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💬 22 Oct 2026: A mother of four cannot afford car registration or fuel to drive her children to school. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 20 Oct 2026: A mother of six with worsening eyesight cannot afford surgery and urgently needs medical assistance. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 21 Oct 2026: $150 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 23 Oct 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 15 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 23 Oct 2026: A brother on Centrelink is struggling to cover rent and utilities after reducing groceries. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 21 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 23 Oct 2026: $2,173 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 29 Sep 2026: A father of two on a bridging visa needs rent and medical costs while caring for his unwell wife. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

💬 20 Oct 2026: A brother who fell ill and cannot work has fallen behind on rent and owes over $1000. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 21 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 15 Oct 2026: A single mother of two studying and working part time cannot afford her divorce fee. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 21 Oct 2026: A mother of four sons who fled domestic violence is homeless in a motel and needs food. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 20 Oct 2026: A young mother with a three month old baby fleeing violence needs emergency housing and aid. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 20 Oct 2026: A family has fallen behind on rent and bills and needs help to avoid eviction. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 15 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a student facing financial hardship and homelessness in South East Queensland, QLD

💬 23 Oct 2026: A family is struggling to cover rent, electricity, school expenses, and food due to financial hardship. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 15 Oct 2026: $1,320 of Zakat distributed to a student facing financial hardship and eviction in South East Queensland, QLD

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

💬 22 Oct 2026: A brother on JobSeeker facing court over overdue tax debts needs help to avoid sentencing. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 21 Oct 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 20 Oct 2026: A mother caring for six children and her unwell husband urgently needs help with rent and bills. Application from Western Suburbs, VIC

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

💬 20 Oct 2026: A pregnant mother of four on Centrelink needs food and bills covered while her husband is incarcerated. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 23 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Australia

❤️ 21 Oct 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a widowed father with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 23 Oct 2026: $300 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 20 Oct 2026: A newly arrived humanitarian family of five is struggling with rent and expenses while settling in Australia. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 15 Oct 2026: $750 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 15 Oct 2026: $2,680 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 23 Oct 2026: A father of four young children whose identity was stolen needs help repaying a loan under threat. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 15 Oct 2026: $6,600 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 21 Oct 2026: A student on a bridging visa needs urgent rent support after his savings ran out. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 23 Oct 2026: $750 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 22 Oct 2026: A mother working part-time is struggling with rent and bills as her daughter unexpectedly moves in. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 15 Oct 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

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

💬 22 Oct 2026: A married brother on casual work and Centrelink needs help with rent and bills during workplace closure. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 22 Oct 2026: A brother with mental health issues is unable to work and needs support for living expenses. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 20 Oct 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 19 Oct 2026: A family with a premature baby in intensive care needs help with bills and living costs. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 21 Oct 2026: A worker recovering from illness needs food and petrol while awaiting pay after a claim denial. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 15 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 23 Oct 2026: $600 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 21 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 22 Oct 2026: $100 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 21 Oct 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 20 Oct 2026: A father separated from his infant daughter after marital breakdown needs help with rent and daily expenses. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 20 Oct 2026: A brother seeking stable housing needs two weeks advance rent to secure a property. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 19 Oct 2026: A brother who recently arrived and found work needs help to purchase a car. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 23 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing homelessness in Adelaide Region, SA

💬 23 Oct 2026: A student living alone is struggling with fines and bills and needs food assistance. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

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

💬 23 Oct 2026: A brother unable to work due to mental health issues needs help with medical and living costs. Application from South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

💬 19 Oct 2026: A brother who recently lost his job has no savings and needs help with food. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 23 Oct 2026: $5,855 of Zakat distributed to a family facing financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 15 Oct 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 15 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 19 Oct 2026: A mother of two on a bridging visa needs rent and bills while her husband has lost work rights. Application from Tasmania

💬 19 Oct 2026: A single mother of three girls is struggling with rent and living expenses following a recent divorce. Application from Northern Suburbs, SA

💬 20 Oct 2026: A single woman without stable income is struggling to cover her rent and living costs. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 20 Oct 2026: A single mother on Centrelink is struggling to cover utilities, registration, and living expenses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 22 Oct 2026: A brother struggling with debt arrears from a non-halal loan needs help to clear what he owes. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 21 Oct 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Perth Region, WA

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

❤️ 21 Oct 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Adelaide Region, SA

💬 20 Oct 2026: A father with three children was evicted and needs help with living costs while homeless. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 15 Oct 2026: $5,000 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 30 Sep 2026: A father on the Disability Support Pension urgently needs food, medication, and fuel assistance. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 23 Oct 2026: $5,995 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 22 Oct 2026: A single mother with a one year old child cannot afford food or bills. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 22 Oct 2026: A mother of six who recently moved to Sydney needs help repaying urgent housing debts. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 15 Oct 2026: $600 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 21 Oct 2026: A refugee family of four struggling with debt from resettlement costs needs help with rent. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 20 Oct 2026: A mother of two fled domestic violence and urgently needs emergency accommodation funds. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 21 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in South East Queensland, QLD

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

💬 19 Oct 2026: A single mother of five is struggling with rent, madrasah fees, and transport after her car broke down. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 22 Oct 2026: A young brother kicked out by his family is sleeping in his car and needs fuel to return to work. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

💬 21 Oct 2026: A sister who lost her wallet needs to replace identity documents to secure stable housing. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 20 Oct 2026: A mother of three working full-time fell behind on rent after relocating for work and visa costs. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 13 Oct 2026: A mother on a bridging visa with no work rights needs help with school fees to avoid cancellation. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

💬 7 Oct 2026: A young refugee on a protection visa urgently needs rent support while seeking work. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 21 Oct 2026: $2,200 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 22 Oct 2026: A refugee mother of five with no English is unable to pay a large electricity bill. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 19 Oct 2026: A brother urgently needs accommodation, food, clothing, and a pair of shoes. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 15 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

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

💬 20 Oct 2026: A brother on a bridging visa was made homeless after losing his job and needs shelter and food. Application from Australia

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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