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

💬 2 Aug 2026: A revert brother caring for his younger brother with disability is homeless and needs food and medication. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 24 Aug 2026: A father expecting a child cannot work due to visa restrictions and needs help with rent and groceries. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 24 Aug 2026: A brother with low vision unable to work or access Centrelink needs help with living costs. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 22 Aug 2026: A brother with no income or visa support faces homelessness and needs emergency accommodation and food. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 25 Aug 2026: A newlywed couple with no Centrelink income needs help with rent and university fees. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 17 Aug 2026: $5,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 25 Aug 2026: A brother in transition between visas cannot work or access Centrelink and needs help with food and bills. Application from South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

💬 25 Aug 2026: A brother struggling with rent urgently needs assistance to avoid eviction. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 25 Aug 2026: A single mother renting weekly and currently unemployed needs food vouchers for her young daughter. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 24 Aug 2026: A student unable to find work is struggling to cover rent, utilities, and university fees. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 21 Aug 2026: A brother living alone on Centrelink has fallen behind on rent and needs assistance. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 21 Aug 2026: A couple in recovery from addiction are seeking stable housing as the wife transitions from custody to employment. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 19 Aug 2026: $775 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 24 Aug 2026: A sister fleeing domestic violence needs safe housing while waiting for priority accommodation. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 24 Aug 2026: $100 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Perth Region, WA

💬 25 Aug 2026: A brother urgently needs medication and food assistance to get through tonight. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 23 Aug 2026: A father of four whose family lost an unborn child needs help with debt and essentials. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 5 Aug 2026: A mother of three was hospitalised with influenza while her husband lost work caring for the family and needs rent. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 29 Jul 2026: A single mother caring for her son with type 1 diabetes needs food and transport for medical visits. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 23 Aug 2026: A mother fled domestic violence with three young children and needs food and essentials. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 25 Aug 2026: A brother out of work is struggling to cover rent and food. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 21 Aug 2026: A sister fleeing domestic violence is homeless and struggling with debt after her landlord evicted her. Application from Inner City Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 24 Aug 2026: $200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 13 Aug 2026: A single mother fleeing domestic violence needs food and medication while sick at home with her son. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 20 Aug 2026: A student on a bridging visa with no work rights urgently needs rent and food support. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 21 Aug 2026: A mother needs help with specialist medical fees for her baby's flat spot condition. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 25 Aug 2026: A mother of three without work rights is struggling to cover basic needs for her children. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 5 Aug 2026: A mother fleeing domestic violence needs bond and rent to move to safe housing. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 25 Aug 2026: A brother seeking asylum with multiple medical conditions cannot work and has no income for essentials. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 25 Aug 2026: A mother of two fleeing domestic violence needs food and household essentials while awaiting income support. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $990 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in South East Queensland, QLD

💬 24 Aug 2026: A father on a visa lost his job and cannot access Centrelink to support his wife and young child. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 21 Aug 2026: A single mother of three lost her SRSS payments due to visa issues and faces homelessness. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $7,300 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 17 Aug 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $2,800 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 21 Aug 2026: A family of eight is struggling to pay a $1930 gas bill and cover essential expenses. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 24 Aug 2026: A young sister who completed her studies is at risk of homelessness while seeking work. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 24 Aug 2026: A student working part-time needs help with towing debts and three months of overdue rent. Application from South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 25 Aug 2026: A mother of two is struggling with overdue bills and school fees after her husband's recent job loss. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 23 Aug 2026: A mother of two with no work rights faces eviction due to rent arrears and legal costs. Application from South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 17 Aug 2026: $4,900 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 24 Aug 2026: A mother of three left without support after family violence urgently needs help with rent and bills. Application from Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 24 Aug 2026: A brother recovering from hand surgery and unemployed needs food assistance while covering car insurance. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 21 Aug 2026: A family of six refugees from Myanmar on Centrelink need help with rent, bills, and medical costs. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $1,400 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 25 Aug 2026: A young brother who recently reverted to Islam lives with his elderly mother and needs help with utilities and food. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 21 Aug 2026: A father with health issues and two children urgently needs bond assistance after homelessness. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 20 Aug 2026: $100 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 1 Aug 2026: A student who fled domestic violence is in temporary refuge and needs help with living costs. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 25 Aug 2026: An international student unable to work is struggling with rent, tuition, and visa fees. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 24 Aug 2026: A father on a disability pension supporting his family needs help with car accident costs. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 18 Aug 2026: $200 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 22 Aug 2026: A student in her final semester of teaching cannot afford outstanding fees after losing her income. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 21 Aug 2026: A mother of two on a bridging visa needs help with rent, electricity, and food. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 24 Aug 2026: A mother of three with an unwell husband has fallen behind on rent and needs housing assistance. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 23 Aug 2026: A father of two facing eviction this week needs urgent help with overdue rent. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 24 Aug 2026: $75 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in South East Queensland, QLD

💬 23 Aug 2026: A brother facing a sudden pay cut is behind on rent and needs urgent assistance. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 19 Aug 2026: $5,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 25 Aug 2026: A sister preparing for her driving test needs assistance with lesson fees. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

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Hardship in Australia is often hidden in plain sight.

It could be the sister you sit beside in the playground, the brother you pray beside in the masjid, or the friend you see at the supermarket. You never know the struggles people are quietly facing.

