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Rebuilding After Redundancy

Farrah spent years building her career in design. She worked hard, gained experience, and steadily progressed in her field. She was employed full-time and financially independent. Like ...

June 2, 2026

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Five Boys and a Deficit

Aisyah has five boys. They are aged eleven, nine, seven, five, and fifteen months. Until recently, she was not raising them alone. The DV incident happened without warning. Her husband ...

May 15, 2026

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While Her Daughter Was in Hospital

Leyla was already stretched when her daughter was admitted to hospital. She is a single mother to two children. Her youngest is one year old. Her older child just turned two. Her daught...

May 7, 2026

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The Broken Fridge

Mariam cannot explain her situation in English. She relies on a trusted community advocate to speak for her, to fill in forms, to translate a life shaped by displacement, bereavement, a...

May 1, 2026

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When the Money Ran Out

Dina spent decades building a quiet life. She raised her children, worked steadily, and eventually put her savings into something she believed was safe: renovating her home. She paid a ...

April 29, 2026

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Fourteen Years and a Stolen Car

Yusuf has lived in Australia for fourteen years. He watched suburbs change, watched his son grow, and watched the years pass without knowing if he would ever be allowed to stay for good...

April 26, 2026

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She Carried Them Across the World

She did not have time to take much. When Samira fled her home country in 2025, she left with her four children, their passports, and their phones. Her husband had been killed in the con...

April 23, 2026

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Eleven Years of Silence

Nadia had been a Muslim for over a decade. She had taken her shahada quietly, in the years before she understood how much it would cost her. She was married young, a new revert with two...

April 9, 2026

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Burying a Child in a Strange Land

Tariq does not talk about it much. About the crossing, the camps, the years of uncertainty before finally arriving in Australia in 2025 with his wife and four children on a humanitarian...

March 16, 2026

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Sleeping in a Car With His Daughter

A father and his teenage daughter were homeless. They were sleeping in his car. She had gone to a local gym to shower when one of our staff members contacted him, after a referral had c...

March 13, 2026

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The Uber Driver Who Could Not Drive

Irfan had been driving Uber to support his family. It was not glamorous work, but it was steady, and it was his. His wife, Salina, was on a bridging visa and not permitted to work. Thei...

March 9, 2026

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Hungry In A Hostel

Idris lay on the narrow hostel bed in inner city Sydney, stomach growling, counting how many days he could stretch one halal takeaway meal. He receives a modest Jobseeker payment, most ...

March 6, 2026

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When Safety Means Starting From Nothing

Salma sat on the edge of a borrowed mattress, watching her baby finally fall asleep, trying not to think about the fact that they had nowhere that truly belonged to them. Just a few mon...

March 2, 2026

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Weight of Responsibility

At 19, many young adults are thinking about study, work, and friends. Hussein’s daughter, Nadia is thinking about how to keep a roof over her family’s head. She lives with her father an...

February 12, 2026

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The Secret at the Dinner Table

Jessica scrolls through her phone at the dinner table, trying to make her silence look normal while everyone else eats. The food is there. The home is stable. But as a 19‑year‑old Fijia...

February 9, 2026

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A Doctor From Gaza, Rebuilding Her Career

A young doctor from Gaza sat in a quiet library in Australia, staring at an email that could change everything. “Payment due by 1st July.” Sara had trained as a doctor in Gaza under inc...

January 8, 2026

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When Mobility Becomes a Luxury

Zainab stared out the window at the street below, knowing she would never walk down it again. Six months ago, she had fled conflict and spent years in refugee camps, dreaming of reachin...

January 6, 2026

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Outstanding Bills and School Fees

At the kitchen table, Raher looked over the latest bills, knowing his next week of work would bring in less than the one before. For the past two weeks, as a casual truck driver, his sh...

January 5, 2026

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Dignity in Life & Death

Yasin sat in his quiet Sydney apartment, the silence broken only by the hum of a small heater he could barely afford to run. He gazed at his hands, the same hands that had navigated tax...

December 26, 2025

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When Divorce Took Everything But His Faith

Kareem sat on the edge of a thin mattress on his parents’ floor, staring at the phone he was borrowing from a friend, wondering how he had ended up with almost nothing again. A year ago...

