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💬 12 Nov 2026: A father struggles with bills and debts after his wife became unable to work due to mental illness. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 9 Nov 2026: A mother with early Parkinson's disease needs groceries and internet after paying for medical tests. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 11 Nov 2026: A father on a bridging visa suffered a heart attack and faces large medical bills with no Medicare. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 21 Oct 2026: A father of five on a bridging visa lost his home in a fire and cannot pay hospital bills. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 12 Nov 2026: $4,126 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

💬 12 Nov 2026: A sister without work or income urgently needs rent assistance after her Centrelink stopped. Application from Australia

💬 10 Nov 2026: A brother leaving prison in three weeks needs work clothes, essential items, and transportation. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 11 Nov 2026: A brother injured and unable to work needs help with rent arrears, car hire, and bills. Application from South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 11 Nov 2026: $400 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Australia

💬 12 Nov 2026: A family of seven is struggling to afford essential household expenses and necessities. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 11 Nov 2026: A mother leaving an exhausted marriage needs rental bond and childcare to work while on bridging visa. Application from Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 11 Nov 2026: A father unemployed for two months is facing legal action and needs help with overdue rent and utilities. Application from Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 4 Nov 2026: $200 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 11 Nov 2026: A single mother of two is struggling with rent, bills, food, and fuel costs. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 8 Nov 2026: A sister who fled domestic violence and is in temporary accommodation needs help with food and rent. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 10 Nov 2026: A sister who fled domestic violence is working full time but needs bond to secure safe housing. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 12 Nov 2026: $3,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 3 Nov 2026: A single mother of five on Centrelink fell behind on rent after her son lost his job. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 9 Nov 2026: A carer supporting his wife is facing disconnection and cannot afford an $800 utility bill. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

💬 12 Nov 2026: A brother experiencing homelessness urgently needs bond assistance to secure rental accommodation. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 2 Nov 2026: $120 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

💬 9 Nov 2026: A brother recently released from prison needs emergency housing, clothing, food, and transport. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 20 Oct 2026: A mother with a newborn fleeing violence on a student visa needs urgent rent and bond. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 10 Nov 2026: A sister who is unemployed is struggling to cover rent and groceries. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 8 Nov 2026: A mother on Centrelink with an unwell husband needs help with childcare fees and debt. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 10 Nov 2026: A brother recently released from prison and now homeless in Perth needs rent, clothing, and groceries. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 10 Nov 2026: $200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Regional Victoria, VIC

💬 11 Nov 2026: A caregiver and her mother moving into affordable housing need appliances and rent assistance. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 24 Oct 2026: A single mother of five fleeing domestic violence needs urgent help with bond and rent for a safer home. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 10 Nov 2026: A single mother working part-time needs help with rent and bills after her divorce. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 2 Nov 2026: $400 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 9 Nov 2026: A pregnant mother of six with a child requiring daily care needs nappies, clothing, and baby essentials. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 22 Oct 2026: A mother working part-time needs help with rent and utilities as her daughter moves in unexpectedly. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 12 Nov 2026: $3,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 9 Nov 2026: A mother of two on a refugee visa relocated to Melbourne and urgently needs household essentials and food. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 10 Nov 2026: A single mother and her son face homelessness after losing asylum support funding. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 12 Nov 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 9 Nov 2026: $3,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 10 Nov 2026: A brother leaving prison in December needs transport on release and help connecting with the Muslim community. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 12 Nov 2026: A single mother of three who fled domestic violence needs help with rent while seeking work. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 10 Nov 2026: A single mother of two fled domestic violence and cannot afford food while repaying debt. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 9 Nov 2026: A young mother fleeing domestic violence with her infant urgently needs safe housing. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 12 Nov 2026: $3,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 16 Oct 2026: A Palestinian refugee with myocarditis and job loss cannot cover rent or medical costs. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 10 Nov 2026: A single mother of four is struggling to cover essentials for her family. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 10 Nov 2026: A brother leaving prison after accepting Islam needs accommodation so his daughter can live with him. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 11 Nov 2026: A student on a temporary visa facing unstable income urgently needs rent and food. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 28 Oct 2026: A mother fleeing domestic violence with a child on the autism spectrum needs food and bills. Application from Australia

❤️ 12 Nov 2026: $3,750 of Zakat distributed to a single mother facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 2 Nov 2026: A Palestinian father of three on a temporary visa with limited work hours needs help with living expenses. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 12 Nov 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 9 Nov 2026: A single mother with children moved from a shelter to unfurnished housing and needs furniture and essentials. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 4 Nov 2026: $150 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 12 Nov 2026: A young brother living alone on a single income cannot afford rent, utilities, and groceries. Application from Northern Territory

❤️ 12 Nov 2026: $8,230 of Zakat distributed to a family recovering from a house fire in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 9 Nov 2026: A brother on a protection visa without work rights is struggling to afford food and groceries. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 9 Nov 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 12 Nov 2026: A single mother on a humanitarian visa is five weeks behind in rent and needs help with living expenses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 10 Nov 2026: A mother with a newborn in Australia needs help with finances while separated from her family. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 9 Nov 2026: A Palestinian brother living in a tent urgently needs accommodation, bills, and essentials. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 12 Nov 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Australia

💬 10 Nov 2026: A young sister fleeing family violence needs urgent housing and connection to Muslim community support. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 12 Nov 2026: A family of seven paying high rent needs help with household essentials. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 12 Nov 2026: A single mother with epilepsy needs bond assistance to secure safer ground-floor housing. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 10 Nov 2026: A brother leaving prison after 24 months needs help with housing and essentials. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 12 Nov 2026: A brother seeking asylum with no work rights needs support for food and shelter while receiving dialysis. Application from Australia

💬 10 Nov 2026: A father with custody of five children faces eviction and homelessness after being blacklisted from rentals. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 11 Nov 2026: A single mother of three injured and awaiting income support needs help with rent arrears. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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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

30,581

Since 2013


This financial year

1,147

This month

130

Total Distributed

$32.73m

Since 2013


This financial year

$1.94m

This month

$132.89k

Local Donors

26,505

Since 2013


This financial year

1,382

This month

407

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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Causes

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

Learn the surprising side of Zakat

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

Test your knowledge of Zakat

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

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Medical Assistance
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Amazing help in time I needed it most thank you

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Refugee
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Alhumdoolilah Your help was extremely appreciated at this hard time

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Cost of Living
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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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Cost of Living

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

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Crisis Accommodation
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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

Zakat Recipient

Cost of Living
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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!

Zakat Recipient

Cost of Living
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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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Cost of Living
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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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