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❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $1,300 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Northern Suburbs, VIC

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

💬 14 Oct 2026: A sister struggling with bills and rent after her husband abandoned her following their divorce. Application from Northern Suburbs, SA

💬 13 Oct 2026: A brother struggling with illness urgently needs assistance with medication costs. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 10 Oct 2026: A brother in casual work facing eviction needs help with rent arrears to avoid homelessness. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

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

💬 13 Oct 2026: A sister who lost her job due to hardship is in debt and urgently needs assistance. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 13 Oct 2026: A widow with young children fleeing hardship needs furniture and appliances for her new rental home. Application from Australia

💬 12 Oct 2026: A young asylum seeker recovering from knee surgery needs help with food, medical bills, and rent. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 12 Oct 2026: A single mother with a baby on Centrelink cannot afford rent, utilities or groceries. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

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

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 8 Oct 2026: A student unable to work on her visa moved for better opportunities but now cannot afford rent or food. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 13 Oct 2026: A sister on a bridging visa with no work rights cannot afford her rent after her brother returned to India. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 13 Oct 2026: A mother on a bridging visa without work rights needs urgent help with school fees to avoid losing enrolment. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 12 Oct 2026: A brother on a bridging visa living in a garage cannot find stable work and needs food and clothing. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 11 Oct 2026: A brother out of work and seeking employment urgently needs food assistance. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

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

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $900 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 14 Oct 2026: A student new to Australia is struggling to cover course fees after her loan was delayed. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 14 Oct 2026: A refugee mother of four struggling with rent and debt while her husband studies needs urgent assistance. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 13 Oct 2026: A sister with complex PTSD living on DSP cannot afford daily expenses after rent. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

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

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 12 Oct 2026: A family newly arrived in Australia is struggling to cover rent and daily living expenses. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 14 Oct 2026: A brother recovering from pulmonary embolisms cannot work and needs help with medical bills and rent. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

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

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother facing eviction due to rent arrears in Melbourne Region, VIC

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

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

💬 13 Oct 2026: A brother recovering from a neck injury cannot work and is struggling to cover rent, bills, and food. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

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

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

💬 23 Sep 2026: A brother recently released from prison is homeless and needs help with rent and essentials. 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: $300 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 13 Oct 2026: A single mother of three on Centrelink needs help with rent arrears and car repairs. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 13 Oct 2026: A father caring for his terminally ill wife and mother is struggling to support both households on Centrelink. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

💬 13 Oct 2026: A brother in rent arrears while awaiting Jobseeker approval urgently needs help to avoid eviction. Application from Perth Region, WA

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

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a widowed father with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 12 Oct 2026: A brother recovering from an accident with no income needs help with rent and food. Application from South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children 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: $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

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing homelessness in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 6 Oct 2026: $449 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Australia

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

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $717 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Northern Suburbs, VIC

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

💬 14 Oct 2026: A family who lost all their belongings in a house fire urgently needs help to rebuild. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 12 Oct 2026: A brother who is unemployed has no savings and has fallen behind on rent by five weeks. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

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

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in South East Queensland, QLD

💬 28 Sep 2026: A brother with cancer is homeless after divorce and needs car registration to live safely. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 12 Oct 2026: A brother who lost one of two jobs is behind on rent and facing eviction. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

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

💬 13 Oct 2026: A mother of two on a bridging visa with no work rights needs a fridge urgently. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in South Western Suburbs, NSW

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

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $2,020 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 14 Oct 2026: A mother fleeing domestic violence with three children needs urgent support for housing and essentials. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

Shouldering the Burden

June 28, 2023

Zahir, a hardworking teenage student, found himself facing an overwhelming situation. He had been sharing a home with his brother, who recently got married and moved out. Suddenly, Zahir was left shouldering the burden of paying rent, bills, daily living expenses, transportation costs, and groceries all on his own.

Struggling to keep up with these financial responsibilities, Zahir found himself falling behind on rent, with two months' worth of arrears piling up. The threat of homelessness loomed closer with each passing day. Feeling desperate, he decided to reach out to NZF for assistance.

Upon receiving Zahir's application, we found he was eligible for Zakat. We provided the necessary financial assistance to pay off all his outstanding debts, and we connected Zahir with a financial counsellor, who helped him to manage his finances.

If you or someone you know is experiencing hardships, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to provide support and assistance to those in need.

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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