❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 19 Jun 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $2,680 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 20 Jun 2026: A single mother of three is struggling to keep up with rising bills and living costs. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 16 Jun 2026: A brother struggling with mounting debts urgently needs help to repay creditors. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 19 Jun 2026: A mother of three caring for her father lost her carer payment and cannot afford bills or food. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Australia

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family facing financial hardship due to injury and unemployment in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 19 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 10 Jun 2026: $2,700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 19 Jun 2026: A brother on a temporary visa lost his job due to health issues and faces eviction. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 18 Jun 2026: $5,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 10 Jun 2026: $1,796 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 19 Jun 2026: $2,040 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 16 Jun 2026: A single mother with a son with autism needs help with rental arrears and home repairs. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 19 Jun 2026: A brother on a bridging visa ready for hospital discharge urgently needs housing and support. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 18 Jun 2026: $2,500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $650 of Zakat distributed to an elderly pensioner in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 19 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Adelaide / Inner Western Suburbs, SA

❤️ 19 Jun 2026: $1,300 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 10 Jun 2026: $1,520 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $2,800 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 10 Jun 2026: $2,600 of Zakat distributed to a single mother facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 19 Jun 2026: A family from Gaza urgently needs help with living expenses. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 18 Jun 2026: A mother with young children fleeing domestic violence urgently needs rent assistance. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 18 Jun 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 16 Jun 2026: A brother waiting on visa approval without work rights needs support for essentials. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 10 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 18 Jun 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 19 Jun 2026: $5,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 18 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother recovering from surgery and facing homelessness in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 19 Jun 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 20 Jun 2026: A revert living independently needs car repairs after an accident to continue working. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 17 Jun 2026: A single mother of two with no family support in Australia is struggling with rent and groceries. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 19 Jun 2026: A brother experiencing sudden financial hardship needs urgent help with bond and rent to secure stable housing. Application from Inner City Suburbs, VIC

💬 16 Jun 2026: A wife caring for her injured husband has fallen behind on rent and faces eviction. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $341 of Zakat distributed to an elderly pensioner in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 18 Jun 2026: A single mother of three needs food and nappies while recovering from surgery. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 18 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family preparing for the arrival of a newborn in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 19 Jun 2026: A mother is housed but receives no financial support and cannot afford food or bills. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $1,740 of Zakat distributed to an elderly pensioner in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 18 Jun 2026: $1,343 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 18 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 10 Jun 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 18 Jun 2026: A brother supported by a caseworker needs help with essentials while awaiting Centrelink. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $350 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 19 Jun 2026: A father experiencing homelessness while paying school fees needs help with food and stable housing. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 19 Jun 2026: A mother of two fleeing family violence cannot pay overdue electricity and hot water bills. Application from Inner Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 10 Jun 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Adelaide Region, SA

💬 19 Jun 2026: A brother with expired visa rights awaiting travel documents urgently needs temporary accommodation and food. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 19 Jun 2026: A father needs a wheelchair-accessible vehicle for his son with disability. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 10 Jun 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Perth Region, WA

💬 17 Jun 2026: A mother with a toddler seeking protection cannot work and needs help with medical costs. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 19 Jun 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother experiencing homelessness after incarceration in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 19 Jun 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 18 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to an elderly pensioner in financial hardship in Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 10 Jun 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 18 Jun 2026: A single mother and her children need clothing, shoes, and food after sewage flooding destroyed their belongings. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 19 Jun 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 20 Jun 2026: A 16-year-old orphan urgently needs a laptop to catch up at school and complete assessments. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 16 Jun 2026: A mother caring for two children with brain atrophy cannot work and needs help with medical and living expenses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother recovering from surgery in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 18 Jun 2026: $750 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 18 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 19 Jun 2026: A mother of five including three children with disabilities needs funds for her daughter's autism assessment. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 18 Jun 2026: $1,980 of Zakat distributed to a family preparing for the arrival of a newborn in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 19 Jun 2026: A student who fled family violence is struggling to afford therapy, university fees, and safe housing. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 19 Jun 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 17 Jun 2026: A family on a bridging visa without work rights cannot afford rent, utilities, and groceries. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 19 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 10 Jun 2026: $2,021 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 18 Jun 2026: A PhD student supporting young twins cannot afford urgent cataract surgery after a two-year public wait. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 19 Jun 2026: A mother of two children with disability is struggling to cover high bills on an insufficient salary. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 17 Jun 2026: A brother experiencing homelessness urgently needs housing assistance. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 16 Jun 2026: A mother of nine including a baby struggling with bills and groceries after medical costs. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 18 Jun 2026: $1,600 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 19 Jun 2026: $3,400 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 18 Jun 2026: A father of two injured his back and struggles with mobility and daily expenses. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 19 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 18 Jun 2026: $600 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 16 Jun 2026: A sister fleeing domestic violence is in temporary shelter and needs help with a rental bond. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 19 Jun 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in South East Queensland, QLD

💬 17 Jun 2026: A husband with a pregnant wife cannot work due to visa restrictions and needs help with rent and bills. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 18 Jun 2026: A single mother raising two boys with autism needs rent assistance while transitioning between properties. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 19 Jun 2026: A mother caring for her son with autism is struggling with bills as her husband is retired. 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.

Names and places may have been changed to protect the identity of clients where appropriate.

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