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💬 16 Sep 2026: A student awaiting delayed scholarship funds has exhausted his savings and needs rent and groceries. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $11,000 of Zakat distributed to a sister in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $6,287 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $300 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 14 Sep 2026: A separated father fleeing domestic violence needs temporary accommodation while seeking rental housing. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 8 Oct 2026: A mother supporting her family on casual earnings needs groceries while managing rent and visa delays. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

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

💬 8 Oct 2026: A father of three released from custody is facing eviction and struggling to feed his children. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in Adelaide / Inner Western Suburbs, SA

💬 9 Oct 2026: A widow caring for her elderly mother with cancer cannot afford her overdue gas bill. Application from Western Suburbs, VIC

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

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

❤️ 6 Oct 2026: $8,645 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Australia

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

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

💬 7 Oct 2026: A young man on a temporary visa needs bond and rent to avoid homelessness. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $10,000 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 8 Oct 2026: A brother recovering from major surgery cannot afford medical debt or living expenses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

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

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

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in South East Queensland, QLD

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

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

💬 8 Oct 2026: A student on a visa struggling to find work after relocating needs help with rent and food. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $811 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

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

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 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

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $100 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in South East Queensland, QLD

💬 7 Oct 2026: A family on asylum seeker visa needs help with university fees and daily living expenses. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $1,666 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 7 Oct 2026: A family of nine on Centrelink with a pregnant mother needs help with daily expenses. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 24 Sep 2026: An international student from Bangladesh needs tuition fees after his father lost income due to political unrest. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 8 Oct 2026: A brother escaping homelessness needs rental assistance after facing harassment from neighbours. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

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

❤️ 6 Oct 2026: $449 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Australia

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

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

💬 9 Oct 2026: A parent on low income cannot afford educational workbooks for children needing extra help. Application from Western Suburbs, VIC

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

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 9 Oct 2026: A mother and her young son are struggling with bills after her husband missed work due to illness. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Sydney Region, NSW

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

💬 7 Oct 2026: A young sister who recently converted to Islam was cut off by her family and urgently needs accommodation. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

💬 9 Oct 2026: A brother on a refugee visa without work rights has fallen behind in rent and agent fees. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

💬 14 Sep 2026: A pregnant mother fleeing domestic violence is homeless and needs food, shelter, and medical care. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 9 Oct 2026: A single mother with a newborn needs help with bond until she can return to work in December. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 8 Oct 2026: A brother recovering from severe burns in a motorcycle accident needs help with rental arrears. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

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

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in South East Queensland, QLD

💬 10 Oct 2026: A brother who lost income and found work urgently needs help with rent arrears to avoid eviction. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Melbourne Region, VIC

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

💬 14 Sep 2026: A family of five with no work rights on a bridging visa needs rent and living costs. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

💬 11 Oct 2026: A brother without work and seeking employment urgently needs food assistance. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 23 Sep 2026: A brother released from prison with health issues needs accommodation while awaiting DSP. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

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

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Australia

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship 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.

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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