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💬 12 Jul 2026: A sister escaping domestic violence after 35 years needs help with electricity debt. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 9 Jul 2026: A brother living alone needs help with relocation costs to escape a stressful housing situation. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 10 Jul 2026: A brother facing eviction after losing his income needs urgent help with rent arrears. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 10 Jul 2026: A brother recently arrived in Melbourne is homeless with no income and needs food and shelter. Application from Inner City Suburbs, VIC

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

❤️ 6 Jul 2026: $3,827 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing health challenges and eviction in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 6 Jul 2026: $658 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 11 Jul 2026: $3,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 8 Jul 2026: A brother unemployed since arriving in Australia is struggling with accommodation and basic expenses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 6 Jul 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 24 Jun 2026: A widow living alone fell behind on rent and car payments after asthma reduced her income. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 12 Jul 2026: A family of four with one income from Uber driving needs help with tax debt and utility bills. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 8 Jul 2026: A brother recently divorced and homeless is seeking emergency accommodation and living expenses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 8 Jul 2026: A mother in Kununurra faces a Centrelink debt after her husband left and needs help with bills. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 10 Jul 2026: A single mother of three children cannot afford urgent hot water system replacement. Application from Tasmania

💬 10 Jul 2026: A single mother of three was not renewed by temporary housing and urgently needs accommodation. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 9 Jul 2026: A single mother of four who is a recent refugee with limited English needs help with rent, food, and utilities. 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

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

💬 25 Jun 2026: A mother of five young children is struggling with bills after her husband was detained. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 9 Jul 2026: A brother who is homeless and job-seeking needs bond and rent to secure accommodation. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 8 Jul 2026: A family facing eviction needs urgent help with bond and rent in advance for new accommodation. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 10 Jul 2026: A single mother of three was not renewed by temporary housing and urgently needs accommodation. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

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

❤️ 6 Jul 2026: $300 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 12 Jul 2026: A brother struggling with addiction urgently needs temporary accommodation to stabilise. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 11 Jul 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 9 Jul 2026: A student on a visa cannot afford her children's tuition or rent due to limited work hours. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 15 Jun 2026: A single mother of four on a bridging visa needs a heater and food to support her children. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 8 Jul 2026: A brother actively seeking work has no food at home and needs groceries urgently. Application from Northern Suburbs, 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.

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

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