Stability can disappear in an instant. Job loss, rising living costs, or unexpected hardship can push families into crisis. Many families experiencing hardship are unseen.

Zakat is the solution, providing relief, restoring dignity, and helping families rebuild. By paying your Zakat locally, you can directly support families in your own community and help them find stability again.

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Impact Stories

Through your local Zakat, we have been assisting an average of over 3 cases every single day, right here in Australia. Read some of their stories below.

Moving House In Her Seventies, Alone

Aisha stood in the doorway of her new housing property in Adelaide, looking at the empty rooms and wondering how she would even move a single box without collapsing from exhau...

The Silent Toll of Dialysis

Hamza has lived in Sydney for more than a decade with his wife and two daughters. He has relied on casual work and community support, but after his kidneys failed, dialysis be...

Living Out of a Car

Hafsa is a mother of five who had to leave her previous home because it was no longer safe for her family. With nowhere else to go, she and her children were temporarily livin...

Beyond the AVO

Manal is a young Lebanese woman living with her mother and three younger siblings after leaving a violent marriage. Home is now a place of safety for her. But it is also where...

Twelve Dollars in the Account

Layla checked her banking app again. Twelve dollars. School fees were due in two weeks. She had come to Australia on a student visa, sent here by a family who had saved for ye...

When a Brother Needs Support

Bilal is a young man living in Melbourne with his brother. He has experienced family violence, mental health challenges, and periods of unemployment. Following a serious famil...

A Home at Risk

Hana is a single mother and full-time carer for her son, who has a disability. She lives in Perth and relies on Centrelink as her primary source of income. Her son receives su...

Abandoned in Old Age

Fatima came to Australia in her mid 60s seeking safety after decades of hardship in her home country. She had lived through poverty, instability, and loss. For the first time ...

Supporting a Student Through Hardship

Omar was 27 when he moved into a small room in Perth following a family breakdown. It was his first time living independently, and he was determined to rebuild his life on sta...

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 independ...

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. He...

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. S...

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, bere...

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. ...

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 sta...

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 rever...

Impact of Local Giving

Since 2013

Since 2013, thousands of Muslims in Australia have realised the importance of local giving, driving long term change in the Australian Muslim community. By meeting immediate needs and empowering self-sufficiency, we've transformed lives and strengthened families, establishing foundations for resilient communities.

Cases Received

29,856

Since 2013


This financial year

422

This month

201

Total Distributed

$32.28m

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$776.87k

This month

$321.51k

Local Donors

26,314

Since 2013


This financial year

890

This month

598

We're building a nationwide network of support powered by Zakat.

Our focus is to manage local Zakat, the third pillar of Islam, according to the Quran and Sunnah. As a local Zakat institute, we are more than just an Islamic charity.

Your Zakat assists Muslims struggling to cover basic needs. Many in Australia urgently require support, and we are distributing your Zakat to alleviate local need and build a structured community.

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Assisting People arriving from Gaza to Australia

Children & Youth

Recite to Rise (Quran Schools)

Teaching the Words of Allah and the legacy of our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Community Welfare

Essential Support (Cost of Living)

Providing access to basic needs for Muslims in need.

Community Welfare

Dignified Ending

Supporting Australian Muslims and their families to prepare for the life Hereafter

Did You Know Zakat Series

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Episode 1: Family & Zakat

Episode 2: Superannuation & Zakat

Episode 3: Zakat vs Sadaqah

Episode 4: Business & Zakat

Episode 5: Zakat al-Mal vs Zakat al-Fitr

Episode 6: Children's Savings and Zakat

Zakat Quiz Series

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Episode 1: Ebby vs Adam

Episode 2: Mujde vs Rolana

Episode 3: Waleed vs Susan

Episode 4: Ramzy vs Adam

Episode 5: Iman vs Sumaiya

Episode 6: Saadiqa vs Nabila

Episode 7: Khaled vs Suhaib

Episode 8: Sarah vs Siham

Episode 9: Wasim vs Asif

Episode 10: Sonny vs Fred

Episode 11: Angela vs Mistura

Episode 12: Rayan vs Amna

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Our situation is about to get better as there is a new job I am getting ready for within the next couple of weeks.

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100% kindness and help u gave me. It's more than enough

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Amazing help in time I needed it most thank you

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Alhumdoolilah Your help was extremely appreciated at this hard time

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Your response and your service very good. All good. If I get job and stable I will pay zakat

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There is absolutely nothing id like you brothers & sisters to improve on Alhamdulillah' thank you for all the help provided.

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What NZF did for my daughter and I will never ever be forgotten. SubhanAllah how genuine & caring they are. This organisation epitomises what Islam is all about Mashallah.

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Crisis Accommodation
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Thank you so much for all your help in getting me back on my feet. I am now working part time and no longer need assistance.

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Single Mother
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I want to thank you for all the services and assistance you provide, and for your great efforts for all the individuals and families who arrived from Gaza.

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Gaza Evacuee
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One time I had a very hard time with food and you guys really helped me. I really like this foundation

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Wallahi, words cannot explain how grateful I am for you all, we are humbled, grateful, and appreciate it so much! I hope one day I can help people like you do!

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NZF team is next to perfect. They are prompt in helping every time I need support jazakallahu khair for everything.

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"And establish prayer and give Zakat, and whatever good you put forward for yourselves - you will find it with Allah."

2:110, Qur'an

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