💬 8 Apr 2026: A sister on a disability pension owes $3,300 in personal debt and cannot repay it on her limited income. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 7 Apr 2026: A mother effectively homeless and caring for her child has no furniture and is relying on temporary shelter. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 8 Apr 2026: A father with two dependent children has no stable income and struggles to cover rent, bills, and food. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 7 Apr 2026: A widower who cared for his late wife for over a year has no income beyond Jobseeker and urgently needs support. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 6 Apr 2026: A brother visiting from overseas with his three daughters has no accommodation and urgently needs housing. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 4 Apr 2026: A brother left with overwhelming debt after a failed business partnership is struggling to meet repayments. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 8 Apr 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a sister experiencing homelessness after domestic violence in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 6 Apr 2026: A brother who returned from caring for his elderly father overseas has no income while awaiting Centrelink. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 8 Apr 2026: A Gaza-displaced brother who arrived three months ago is nearly out of funds while urgently seeking work. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 2 Apr 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family with four children facing homelessness after eviction in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 8 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence relocating to safety in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 6 Apr 2026: A brother facing imminent eviction needs urgent help to cover $2,600 in overdue rent this week. Application from Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 8 Apr 2026: A single mother of three children under fifteen struggles to cover rent and bills on Centrelink with no work income. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 8 Apr 2026: A young brother transitioning out of crisis housing is studying cybersecurity at TAFE and needs support to stabilise. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 8 Apr 2026: A brother living alone with no income or employment is struggling to afford rent, bills, and basic food. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 7 Apr 2026: A single mother with PTSD after escaping DV has $2,400 in unpaid bills and cannot afford medication or food. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 5 Apr 2026: A brother with only 28 days left on his visa needs urgent help to cover the visa renewal fee. Application from Gold Coast Region, QLD

❤️ 2 Apr 2026: $4,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother setting up his first home after years of sleeping rough in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 8 Apr 2026: A family of nine relies entirely on Centrelink and cannot afford rent, utility bills, food, or school costs. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 8 Apr 2026: A widow with a two-year-old son who recently lost her husband has no income and cannot manage rent and a home loan. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 7 Apr 2026: A brother with an assistance dog has no money for food and is in urgent need of essential support. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 7 Apr 2026: A father with four children is four weeks behind on rent with no money and no family support in Australia. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 8 Apr 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother with a chronic illness rebuilding after domestic violence in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 8 Apr 2026: A brother who helped evacuate his mother from Gaza is urgently seeking accommodation for them both. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 8 Apr 2026: A single mother of three fleeing domestic violence faces homelessness by mid-April and needs urgent housing. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 1 Apr 2026: $725 of Zakat distributed to a pregnant sister with no income seeking mental health counselling in Inner Northern Suburbs, QLD

❤️ 8 Apr 2026: $2,400 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence securing a new home in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 8 Apr 2026: $2,480 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced mother caring for her daughter with disability in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 2 Apr 2026: $1,158 of Zakat distributed to a brother transitioning out of homelessness into stable housing in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 7 Apr 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother sleeping in her car with two young children in South Western Suburbs, 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.

Names and places may have been changed to protect the identity of clients where appropriate.

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