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

💬 18 Jul 2026: A mother of two returning to Australia needs furniture and essentials for her rental home. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 15 Jul 2026: A brother with disability has lost his Centrelink payment and needs help with living expenses. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

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

💬 30 Jun 2026: A father facing eviction after job loss and a car accident needs rent to secure his son's custody. Application from Northern Territory

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

💬 15 Jul 2026: A father on a bridging visa cannot drive due to a medical condition and needs rent support. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

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

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

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

💬 17 Jul 2026: A single mother of seven is struggling with school fees, childcare, and debt. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

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

💬 17 Jul 2026: A student chef with visa restrictions and injuries has accumulated debt and needs help with college fees. Application from Tasmania

💬 15 Jul 2026: A pregnant mother fleeing family violence needs urgent accommodation and food while waiting for her visa. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 14 Jul 2026: A sister is struggling to cover her rent and utility bills due to financial hardship. Application from Australia

💬 21 Jun 2026: A sister recently moved for work but has not received her first pay and needs food and essentials. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

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

💬 16 Jul 2026: A brother on a bridging visa with no work rights and depression urgently needs food. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 15 Jul 2026: A father recently arrived from India is driving Uber full-time but cannot meet rent. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 14 Jul 2026: A divorced sister who returned to Melbourne after a brief marriage needs food and daily living expenses. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 16 Jul 2026: A family in NSW is struggling to afford food and essential medicine. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

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

💬 15 Jul 2026: An elderly sister on a bridging visa needs help with rent and medical expenses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 14 Jul 2026: A young sister who recently converted to Islam needs emergency housing after being discharged from hospital. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 14 Jul 2026: A father of two young children working reduced hours needs help repaying urgent housing debt. Application from Australian Capital Territory

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

💬 16 Jul 2026: A mother recovering from birth with three children faces eviction and utility disconnection. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

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

💬 16 Jul 2026: A brother and new Muslim living in unsafe housing urgently needs bond and moving costs. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 14 Jul 2026: A sister with acute psychosis on JobSeeker needs grocery support for her large family. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

❤️ 16 Jul 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing cancer and financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

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

💬 14 Jul 2026: A sister fleeing domestic violence needs housing support after her car and belongings were stolen. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

💬 17 Jul 2026: A young mother separated from her children and facing homelessness needs a bond and rent. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 17 Jul 2026: A brother on JobSeeker whose payment was suspended urgently needs help with rent to avoid eviction. Application from Perth Region, WA

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

💬 17 Jul 2026: A mother of four was abandoned by her husband and needs help with rent and food while seeking asylum. 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.

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

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