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💬 13 Oct 2026: A sister with complex PTSD receiving DSP is struggling to cover rent, bills, and food. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 1 Nov 2026: A brother with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder needs urgent dental treatment for severe decay. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 2 Nov 2026: $400 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 27 Oct 2026: A mother of three whose husband is in jail needs help with rent arrears to avoid eviction. Application from South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

💬 4 Nov 2026: A single mother with epilepsy and a fractured neck cannot work and is struggling to pay rent. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 3 Nov 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 31 Oct 2026: A brother injured by an uninsured driver needs scooter repairs to work again. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $2,500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 2 Nov 2026: A newly arrived family in Australia urgently needs assistance with essentials. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 3 Nov 2026: A single mother of five with no job has fallen three weeks behind on rent and faces housing instability. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 4 Nov 2026: A father of two young children struggling with debt after his wife's pregnancy needs help with loan repayments. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 2 Nov 2026: A mother grieving the loss of her baby lost her job and urgently needs rent assistance. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 3 Nov 2026: A mother of three with two seriously ill children needs help with petrol and food costs. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 2 Nov 2026: A Palestinian brother on a temporary visa with casual work needs help with living expenses. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 1 Nov 2026: A single mother recently moved and is struggling with furniture costs and high electricity bills. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

💬 3 Nov 2026: A young sister who fled domestic violence urgently needs food and accommodation. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 4 Nov 2026: A single mother and nurse fleeing domestic violence is behind on rent and facing eviction. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 22 Oct 2026: A married brother on JobSeeker lost casual income when his workplace closed and needs rent and bills covered. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 21 Oct 2026: An imam and father of five on a bridging visa cannot afford medical bills after a house fire. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 1 Nov 2026: A brother who lost his job two months ago is struggling to afford rent and groceries. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 2 Nov 2026: A young single mother disowned by her family needs help with rent and bills while on Centrelink. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 31 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 2 Nov 2026: A father of five on Centrelink after losing his job cannot afford accumulated bills and fines. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 3 Nov 2026: $2,800 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 3 Nov 2026: A brother unable to work due to injury needs help with groceries, fuel, and living expenses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family escaping domestic violence in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 3 Nov 2026: A family is struggling to cover rent, bills, groceries, and education fees. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 3 Nov 2026: $200 of Zakat distributed to a pregnant sister with no income in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 3 Nov 2026: A mother with a husband with disability and a young child cannot afford food or bills. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 1 Nov 2026: A mother recovering from an accident cannot see her children and needs help with rent, food, and essentials. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 2 Nov 2026: A single mother fleeing domestic violence needs help with rent, food, and vehicle costs. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 3 Nov 2026: A single parent and child both living with disability need support with essential expenses. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $2,120 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in South East Queensland, QLD

💬 3 Nov 2026: A father with visa work restrictions is overwhelmed by debt while supporting his young family. Application from Tasmania

💬 31 Oct 2026: A family of eight with multiple members facing serious health conditions struggles to afford living expenses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 4 Nov 2026: A family of five recently arrived from Lebanon is in debt from bond and rent and needs food. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 4 Nov 2026: A mother in financial hardship needs transport, food, clothing, and medicine for her daughter. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $900 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 3 Nov 2026: A single mother of two daughters with autism is unable to work and needs support with living expenses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 2 Nov 2026: A brother recovering from sinus surgery cannot work and needs help with living costs. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 31 Oct 2026: $1,600 of Zakat distributed to a widowed father with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 4 Nov 2026: A sister who fled violence urgently needs shelter after being left without money or a car. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $15,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Australia

💬 2 Nov 2026: A mother of two on Centrelink awaiting child support needs help with food and essentials. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 3 Nov 2026: A single mother who fled family violence is struggling to afford food, bills, and her son's needs. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 2 Nov 2026: A sister facing homelessness after a business failure and separation urgently needs shelter. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 2 Nov 2026: $120 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $8,582 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $2,400 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 3 Nov 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 2 Nov 2026: A mother who fled a 35-year abusive relationship is behind in rent and struggling to feed her children. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 1 Nov 2026: A young sister fleeing an abusive home needs bond assistance to secure safe rental accommodation. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 2 Nov 2026: A father of three on an expiring visa cannot work due to injury and needs help with rent and expenses. Application from Regional Victoria, VIC

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $600 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 31 Oct 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 2 Nov 2026: A Palestinian family on a temporary visa with no Centrelink access needs rent assistance. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 4 Nov 2026: A single mother of three fleeing domestic violence needs help with utility debts and rent. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 3 Nov 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 4 Nov 2026: A brother in debt after an uninsured car crash needs help with medical travel costs. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 2 Nov 2026: A widowed mother of two is seeking assistance with Quran classes after her husband passed away. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $2,300 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 3 Nov 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 31 Oct 2026: A wife whose husband is in remand is two months behind on rent and needs help with living costs. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 3 Nov 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 4 Nov 2026: A father unable to work after his two sons developed chronic conditions needs help with bills and fuel. Application from 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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