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❤️ 28 Aug 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

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

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

💬 6 Sep 2026: A mother with a five month old baby is struggling with mounting bills and debt. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 20 Aug 2026: A brother with a spinal disability needs car repairs to work part-time and attend medical appointments. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 2 Sep 2026: $582 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 3 Sep 2026: A mother struggling with moving debt and cash loans cannot afford food for her children's school lunches. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 10 Aug 2026: A student in her final semester needs tuition fees after her visa expired due to financial hardship. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

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

❤️ 28 Aug 2026: $4,265 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in South East Queensland, QLD

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

💬 3 Sep 2026: A single mother of five is seeking help with her daughter's wedding expenses. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 28 Aug 2026: $2,200 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 20 Aug 2026: A brother on a bridging visa with no work rights is sleeping rough and needs bond to secure a room. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 4 Sep 2026: A brother sleeping rough after two years of unemployment urgently needs shelter and food. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 3 Sep 2026: A single mother of five with two special needs children fled domestic violence and needs help with essentials. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

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

❤️ 2 Sep 2026: $200 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

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

💬 6 Sep 2026: A father of two unable to work after an injury is struggling to afford essentials. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 31 Aug 2026: $1,850 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 7 Sep 2026: A father on a bridging visa cannot afford his rent arrears while supporting his family. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 3 Sep 2026: A single mother with a newborn is struggling to afford baby essentials and bills. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 2 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 7 Sep 2026: A mother whose husband suffered a stroke has fallen behind on rent and needs urgent help. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 2 Sep 2026: $449 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Australia

💬 7 Sep 2026: A father on a bridging visa with family cannot meet his rent and faces arrears. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 28 Aug 2026: $10,000 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

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

❤️ 31 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 2 Sep 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 3 Sep 2026: A brother discharged from hospital on a bridging visa urgently needs rent assistance. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 2 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Northern Suburbs, NSW

💬 4 Sep 2026: A working mother of three is struggling to cover rent, household bills, and school expenses. Application from Perth Region, WA

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

❤️ 2 Sep 2026: $300 of Zakat distributed to an elderly pensioner in financial hardship in Adelaide Region, SA

💬 4 Sep 2026: A mother without Medicare needs help covering the cost of a medically necessary CT scan. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 5 Sep 2026: A mother of four including two autistic children fled domestic violence and needs help with essential costs. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

❤️ 4 Sep 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 28 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Northern Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 28 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing health challenges and unemployment in Illawarra Region, NSW

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

💬 4 Sep 2026: A young mother fleeing a toxic household with her infant needs furniture and essentials for a new tenancy. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 3 Sep 2026: A single mother on Centrelink cannot afford overdue utility bills or essentials for her children. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

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

💬 4 Sep 2026: A mother and father with two children with disability need support while searching for stable work. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 28 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 3 Sep 2026: A single mother with disability and her carer son need help with rent and food. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 4 Sep 2026: A brother recovering from illness and family breakdown needs assistance with accommodation and essentials. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 31 Aug 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing homelessness in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 4 Sep 2026: A mother and her children who fled domestic violence need furniture and essentials for their new home. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 4 Sep 2026: A widow from Gaza with five children needs driving lessons to reduce isolation and pursue employment. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 7 Sep 2026: A mother of three is two months behind on rent after her husband stopped providing support. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 3 Sep 2026: A parent on Centrelink needs help with daily living expenses after rent and medical costs. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 28 Aug 2026: $3,545 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 3 Sep 2026: A sister made homeless after a fire destroyed her belongings urgently needs clothing and essentials. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

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

❤️ 2 Sep 2026: $2,300 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 2 Sep 2026: $900 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in South Western Suburbs, NSW

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

💬 3 Sep 2026: A family with eight children under nine and one on the way needs a larger vehicle for safe transport. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

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

❤️ 31 Aug 2026: $880 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing homelessness in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 3 Sep 2026: A family in NSW is struggling to pay overdue gas and water bills. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 7 Sep 2026: A brother in a wheelchair who lost his left leg needs help with medical consultation fees. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 2 Sep 2026: $250 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Australia

❤️ 2 Sep 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

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

💬 3 Sep 2026: A family abandoned by their father is struggling with overdue debts and cannot afford food. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 4 Sep 2026: A family unable to afford rent is applying for housing and needs urgent assistance with payments. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 28 Aug 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Australia

💬 3 Sep 2026: A sister with disability urgently needs food and medical supplies while awaiting her pension payment. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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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