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💬 9 Sep 2026: A widow from Gaza with four children needs driving lessons to reduce isolation and access work. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 8 Sep 2026: A father of one fell behind on rent after losing access to his work vehicle for three weeks. Application from Southern Suburbs, QLD

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 11 Sep 2026: A brother experiencing homelessness for 15 years needs rent and furniture to move into stable housing. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 3 Sep 2026: $820 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 3 Sep 2026: $1,955 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $3,600 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 7 Sep 2026: A brother in a wheelchair needs help covering medical consultation bills. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 4 Sep 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 7 Sep 2026: A brother who lost his job and home is now homeless and needs urgent shelter. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 3 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 10 Sep 2026: A sister unable to work due to illness urgently needs help with rent. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 10 Sep 2026: A brother with disability and limited income is struggling to pay rent and hospital bills. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 9 Sep 2026: A family struggling with accumulated debt from past years needs support to clear bills. Application from Inner Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 10 Sep 2026: A parent struggling financially needs help with essentials for the children. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $3,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 20 Aug 2026: A young man on a bridging visa with no work rights has been homeless and needs bond to secure a room. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $750 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 11 Sep 2026: A mother fleeing family violence with no income due to visa restrictions needs urgent support. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 4 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing homelessness in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $1,740 of Zakat distributed to an elderly pensioner in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 4 Sep 2026: $15,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Australia

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 3 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 4 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 2 Sep 2026: $3,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Australia

❤️ 4 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 9 Sep 2026: A single mother of two young children needs help with overdue rent and food while recovering from injury. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 7 Sep 2026: $200 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Southern Suburbs, QLD

💬 9 Sep 2026: A disabled mother of three children with disability needs car repairs to access medical care and avoid eviction. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 7 Sep 2026: A father on a bridging visa with casual work is four weeks behind in rent. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 8 Sep 2026: A father with a young child lost his job and is working casually to cover rent and expenses. Application from Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 4 Sep 2026: $2,800 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 10 Sep 2026: A mother struggling with rent, utilities, and children's expenses needs urgent assistance. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 4 Sep 2026: $2,120 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $200 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 8 Sep 2026: A brother with a back injury and unable to work needs help with food and bills. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 4 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 11 Sep 2026: A brother with mental health challenges unable to work needs help with living expenses and bills. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 7 Sep 2026: A mother of five fell into rent arrears after her husband had a stroke and needs help urgently. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 11 Sep 2026: A brother recently lost his job and is struggling to cover essential living expenses. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 4 Sep 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 2 Sep 2026: $4,600 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 10 Sep 2026: A single mother fleeing violence with a son with autism cannot access support due to visa restrictions. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 7 Sep 2026: A brother with schizophrenia on a bridging visa needs urgent rent support while awaiting income assistance. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 3 Sep 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 7 Sep 2026: A single mother of three on a protection visa fleeing violence needs help with bond and rent. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 4 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Adelaide / Inner Western Suburbs, SA

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 18 Aug 2026: A single mother of five was displaced by a house fire and urgently needs furniture. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 4 Sep 2026: $352 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 8 Sep 2026: A father of six young children needs furniture after flooding damaged their rental home. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 4 Sep 2026: $2,500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 9 Sep 2026: A tenant facing eviction after falling behind on rent due to car registration costs needs urgent help. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 8 Sep 2026: A single mother on Centrelink is struggling to cover rent and everyday expenses. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 2 Sep 2026: $9,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Australia

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Adelaide Region, SA

💬 9 Sep 2026: A brother recovering from unexpected eye surgery cannot work and is behind on rent. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 7 Sep 2026: A family on Centrelink is struggling to cover rent, utilities, groceries, and school expenses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 3 Sep 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Perth Region, WA

💬 10 Sep 2026: A mother of two fleeing family violence is struggling to cover rent, bills and food. Application from South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

💬 10 Sep 2026: A brother on a temporary visa facing homelessness needs accommodation and food while awaiting return to Palestine. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 4 Sep 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 4 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing financial hardship and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 4 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 9 Sep 2026: A single mother of five is struggling with bills and debt and needs financial assistance. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 13 Aug 2026: A father with severe hypertension facing eviction needs bond and rent to secure housing for his family. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $2,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 4 Sep 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 4 Sep 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 8 Sep 2026: A mother in unsafe housing affected by violence urgently needs accommodation to reunify with her son. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 7 Sep 2026: A mother of three received no support for months due to her husband's gambling and is two months behind on rent. 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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