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💬 2 Jul 2026: A teacher caring for his hospitalised mother urgently needs help with food, bills, and fuel. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 3 Jul 2026: A brother with a heart condition fell behind on rent due to illness and faces eviction. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $2,900 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 4 Jul 2026: A Rohingya refugee with medical conditions cannot afford his medications on Centrelink. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $2,500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $250 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

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

❤️ 1 Jul 2026: $100 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing homelessness in Sydney Region, NSW

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

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing homelessness in Australia

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 2 Jul 2026: A brother awaiting knee surgery and unable to work needs food and fuel while on Centrelink. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 3 Jul 2026: A mother fleeing domestic abuse is struggling to care for her toddler son. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $10,584 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing health challenges and unemployment in Illawarra Region, NSW

💬 2 Jul 2026: A mother and asylum seeker with a newborn cannot access Centrelink and needs help with bills. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 1 Jul 2026: $250 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Australia

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 3 Jul 2026: A family from Gaza with a husband unable to work due to illness needs help with rent and bills. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $3,000 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 2 Jul 2026: A family with a husband experiencing severe PTSD face eviction and cannot afford relocation costs or overdue bills. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $980 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $200 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $1,800 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 6 Jul 2026: $3,827 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 6 Jul 2026: $4,200 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $6,700 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 3 Jul 2026: A brother undergoing therapy for mental health is unable to afford his treatment fees. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $3,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 1 Jul 2026: $2,600 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $1,900 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears 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

💬 3 Jul 2026: A mother fleeing domestic violence needs bond assistance to relocate with her daughter. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

💬 2 Jul 2026: A separated mother caring for her young daughter needs support while seeking employment. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 3 Jul 2026: A father of a son with autism cannot afford bills and groceries after family support ended. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 1 Jul 2026: $5,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Illawarra Region, NSW

💬 3 Jul 2026: A mother and young son fleeing domestic violence urgently need emergency accommodation and essentials. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 2 Jul 2026: A family has fallen behind on Islamic school fees and Quran tuition costs. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $2,100 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family facing financial hardship due to injury and unemployment in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 3 Jul 2026: A brother who lost his job in June cannot cover his weekly rent while managing other expenses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 1 Jul 2026: $3,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 1 Jul 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 2 Jul 2026: A sister in her waiting period after divorce needs help with rent to secure stable housing. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 3 Jul 2026: A brother injured in an accident and unable to work needs help with rent and essentials. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $1,800 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 1 Jul 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in 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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