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❤️ 15 Sep 2026: $600 of Zakat distributed to a single father facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 14 Sep 2026: A student with no income after her scholarship ended cannot afford rent, food, or transport. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing homelessness in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a family caring for two orphans in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 14 Sep 2026: A father and mother working full-time fell behind on rent after paying their daughter's tuition. Application from Tasmania

💬 15 Sep 2026: A student unable to continue his studies after his sponsor withdrew support needs help with tuition fees. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $1,740 of Zakat distributed to an elderly pensioner in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 14 Sep 2026: A single mother of two on Centrelink with no child support needs help with rent and bills. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 15 Sep 2026: A family of six on visa restrictions cannot afford rent or groceries. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 20 Aug 2026: A homeless student on a bridging visa with no work rights needs bond assistance. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $198 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $1,300 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 14 Sep 2026: A brother on Centrelink whose mother went overseas needs rent and car repairs. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 13 Sep 2026: A sister studying full-time has fallen behind in rent and needs urgent assistance. Application from Southern Suburbs, WA

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $1,600 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 12 Sep 2026: A sister recovering from surgery and facing housing instability needs help with removalist costs. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 14 Sep 2026: A father unable to find work for nine months needs help with debt, rent, and family expenses. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

💬 16 Sep 2026: A mother supporting her sister's family and her unwell husband cannot afford her son's marriage costs. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 15 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 14 Sep 2026: A brother supporting his wife, mother and sister on casual income is behind on rent due to visa costs. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 15 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 15 Sep 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 13 Sep 2026: A mother of two young boys needs support with bills while her husband undergoes cancer treatment. Application from Australia

💬 16 Sep 2026: A single mother who is unemployed needs help covering her son's year 12 school fees. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 10 Sep 2026: A brother on a visitor visa facing eviction needs temporary accommodation and food while awaiting return travel. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

💬 15 Sep 2026: A single mother of three is working but cannot cover rent and utility bills. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 16 Sep 2026: A single mother of five facing homelessness needs help with bond for housing. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 16 Sep 2026: A single mother of two studying while on Centrelink needs groceries and halal meat. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 16 Sep 2026: A student awaiting delayed scholarship funds is struggling to cover rent and essential expenses. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 15 Sep 2026: A brother in poor health is unable to work and cannot afford his rent. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 15 Sep 2026: $1,320 of Zakat distributed to a student facing financial hardship in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $2,021 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 15 Sep 2026: A brother whose visa is expiring needs urgent support with his flight back to Malaysia. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 16 Sep 2026: A pregnant mother with gestational diabetes needs help with groceries and medical expenses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $2,400 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 15 Sep 2026: A family who secured rental accommodation cannot afford the bond and needs help to move in. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 14 Sep 2026: A mother of two separated overseas urgently needs housing support upon return to Melbourne. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 16 Sep 2026: A brother recovering from workplace injury is trapped in debt and cannot cover overdue bills. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 16 Sep 2026: A pregnant mother with gestational diabetes needs help with groceries and medical costs. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 14 Sep 2026: A mother fleeing domestic violence needs rent, car repairs, and food for her children. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $2,320 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Southern Suburbs, QLD

❤️ 15 Sep 2026: $900 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 16 Sep 2026: A mother of two struggling on casual work cannot afford rent and bills while her unwell husband is overseas. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Australia

💬 14 Sep 2026: A widow and son on partner visas with no income need rental assistance while seeking stable housing. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $2,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 15 Sep 2026: $395 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

💬 16 Sep 2026: A family in Western Australia is struggling to afford food. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 13 Sep 2026: A daughter caring for elderly parents fell behind on rent after stepping down from work due to illness. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 14 Sep 2026: A pregnant sister who is homeless and has no income needs emergency accommodation and food. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $720 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing health challenges and unemployment in Illawarra Region, NSW

❤️ 15 Sep 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $2,824 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $750 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 14 Sep 2026: A brother injured at work and unable to produce hormones needs help with medical and living expenses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 20 Aug 2026: A student without work rights due to visa restrictions and facing eviction needs urgent rent and food. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 15 Sep 2026: $2,680 of Zakat distributed to a single father in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 16 Sep 2026: A sister unable to work due to injury needs rental accommodation while awaiting specialist care in Perth. Application from Perth Region, WA

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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.

Healing Beyond the Grief

Amina sat in the quiet of her small apartment in Melbourne, clutching a letter from the tribunal that threatened to end her lease. The weight of the last few years felt heavy,...

The Fear of the Knock

Semra is a single mother in Queensland raising two children, including one with complex special needs. As living costs increased, she found it difficult to keep up with rent w...

A Grandmother’s Escape from Gaza

Hala, 81 years old, shouldn’t have to start her life over. At her age, she should be surrounded by the laughter of her grandchildren in the home she built over a lifetime. Ins...

When The Body Says Stop

Samira is a single mother in New South Wales who used to pride herself on her ability to do it all. She raised her daughter and managed their home. But a severe physical inju...

Beyond Survival

Ismael remembers the exact moment he looked back at his home in Gaza and saw only rubble. He and his wife left everything behind decades of memories, photos, furniture all gon...

After Her Husband’s Death

Two years after losing her husband, Nafeesa’s life in Melbourne became a balancing act she could never quite win. A 35-year-old widow, she lives with her children and relies s...

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...

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

30,044

Since 2013


This financial year

610

This month

126

Total Distributed

$32.59m

Since 2013


This financial year

$1.08m

This month

$222.36k

Local Donors

26,381

Since 2013


This financial year

1,046

This month

479

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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Community Welfare

Gaza Assistance

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 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

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Episode 10: Sonny vs Fred

Episode 11: Angela vs Mistura

Episode 12: Rayan vs Amna

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Trust and Transparency are at our core. We strive to be the most reliable Zakat Organisation in Australia trusted by thousands of Zakat receivers & payers.

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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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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