14 Sep 2026: A separated father fleeing domestic violence urgently needs temporary accommodation and a rental bond. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 2 Oct 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 30 Sep 2026: $2,500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

💬 7 Sep 2026: A wheelchair user with an amputated leg needs medical consultation and battery costs. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 4 Oct 2026: A brother made homeless is living in his car and urgently needs accommodation. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 2 Oct 2026: A family of six recently arrived in Australia cannot afford to buy food. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 25 Sep 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Australia

❤️ 2 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family escaping domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 25 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Illawarra Region, NSW

❤️ 25 Sep 2026: $3,335 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 4 Oct 2026: A father struggling to pay bills urgently needs clothing and food for his children. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 30 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 2 Oct 2026: A divorced mother of two young children needs furniture, nappies, and groceries after paying bond on her new place. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 30 Sep 2026: $695 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in emergency shelter in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 30 Sep 2026: $2,200 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 25 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 25 Sep 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 28 Sep 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 11 Sep 2026: A pregnant mother with an infant fled domestic violence and cannot afford food due to visa restrictions. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 1 Oct 2026: A mother of three with a daughter with severe disability is struggling to afford food and bills. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 14 Sep 2026: A pregnant mother fleeing domestic violence is homeless and needs urgent help with accommodation and food. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 28 Sep 2026: $7,300 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 28 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in emergency shelter in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 25 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 2 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 30 Sep 2026: $900 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 30 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 2 Oct 2026: A sister struggling with high utility bills cannot afford groceries for herself. 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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