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💬 7 Aug 2026: A single mother of four is struggling to cover bills and household expenses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 7 Aug 2026: A single mother of three lost everything in a house fire and urgently needs housing and essentials. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $2,021 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 7 Aug 2026: A family struggling with overdue bills and an overdrawn account needs help with weekly rent. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 9 Aug 2026: A wife caring for her paralysed husband cannot work and needs help with rent. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 5 Aug 2026: A mother of three was hospitalised for five days leaving her husband unable to work and needing grocery support. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 9 Aug 2026: A parent recently housed after a year of homelessness needs a bed, fridge, and furniture. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 5 Aug 2026: A father who lost his job is struggling to cover rent and mortgage on his wife's limited income. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 7 Aug 2026: A mother with visa challenges and an unwell toddler needs support for rent, food and utilities. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 6 Aug 2026: A family with two daughters requiring specialist medical care cannot afford nappies and essentials. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 6 Aug 2026: A father with severe hearing loss from a workplace accident in Afghanistan needs a hearing aid to communicate. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing unemployment and financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 8 Aug 2026: A mother of two young children struggles with rent and groceries while her husband awaits his visa. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing homelessness in Australia

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $2,200 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 15 Jul 2026: A father on a bridging visa cannot drive after fainting and needs rent and living costs. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 5 Aug 2026: A brother who lost his job and fell ill needs help with rental arrears and groceries. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 5 Aug 2026: A sister who reverted to Islam and was disowned needs help with rent, utilities, and medical costs. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 9 Aug 2026: A brother living alone without family support in Australia urgently needs a fridge. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 19 Jul 2026: A sister who embraced Islam fled family violence and needs help with dental bills and debt. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 6 Aug 2026: A mother fleeing domestic violence and facing court needs help with rent and bills. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 7 Aug 2026: A brother living alone fell behind on rent after losing his job and facing car repairs. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 15 Jul 2026: A pregnant mother fleeing domestic violence with her toddler urgently needs bond and rent. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $2,400 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Northern Territory

💬 5 Aug 2026: A single mother and her young son facing eviction need help with bond and overdue bills. Application from Regional Victoria, VIC

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $603 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $1,716 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $2,700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $490 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $1,080 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 6 Aug 2026: A brother in rent arrears after unexpected car repairs urgently needs help with housing costs. Application from Southern Suburbs, QLD

💬 6 Aug 2026: A mother with a newborn struggling with isolation and mental health needs support with essentials. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 7 Aug 2026: A wife is struggling to cover food costs while her husband is overseas for medical treatment. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 6 Aug 2026: A young migrant recovering from surgery needs help with medical debts and rent. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $4,000 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 3 Aug 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $300 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 5 Aug 2026: A brother seeking stable housing cannot afford urgent travel to see his critically ill father overseas. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 6 Aug 2026: A brother facing rent arrears after unexpected car repairs urgently needs housing support. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $2,800 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $4,730 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family facing financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 21 Jul 2026: A mother fleeing domestic violence accrued rent arrears and faces eviction in August. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $3,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $1,480 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 5 Aug 2026: A woman with PTSD and migraines needs help covering food and medical expenses. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $900 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 6 Aug 2026: A mother of six who fled the war in Gaza is struggling to afford essentials while her husband remains trapped. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $3,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 8 Aug 2026: A brother on a bridging visa lost his income after his license was suspended and faces eviction. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 6 Aug 2026: An elderly couple are struggling to afford food and urgently need assistance. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $123 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $321 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $1,562 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $2,033 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to an elderly pensioner in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 3 Aug 2026: $455 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 7 Aug 2026: A father of three on a bridging visa struggles to cover rent and bills with irregular cash work. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $1,724 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $4,879 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Australia

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $1,796 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 22 Jul 2026: A mother of two fleeing domestic violence needs help with rent and groceries while recovering on unpaid leave. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother recovering from heart surgery in Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $5,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $449 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Australia

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $2,120 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 31 Jul 2026: A young sister recently divorced and returned to Australia needs a laptop for study and essentials. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 14 Jul 2026: A sister recently divorced and relocated interstate needs groceries while awaiting Centrelink. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 5 Aug 2026: A mother and daughter both undergoing medical treatment need help with rent arrears and utility debts. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 8 Aug 2026: A single mother unable to work due to medical conditions needs help with essentials. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 6 Aug 2026: A brother scammed and facing identity theft cannot afford overdue rent, bills, and legal fees. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 8 Aug 2026: A single mother with two young children on a refugee visa needs urgent help with rent, utilities, and food. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $1,270 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $2,600 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 7 Aug 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Adelaide / Inner Western Suburbs, SA

💬 7 Aug 2026: A mother with a newborn on a temporary visa cannot cover overdue rent or hospital bills. 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.

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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