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❤️ 14 Aug 2026: $2,680 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 18 Aug 2026: $200 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 20 Aug 2026: A family struggling with reduced income needs help with rent and essential living expenses. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 24 Aug 2026: A mother of three left without support after family violence urgently needs help with rent and bills. Application from Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 24 Aug 2026: A brother with low vision unable to work or access Centrelink needs financial support. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 21 Aug 2026: A couple in recovery need help securing stable housing after her release from custody. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 19 Aug 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 14 Aug 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 20 Aug 2026: A brother with disability needs urgent car repairs to continue working and avoid falling behind on rent. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 17 Aug 2026: $4,900 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 14 Aug 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Australia

💬 22 Aug 2026: A student in his final semester of Master of Teaching cannot afford fees after losing income. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 24 Aug 2026: A father on disability pension supporting his family needs help with accident repair costs. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 21 Aug 2026: A mother fleeing family violence and facing homelessness urgently needs accommodation. Application from Inner City Suburbs, VIC

💬 20 Aug 2026: A mother caring for her husband after surgery and their son with disability cannot afford groceries or rent. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 13 Aug 2026: A single mother fleeing domestic violence urgently needs food and medication while sick with influenza. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 19 Aug 2026: $3,910 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 17 Aug 2026: $5,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 19 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 20 Aug 2026: A brother without work rights has been homeless for two months and needs bond assistance urgently. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 5 Aug 2026: A mother of three was hospitalized with influenza and needs rent assistance while her husband recovers. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 17 Aug 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 19 Aug 2026: $5,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 21 Aug 2026: A father of four facing homelessness due to health issues needs bond to secure housing. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 24 Aug 2026: $100 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Perth Region, WA

💬 24 Aug 2026: A husband and pregnant wife on visa restrictions cannot work and need help with rent and groceries. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 19 Aug 2026: $775 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 8 Aug 2026: A brother on a bridging visa lost his license and income and is facing eviction. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 19 Aug 2026: $900 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 19 Aug 2026: $5,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 23 Aug 2026: A mother of three fled domestic violence and urgently needs food and essentials after tragic loss. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 14 Aug 2026: $600 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 24 Aug 2026: A mother of three with an unwell husband has fallen behind on rent and needs urgent assistance. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 24 Aug 2026: $75 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in South East Queensland, QLD

💬 24 Aug 2026: A sister who recently completed her studies urgently needs temporary accommodation while seeking employment. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 19 Aug 2026: $6,518 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 20 Aug 2026: A brother who is unemployed needs assistance with psychiatric care to support his mental health and path to work. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 29 Jul 2026: A single mother relying on Centrelink needs food support after her son was diagnosed with diabetes. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 14 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Northern Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 19 Aug 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 22 Aug 2026: A brother with no income or visa support faces homelessness and needs rent and food. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 24 Aug 2026: A student unable to find work is struggling to pay rent, utilities, and university fees. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 20 Aug 2026: A brother who lost his job is struggling with bills while supporting family overseas. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 24 Aug 2026: A student working part-time is behind on rent and cannot afford food after unexpected towing costs. Application from South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 19 Aug 2026: $1,080 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 24 Aug 2026: A brother recovering from major hand surgery and unemployed needs food while covering insurance costs. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 21 Aug 2026: A family of six Rohingya refugees with no income urgently needs help with rent, bills, and medical costs. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 14 Aug 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 19 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 21 Aug 2026: A mother needs help with specialist fees for her baby's head condition affecting feeding. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 24 Aug 2026: A sister fleeing domestic abuse has one month of temporary housing and urgently needs safe accommodation. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 21 Aug 2026: A brother living alone on Centrelink has fallen behind on rent and needs assistance. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 21 Aug 2026: A family of eight is struggling to pay their gas bill and household expenses. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 23 Aug 2026: A brother whose salary was cut without notice is struggling to pay overdue rent. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 24 Aug 2026: $200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 21 Aug 2026: A family on a bridging visa needs help with rent, electricity, and food during settlement. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 20 Aug 2026: A family struggling financially cannot afford Quran school fees for their children. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 20 Aug 2026: A student with no work rights due to visa restrictions urgently needs rent and groceries. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 23 Aug 2026: A mother of two facing eviction due to rent arrears cannot work while awaiting visa appeal. Application from South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

💬 21 Aug 2026: A single mother of three under 10 lost SRSS support and is at risk of homelessness. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 23 Aug 2026: A father of two babies facing eviction this week needs urgent help with overdue rent. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 20 Aug 2026: $100 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 19 Aug 2026: $1,955 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 23 Aug 2026: A father of four whose family lost an unborn baby needs help with tax debt and expenses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 24 Aug 2026: A father on a visa lost his job and cannot access Centrelink to cover rent and groceries. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 19 Aug 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 14 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing health challenges and unemployment in Illawarra Region, NSW

❤️ 19 Aug 2026: $200 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in South East Queensland, QLD

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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