December 3, 2025

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When Violence Turns Home Into A Threat

Mariam stared at the empty fridge, trying to decide whether to use the last few dollars on bread or transport, for her children to get to school. She is a single mother with three kids,...

November 21, 2025

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When Love Turned to Abandonment

Amira stared at the bank account balance, then at her newborn daughter, wondering how she would make it through the next week. She came to Australia with hope. She came with dreams of b...

November 3, 2025

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Struggling to Stay Afloat

After years in a toxic and emotionally harmful marriage, Haniya made the brave decision to separate from her husband. With three young children and no family nearby, she faced the daunt...

October 26, 2025

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Overwhelmed by Debt

After facing a sudden medical emergency that required major surgery and months of recovery, Nauman found himself unable to work. With limited income and no extended family nearby, he re...

September 10, 2025

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A Widower in Need

After Taleb’s wife passed away from a terminal illness, his world was turned upside down. Overnight, he became the sole carer of his two young children, with no extended family around h...

August 21, 2025

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Safe but Still Struggling

Khalil arrived in Australia in June 2024 with his wife, three young children, and mother-in-law. Like many families escaping Gaza, he came seeking safety, stability, and the hope of bui...

August 18, 2025

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A Father’s Struggle

After many years of marriage, Furkan found himself facing a life he never imagined. A sudden breakdown in his family circumstances left him as the sole carer for his young daughter, who...

July 31, 2025

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Rebuilding After Family Violence

Mouna is a single mother of two young children. Recently divorced and a survivor of family violence, she is doing her best to rebuild a safe and stable life for her family. Despite rece...

June 24, 2025

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A Dignified Farewell

He died alone but he wasn’t forgotten. Bashir passed away in hospital with no family by his side. No next of kin. No savings. No one to take responsibility for his Islamic funeral or bu...

June 22, 2025

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Starting Over After Displacement

When Ayman and his wife Sumaya arrived in Australia from Gaza last year with their three young children, they came with nothing. Like many new arrivals from war-torn regions, they were ...

April 14, 2025

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A Young Father Facing Illness and Hardship

Kamran is a young husband and father to a toddler. Last year, his life was turned upside down when he was diagnosed with leukemia. Forced to stop working, Kamran was left struggling to ...

April 2, 2025

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Left Grieving and in Debt

Ahmed is a 55-year-old man living alone. Divorced and estranged from his adult children, his life has been marked by hardship, isolation, and deep personal loss. For many years, Ahmed w...

March 10, 2025

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Hanan’s Journey from Gaza

Hanan came to Australia escaping the war in Gaza, seeking safety and a fresh start for herself and her one-year-old son. As a single mother, she was initially on a tourist visa, which w...

March 3, 2025

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Elderly Financial Abuse

Warda, a 76-year-old widow, lived a quiet life after the passing of her husband 15 years ago. For much of that time, she relied on her brother-in-law for financial support. But when he ...

March 1, 2025

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Overcoming Loss and Rebuilding Her Life

Jamila, a 31-year-old widow with five orphaned children, faced many challenges after moving to Australia on a humanitarian visa. Originally from a refugee camp, she had already experien...

February 28, 2025

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Sawsan’s Children

* Trigger Warning. What happens to the children when a mother is murdered by her husband? Sawsan endured years of abuse, trapped in silence while those around her looked the other way....

February 27, 2025

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A Mother on Her Own

Manal never imagined she’d be here, raising five children alone with no child support and no one to rely on. Every day is a battle to stretch her Centrelink payments just to cover food,...

February 25, 2025

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Falling Behind on Rent

Sue, a single Australian revert to Islam, has been navigating life’s challenges with resilience. Living alone, she manages all her expenses independently, relying on Centrelink support ...

February 22, 2025

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Kicked Out on the Street with Her Baby

Kicked Out on the Street with Her Baby Rukaya’s world turned upside down in an instant. She had married overseas and was brought to Australia on a spousal visa, hopeful for a new beginn...

