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💬 14 Sep 2026: A separated father fleeing domestic violence urgently needs temporary 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

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

💬 8 Oct 2026: A father of three recently released from custody needs rent assistance to avoid eviction. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 6 Oct 2026: A father supporting his seriously ill father overseas accrued debt and needs relief while rebuilding stability. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

💬 14 Sep 2026: A mother of three on a Bridging Visa with no work rights needs rent and groceries support. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

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

💬 6 Oct 2026: A mother fleeing domestic violence urgently needs removalist costs, bond, and rent. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

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

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

❤️ 6 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to an asylum seeker facing eviction due to rent arrears in Melbourne Region, VIC

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

💬 6 Oct 2026: A sister eight weeks behind in rent after losing her job urgently needs help to avoid eviction. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 7 Oct 2026: A young brother recovering from detention-related mental illness needs support for medication and living costs. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 8 Oct 2026: A sister struggling with medical costs after dermatology treatment needs help with bills. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

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

❤️ 6 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Southern Suburbs, QLD

💬 8 Oct 2026: A brother recovering from major surgery is struggling with medical debt while managing visa and living costs. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 8 Oct 2026: An international student unable to work is seven weeks behind on rent and has no food. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

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

💬 7 Oct 2026: A temporary migrant on a bridging visa with no work rights needs assistance with living expenses. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

💬 8 Oct 2026: A mother with her infant daughter fleeing family violence needs food and baby items while awaiting her visa. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 5 Oct 2026: A mother of five whose husband's business failed cannot afford food and owes debt to family. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

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

💬 14 Sep 2026: A pregnant mother separated from her child after fleeing violence needs food and shelter. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

💬 7 Oct 2026: A young brother on a temporary protection visa is facing homelessness and needs rental bond assistance. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 8 Oct 2026: A separated individual recently moved into new accommodation and urgently needs groceries after paying bond. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 7 Oct 2026: A mother of two children with disability is struggling to afford food and medical expenses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

💬 8 Oct 2026: A brother seeking stable housing after homelessness is struggling with rent costs. Application from Australia

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

💬 6 Oct 2026: A brother struggling to work needs a vehicle to earn an income through Uber. Application from Western Suburbs, VIC

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

💬 8 Oct 2026: A mother supporting her family on casual work needs groceries while her husband awaits visa approval. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

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

❤️ 6 Oct 2026: $449 of Zakat distributed to a family caring for an elderly parent in a nursing home in Australia

💬 5 Oct 2026: A married brother on a bridging visa with no work rights needs help with rent and essentials. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 7 Oct 2026: A family on asylum seeker visas with no work rights cannot afford their children's school fees. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 6 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 6 Oct 2026: $200 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

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

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

💬 6 Oct 2026: A father of five on a bridging visa needs a sleep apnoea machine and medication. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 7 Oct 2026: A young revert sister was kicked out by family and urgently needs shelter, food, and clothing. 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

❤️ 6 Oct 2026: $8,645 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Australia

💬 4 Oct 2026: A brother on disability support lost his housing and is sleeping in his car while seeking accommodation. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

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

💬 6 Oct 2026: A brother approved for a new rental needs help with bond and rent after his property was sold. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 6 Oct 2026: A family new to Australia is struggling to meet basic expenses after 11 months. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 4 Oct 2026: A father struggling on single income needs help with utility bills, clothing and carpet for his children. Application from Perth Region, WA

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

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

💬 22 Sep 2026: A grandmother caring for four abandoned grandchildren needs ongoing food and essentials. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

💬 11 Sep 2026: A pregnant mother fleeing domestic violence with her infant urgently needs food support. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 8 Oct 2026: A father of three unable to work due to plantar fasciitis needs help with rent and bills. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 6 Oct 2026: $7,000 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 30 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 7 Oct 2026: A pregnant Syrian sister with a permanent disability is unable to work and needs support. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 6 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 28 Sep 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a family with young orphans facing housing insecurity in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 30 Sep 2026: $2,200 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 7 Oct 2026: A single mother of three was kicked out and desperately needs food, nappies, and appliances. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 5 Oct 2026: A brother on a bridging visa recovering from surgery needs a ticket to return to Malaysia. Application from South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

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