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💬 20 Jul 2026: A single mother of three unable to work after a stroke needs help with rent and living expenses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 20 Jul 2026: A mother with two children fleeing domestic violence needs furniture after two years of homelessness. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 20 Jul 2026: A single mother of two left her job due to harassment and needs help with rent and groceries. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 16 Jul 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in emergency shelter in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 17 Jul 2026: A mother of seven fleeing domestic violence needs a washing machine and help with utilities and food. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 20 Jul 2026: A mother of three recently arrived from Lebanon needs help with daily expenses while on Centrelink. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 21 Jul 2026: A single mother fleeing domestic violence faces eviction and needs help with rent arrears. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 20 Jul 2026: A 70-year-old widow awaiting visa approval faces homelessness after her carer relocated. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 11 Jul 2026: $900 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 20 Jul 2026: A single mother of two lost her job due to visa issues and needs bond and rent to relocate. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 21 Jul 2026: A single mother of two on a bridging visa cannot access Centrelink and needs rent and utilities. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 19 Jul 2026: A family of three is struggling with bills and a high-interest debt they need to repay. Application from Tasmania

💬 18 Jul 2026: A mother of two returning to Australia with no furniture or bond money needs urgent household essentials. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 16 Jul 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 19 Jul 2026: A mother with a baby cannot afford visa costs or plumbing while her unwell husband is in care. Application from Inner Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 19 Jul 2026: A sister who fled abuse after embracing Islam needs help with dental bills and utility debts. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 17 Jul 2026: A sister on a protection visa needs bond and rent to avoid homelessness this week. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 21 Jul 2026: $1,800 of Zakat distributed to an elderly pensioner in financial hardship in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 16 Jul 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Adelaide Region, SA

💬 21 Jul 2026: A brother injured in a car accident cannot work and needs help with rent, car payments, and food. Application from South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 16 Jul 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 21 Jul 2026: A father whose business failed now works at a school but cannot cover rental arrears. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 21 Jul 2026: A single mother of two recovering from surgery after fleeing family violence needs urgent rent assistance. Application from Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 17 Jul 2026: A brother facing eviction needs urgent rent assistance after his Centrelink payment was suspended. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 13 Jul 2026: $200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in emergency shelter in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 17 Jul 2026: A mother of four was abandoned by her husband and then her adult son and needs rent and food. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 16 Jul 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a sister recovering from cancer surgery in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 20 Jul 2026: A refugee brother without work rights for 12 years needs help with furniture delivery costs. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 16 Jul 2026: $2,400 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Northern Territory

❤️ 16 Jul 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 30 Jun 2026: A father on Centrelink after job loss and a car accident needs rent to avoid eviction and keep custody of his son. Application from Northern Territory

❤️ 16 Jul 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 16 Jul 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 16 Jul 2026: An elderly couple on bridging visas with no income need bond assistance for housing. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 11 Jul 2026: $2,700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 21 Jul 2026: A mother from Gaza supporting her family overseas on Centrelink cannot afford urgent dental treatment. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 20 Jul 2026: A brother scammed out of money needs legal fees to recover compensation ordered by the court. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 16 Jul 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing homelessness in Australia

❤️ 16 Jul 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 11 Jul 2026: $1,015 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 20 Jul 2026: An elderly gentleman facing a four-year wait for glaucoma surgery needs urgent funds to avoid losing his sight. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 17 Jul 2026: A student chef with visa work limits and injury debts needs help with overdue college fees and medical bills. Application from Tasmania

💬 22 Jun 2026: A mother of four fell behind on rent after her husband stopped contributing and needs to repay family debts. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 11 Jul 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 21 Jul 2026: A mother of four on a temporary visa cannot afford rent arrears or bills while seeking work. 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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