February 20, 2025

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From Silence to Support

After months of studying Islam, Samuel finally took the life-changing step of embracing his faith. The moment he declared his Shahada, the masjid erupted with Takbeer—voices filled with...

February 18, 2025

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Bringing Shaafa Home

How Your Zakat Transformed a Family’s Crisis into Hope At the National Zakat Foundation (NZF), we often witness how local Zakat funds serve as a lifeline for those facing unimaginable h...

February 15, 2025

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From Refugee to Refuge

Hassoun, a recent refugee from Syria, moved to Australia with his wife and six young children just six months ago. Settling into a new country was a challenge, but finding a place to ca...

August 8, 2024

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After the Accident

Talha, who is 47 years old and recently separated from his wife, has been living in Australia on a bridging visa. His life took a sudden and difficult turn about a year ago when he was ...

August 5, 2024

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Just Married, Looking for Stability

Dianna, a new Muslim, recently married her husband, Tahir, who is not yet a resident of Australia. Despite the joy of their marriage, they found themselves facing significant financial ...

August 1, 2024

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When Injury Leads to Debt

Aaliyah, at 35, had always prided herself on her independence, juggling three jobs. Divorced and single, she navigated life with determination, working hard to make ends meet. However, ...

July 8, 2024

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Taking That Brave Step

Tamana had always believed that marriage meant she would be protected by her husband. Instead, she endured abuse at the hands of that husband. She eventually decided to leave him, escap...

July 5, 2024

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One Challenge After Another

When Zohaib received a $1000 gas bill, he was shocked and had no way of paying. Separated from his wife and burdened with an array of medical problems, Zohaib found it impossible to mee...

June 10, 2024

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Struggling to Find Shelter

Sam had always been punctual with his rent, but just a few weeks behind was enough to get him evicted. Now, with nowhere to go and no one to turn to, he found himself living in his car....

June 7, 2024

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Orphaned by War

Lara is originally from a war-torn country. She was orphaned at the age of eight, losing her mum, dad, and brother due to the conflict. Seeking safety and a better future, Lara moved to...

June 2, 2024

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A Mother's Instinct to Protect

Wafaa knew the moment her husband assaulted her in front of their children that she needed to leave. Initially, when they married, life was great, but as time went by, her husband start...

May 31, 2024

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Warmth in the Winter Months

Hana moved to Australia after marrying her husband, and soon after, she became pregnant. Still not a permanent citizen, Hana initially hoped for a fresh start in her new country. Howeve...

May 28, 2024

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Finding Resilience

Inaya's journey to safety began with a referral from her social worker to NZF. Fleeing her home with her two young children due to family violence, Inaya faced numerous challenges. Orig...

May 10, 2024

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Navigating Life with Orphans

Emira's world changed in an instant when tragedy struck shortly after her family's arrival in Australia. Her husband passed away unexpectedly, leaving her to navigate the complexities o...

April 15, 2024

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Living Paycheck to Paycheck

Umar, who works in a trade, works hard to provide for his family. In a one-income household, he started to find that he couldn’t keep up with living expenses as the cost of living was g...

March 11, 2024

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From the Brink of Homelessness

Yasemin was married for 15 years before divorcing 3 years ago. Before then, her ex-husband was in charge of all the expenses. Since the divorce, Yasemin had to learn to be more financia...

March 7, 2024

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Prioritising Your Loved Ones

It could take just one unexpected event to disrupt life as you know it. Take Adnan, he was working full-time, supporting his growing family, while his pregnant wife cared for their two ...

March 4, 2024

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From Crisis to Stability

Musty had been living in his van for the past two weeks. When he found the weather heating up, he realised it was becoming unbearable to stay there. Having made an error in judgment, he...

March 4, 2024

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Fleeing War for Safety

Fleeing a war-torn country, with the knowledge that all your immediate family members' names are on the approved Australian Visa list, your goal is to board that plane to safety. You cr...

March 1, 2024

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When Your Faith Is Tested

Justin's world completely changed when he embraced Islam 6 months ago. Still in high school his parents discovered his newfound faith. Their reaction was swift and ruthless – they kicke...

