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

❤️ 14 Aug 2026: $2,680 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

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

❤️ 12 Aug 2026: $4,500 of Zakat distributed to a widowed father with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 8 Aug 2026: A brother on a bridging visa lost his licence and income and faces eviction from rent arrears. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 17 Aug 2026: A father of four without work for two years needs a fridge replacement for his family. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 21 Aug 2026: A single mother of three lost income support due to visa restrictions and risks homelessness. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 13 Aug 2026: $2,240 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

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

❤️ 12 Aug 2026: $9,350 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

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

💬 19 Aug 2026: A mother of four has fallen behind on rent and groceries while her husband begins new work. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 19 Aug 2026: A single mother with one child who has fled domestic violence urgently needs housing. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

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

❤️ 13 Aug 2026: $400 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 19 Aug 2026: A father with a toddler recently arrived in Australia needs urgent help with rent after exhausting savings. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 13 Aug 2026: A single mother fled domestic violence with debt from her ex-partner's cafe and needs food and medication. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 12 Aug 2026: $7,368 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Perth Region, WA

💬 19 Aug 2026: A single mother with a one-year-old needs a fridge, washing machine, and bed for her new home. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 21 Aug 2026: A family of six refugees from Myanmar on Centrelink are struggling with rent, bills, and medical costs. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 21 Aug 2026: A mother needs help with specialist fees for her baby's medical condition not covered by Medicare. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 20 Aug 2026: A single mother on Centrelink cannot afford her electricity bill and faces disconnection. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 21 Aug 2026: A father with health issues and two children urgently needs housing after becoming homeless. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 20 Aug 2026: A brother with disability needs urgent car repairs to return to work and access groceries. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 13 Aug 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in South East Queensland, QLD

💬 18 Aug 2026: A mother of five made homeless by a house fire needs groceries and essentials. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 13 Aug 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 20 Aug 2026: A mother caring for her husband after surgery and their son with disability needs groceries and rent. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

💬 19 Aug 2026: A single mother fleeing domestic violence needs help with childcare and living costs while finishing her degree. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 14 Aug 2026: $600 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 18 Aug 2026: A sister on Centrelink recovering from a car accident needs help with daily expenses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

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

💬 31 Jul 2026: A sister on Jobseeker recently moved into new accommodation after homelessness and needs a laptop and essentials. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 19 Aug 2026: A single mother with epilepsy unable to drive needs help with transport and medical costs. Application from Australian Capital Territory

💬 19 Aug 2026: An expecting mother relying on Centrelink while her husband studies needs help with baby essentials. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

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

💬 20 Aug 2026: A brother experiencing unemployment and mental health difficulties urgently needs psychiatric care. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

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

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

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

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

❤️ 14 Aug 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 19 Aug 2026: A father with a large family is struggling to cover rent, food, electricity, and essentials. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

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

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

💬 5 Aug 2026: A mother of three and her husband recovering from influenza need help with rent and groceries. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 21 Aug 2026: A family of eight is struggling to pay their gas bill of $1930 and household expenses. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

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

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

💬 21 Aug 2026: A couple in recovery from incarceration urgently need stable housing after release. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 19 Aug 2026: $5,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in 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 brother without work rights has been homeless for two months and needs bond assistance. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

💬 24 Jul 2026: A mother of two on a bridging visa needs rent and food after her husband's injury left the family without income. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 13 Aug 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 13 Aug 2026: $1,740 of Zakat distributed to an elderly pensioner in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 20 Aug 2026: A student without work rights due to visa restrictions needs urgent help with rent and food. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

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

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

❤️ 12 Aug 2026: $380 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing homelessness in Melbourne Region, VIC

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

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

❤️ 18 Aug 2026: $200 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 2 Aug 2026: A revert brother caring for his younger brother with epilepsy needs housing and food. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 18 Aug 2026: A mother of two recovering from work injuries needs help with bills while her husband's income falls short. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 17 Aug 2026: A brother unable to work due to health issues is behind on rent and facing eviction. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 17 Aug 2026: A brother with vision impairment supporting newly arrived family urgently needs help with rent and bills. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

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

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

💬 19 Aug 2026: A mother with PTSD and no income is struggling to cover daily expenses for her children. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

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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