February 28, 2024

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Support in Hard Times

Naz and her husband, Suleiman, recently obtained permanent residency after years of uncertainty. However, just before they could celebrate, Suleiman suffered a stroke and faced several ...

February 26, 2024

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When Patience Prevails

Shazia had been living in Australia for the past couple of years on a Bridging Visa with her husband of 20 years. From an outside point of view, it looked like a loving relationship; ho...

February 22, 2024

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Struggling to Provide for Her Children

Do you think sending 2 or 3 kids back to school is tough on the wallet? How about 6 kids, as a single mother living fortnight to fortnight off Centrelink? With hungry bellies to feed, g...

February 19, 2024

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From Gaza to Australia

Ibrahim was living in Gaza with his wife for many years before having to flee to Australia in December 2023 after the war began. Both his children were studying abroad; however, that’s ...

February 16, 2024

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Facing Eviction

Naeem, who is on a bridging visa, has been filled with worry and responsibility ever since his wife unexpectedly fell ill nine months ago, leaving him to tend to their three young child...

February 1, 2024

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Rebuilding Her Life

Sadaf, a middle-aged mother of six, is an Australian citizen. After marrying her husband, he took her overseas, where her abuse began. He confiscated her passport, and for several years...

January 8, 2024

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Urgent Relocation

Jenny, a 25-year-old single new Muslim, faced a pressing challenge that had shaken the sense of security in her life. The issue centred around the urgent need for relocation, as Jenny’s...

January 2, 2024

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Prioritising Your Health

Shanay is a resilient single mother courageously caring for seven children, three of whom are under kinship care with her. Her responsibilities are further complicated as her second eld...

November 6, 2023

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Placed in a Difficult Position

Arriving in Australia on a student visa with his family and working part-time, Yasir was devoted to ensuring he could provide a good life for his family. His wife, his biggest supporter...

October 3, 2023

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Easing the Burden in Difficult Times

Rahma, a widow for many years, had been caring for her disabled adult son when she received the heartbreaking news of her terminal cancer diagnosis. As she struggled with the relentless...

September 20, 2023

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Unconditional Love

Amin's life took a heart-wrenching turn when his 5-year-old daughter was diagnosed with cancer in 2022. The family's world changed overnight, and he couldn't return to work, as he neede...

September 18, 2023

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A New Start

Emir faced tough times when he emerged from rehab, leaving behind addiction. Living with his young sister, brother and elderly father, his family wanted a fresh start in a safer place, ...

September 15, 2023

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From Dreams to Challenges

Imagine travelling to Australia with your young family, all in pursuit of a better life through education. Aashir's dream was just that – studying for a diploma, ensuring his family's w...

September 7, 2023

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Suffering in Silence

Maysa's journey started off with hope and excitement, she got married overseas and a couple of years later her husband decided to move back to Australia to start a new life with her and...

July 1, 2023

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Shouldering the Burden

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, Zahi...

June 28, 2023

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Restoring Dignity and Comfort

Ali and Haya, an elderly married couple, with no family to assist them, faced significant challenges. Unable to communicate in English, they were referred to us for assistance. They wer...

June 21, 2023

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Battling Addiction

Bill has been battling mental health issues and addiction for several years now. He first contacted us at NZF when he was 17 years old. Despite numerous efforts from support organisatio...

June 20, 2023

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A Widows Struggle to Provide

Faiza and her family settled in Australia three years ago, However, their journey took a devastating turn when Faiza's husband unexpectedly passed away just three months ago, leaving he...

June 18, 2023

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When Life Savings Vanish to a Scam

Malik's journey as a final-year university student took an unexpected turn when he became a victim of a devastating scam that left him with no finances. With his tuition fee savings dep...

June 16, 2023

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From Struggle to Hope

Tina, a 45-year-old sister who embraced Islam six months ago, has found herself in a challenging situation. She used to reside in an unsafe area plagued by drug users and dealers. She m...

June 15, 2023

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Falsely Accused

Dawud's life took an unexpected turn when he found himself falsely accused of domestic violence towards his disabled wife, resulting in an AVO that prevented them from reuniting. His wi...

June 13, 2023

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In the Time of Grief

Ridwan's world came crashing down when he walked into our office that morning. The weight of his grief was evident in the tear-stained face and the sorrowful eyes that pleaded for under...

June 12, 2023

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Yearning for Stability

In October of the previous year, tragedy struck Abuk's life as he mourned the loss of his father. This untimely event weighed heavily on his heart and thrust upon him a newfound sense o...

June 11, 2023

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A Mother’s Struggle and Support

Adilah moved to Australia with hopes and dreams of starting a new life with her husband. She left behind everything she knew and loved, her family, her friends, and her home. It was a d...

May 16, 2023

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When It Feels Just Too Heavy

Hayfa's life felt like a never-ending rollercoaster ride of emotions. Her husband has multiple health conditions, and her youngest child is in high school. Her eldest child is estranged...

May 8, 2023

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Yearning for Freedom: A Reverts Struggle to Practice Islam

Dee, a 21-year-old Australian-born girl, recently converted to Islam four months ago. She lives with her parents, younger brother, and an adult male cousin who came from overseas 15 yea...

March 23, 2023

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Single Mother Trying to Make Ends Meet

Ella, a revert, is a divorced mother of two young children and is currently a full-time caregiver. She worked for 19 years before a workplace injury forced her to stop working. Despite ...

March 22, 2023

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When the Unexpected Occurs

Ilham and his wife were excited to welcome their first child into the world. They had come to Australia from Indonesia, hoping to build a better life for their family. Ilham had found w...

March 21, 2023

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Having your Voice Heard

Noman is a 69-year-old man from overseas now living in Australia with his wife and teenage son. despite being an Australian citizen, Noman's limited English skills make it difficult for...

March 20, 2023

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The Hardships of a Family: Overcoming Adversity

Asim and his family's story is a heartbreaking reminder of the struggles that so many families face on a daily basis. Their journey has been marked by pain, hardship, and adversity, but...

March 15, 2023

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Smile of Hope

Abbas is a young man who had left his home country to pursue his dreams of a better future. He had come to Australia on a humanitarian visa, leaving behind his family, friends, and the ...

March 13, 2023

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Barely Breathing: Challenges when the unexpected occurs

Haytham had arrived in Australia with a heart full of hope, eager to start a new life and chase his dreams. He worked hard and was determined to achieve his goals, but life had other pl...

March 2, 2023

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A Brush with Life: The Sudden Strokes

The story of Tayib is a powerful reminder of the countless obstacles and barriers that our elderly community members face on a daily basis right here in Australia. When Tayib suffered a...

February 20, 2023

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Deciding to change after a life of addiction

Qasim had a stable upbringing with loving parents and siblings. There were no real problems during his childhood. What started as recreational drug use with friends occasionally, turned...

November 1, 2022

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How childhood trauma led to drug addiction

Adam was brought up in a Muslim household that, from an outsider's perspective, gave the impression of being religious and strong in family values. However, the reality was far from tha...

November 1, 2022

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I hate to be that person who needs to ask again

At NZF, we always hope that clients we assist become self-sustainable and move from Zakat receivers to Zakat payers. However, we understand that sometimes people unfortunately face repe...

October 7, 2022

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When Cancer can uproot families

Aslam and Abu Bakar are two of our recent clients. They come from quite different backgrounds with Aslam being on a student visa and Abu Bakar being an Asylum Seeker. Both were married ...

October 5, 2022

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Faith Over Fear in The Battle Against Cancer

Fatima remembered the day she was helping her disabled son eat one afternoon when she suddenly felt severe abdominal pain. With her husband having passed away recently, she really didn’...

October 5, 2022

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Her Dreams Shattered

Halima was ecstatic when her spouse visa was granted, and she could finally live with her husband in Australia. During her flight, Halima couldn't help but think about all the wonderful...

September 14, 2022

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Trapped & Helpless

Asma arrived in Australia with her husband, full of hope for a better life. She was a mother of three, and everything seemed great before her arrival. However, everything changed when t...

September 14, 2022

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Painful Truths

Did you know that 1 in 6 women have experienced physical or sexual violence from a previous or current partner since the age of 15, according to ABS Stats? This is a staggering statisti...

September 14, 2022

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Darkest Moments

What happens when the father who raised you, provided for your family, passes away all of a sudden? Khalida was faced with this harsh reality when her father passed away unexpectedly...

August 19, 2022

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You're not alone

Basma was a teenager living in Australia with her father and brother, reliant on their support. Little did she know that she’d become a victim of physical and emotional abuse from her o...

August 3, 2022

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She found her voice

With two young children by her side and the threat of losing them to her abusive husband, Nafisa made the decision to reach out to NZF hoping for a resolution. Nafisa arrived in Austra...

May 20, 2022

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Revert sister who survived domestic violence twice, but at what cost

Fiona is a sister who grew up her whole life in Australia, but she hasn’t had it easy since the day she converted to Islam. As a new Muslim, she wanted to start afresh, settle down and ...

April 14, 2022

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Walls closing in

Abila had recently lost her husband and everything that came after felt like she was falling into a bottomless pit. Ever since her husband Ahmed had passed away, Abila simply could not...

April 14, 2022

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Looking forward and making things work

Fatin and her husband had been having many issues in their home country, both financially as well as family related. One of their friends had successfully applied for residency in Austr...

April 14, 2022

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Leaving home to provide a better future for her kids

Ilham is a single mother of two children who was living with her mother back in her home country. Although Ilham is not particular wealthy, she was a hard worker who ensured that she co...

April 14, 2022

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He became homeless but never lost hope

Karim was a young and ambitious Muslim who came to Australia as a migrant with high hopes of starting a new and successful life. Being a new migrant, he didn’t have much access to gover...

April 14, 2022

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Building a new life as a migrant mother

Motherhood comes with its challenges which are often eased by the support of loved ones. However for Latifa, she didn’t have that luxury and had challenges of her own to face. Latifa mi...

April 1, 2022

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Jobless and in debt with no means to support his growing family

Jafar and his wife married overseas and migrated to Australia looking for a better life, but a number of issues back home made it difficult for them to go back and so they have been on ...

December 7, 2021

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Far from home and family to fulfil her dreams

Asiyah is a young Medical student who came to Australia with the hope of completing her degree and work placements at a prestigious university. Her dreams were finally coming true, but ...

December 7, 2021

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He found Islam even after losing everything

Sonny came to Australia on a student visa almost 10 years ago with the hopes of completing his studies and building himself as a professional. During his time in Australia, he met peopl...

December 7, 2021

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Growing from the dark into the light

As Arshad shared his story to our case worker, he couldn’t stop crying and saying about how much he wanted to do better to build a new life for his family. He and his family had been th...

July 5, 2021

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On the run

"Salam sister Thank you for your generous help, in getting me these vouchers .. You have helped me in these tough times may Allah reward you and your loved ones in this holy month of r...

May 6, 2021

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At the burial site

Can you imagine finding yourself at a burial site, doing the paper work to bury your wife who passed away unexpectedly, and finding out that you don't have sufficient funds to cover the...

April 9, 2021

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Torn

Yusuf was torn. His wife on one side and his elderly parents on the other. Yusuf's parents had arrived in Australia 2 months ago and applied for asylum. Initially his wife was suppor...

April 7, 2021

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Overnight Change

Ramia woke up to the smoke alarm beeping. She immediately smelt smoke and panicked. Her first thought was that of her two children in the other bedroom. She rushed out and noticed a fi...

April 2, 2021

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When you need it most

Imagine you've recently become Muslim. You've learnt enough about Islam to know it's the truth and have taken a giant leap of faith in accepting Islam. As a New Muslim, you were embrace...

March 28, 2021

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Why are these people homeless?

Homelessness is a choice people say. Or something people deserve because they are lazy. Here are 6 people who have reached out to NZF for assistance in the past few weeks either due to ...

August 6, 2020

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Think this can't happen to you?

Farah was an ambitious young girl. She aspired to study overseas and got admissions into a university in Australia. Her husband was running a successful business and would not be able t...

July 29, 2020

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Would you be able to bear such a test from Allah?

The call Halifa dreaded from the doctors. Her surgery was not succesful and her cancer was now at Stage 4. Halifa and her husband lived in Melbourne with a disabled daugther. Things w...

July 28, 2020

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Do you really understand what it means to be an Asylum Seeker ?

Raees had one opportunity to take his young pregnant wife and escape the violence in his home country for a new life in Australia. He knew if they took this step, they would be giving u...

July 25, 2020

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A victim of domestic violence - not once but twice!

Aisha sought asylum in Australia partly to live in a safe country and party to escape her abusive husband. She managed to get her young kids under the care of her mother and sought asyl...

July 23, 2020

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Three people, three situations, one problem. Drugs.

Safoora's Story Like many Muslim women, Safoora was married through an arranged marriage in 2017. She was excited about getting married to an Australian and was looking forward to the p...

June 25, 2020

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A young mother, alone in a new country

Farzaneh and her husband escaped the harsh conditions in their home country and had made it to Australia as asylum seekers. After a few years of processing, they were finally granted re...

June 13, 2020

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When the one you raise turns against you

72 year old Yusuf and his wife came to Australia to visit their daughter on a visit visa. They applied for a protection visa once in Australia as it was unsafe for them to go back to th...

May 21, 2020

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Turning her life around while he is in prison

Catherine met Samir at a club. This was 3 years ago when Samir was involved in vices that he has since turned away from. Samir was entangled in a web of drugs and alcohol and he was str...

May 16, 2020

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The Unwanted Orphan

Leyla was in her 60s. She lived in Sydney, has multiple medical issues, and lives with her two sons. One of her sons is going through a difficult divorce while the other son is unmarrie...

May 10, 2020

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Pregnant with bills to pay

Farah and Abid had come to Melbourne last year. Farah was here to study on a student visa and Abid, her husband was on a dependent visa and working casually in a restaurant A few mont...

May 9, 2020

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Her world turned upside down

Zaina's marriage had been going downhill for a while. With 5 kids, the demands of keeping up with the children's needs as well as keeping her husband happy were beginning to take a toll...

May 8, 2020

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Thrown out of her home with her unborn baby!

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Domestic Violence victim turned entrepreneur

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When the person you rely on most turns their back on you

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Will Khowlah’s life get better?

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Rashida in hiding

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Five Boys and a Deficit

While Her Daughter Was in Hospital

The Broken Fridge

When the Money Ran Out

Fourteen Years and a Stolen Car

She Carried Them Across the World

Eleven Years of Silence

Burying a Child in a Strange Land

Sleeping in a Car With His Daughter

The Uber Driver Who Could Not Drive

Hungry In A Hostel

When Safety Means Starting From Nothing

Weight of Responsibility

The Secret at the Dinner Table

A Doctor From Gaza, Rebuilding Her Career

When Mobility Becomes a Luxury

Outstanding Bills and School Fees

Dignity in Life & Death

When Divorce Took Everything But His Faith

When Violence Turns Home Into A Threat

When Love Turned to Abandonment

Struggling to Stay Afloat

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A Widower in Need

Safe but Still Struggling

A Father’s Struggle

Rebuilding After Family Violence

A Dignified Farewell

Starting Over After Displacement

A Young Father Facing Illness and Hardship

Left Grieving and in Debt

Hanan’s Journey from Gaza

Elderly Financial Abuse

Overcoming Loss and Rebuilding Her Life

Sawsan’s Children

A Mother on Her Own

Falling Behind on Rent

Kicked Out on the Street with Her Baby

From Silence to Support

Bringing Shaafa Home

From Refugee to Refuge

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Just Married, Looking for Stability

When Injury Leads to Debt

Taking That Brave Step

One Challenge After Another

Struggling to Find Shelter

Orphaned by War

A Mother's Instinct to Protect

Warmth in the Winter Months

Finding Resilience

Navigating Life with Orphans

Living Paycheck to Paycheck

From the Brink of Homelessness

Prioritising Your Loved Ones

From Crisis to Stability

Fleeing War for Safety

When Your Faith Is Tested

Support in Hard Times

When Patience Prevails

Struggling to Provide for Her Children

From Gaza to Australia

Facing Eviction

Rebuilding Her Life

Urgent Relocation