💬 12 Jun 2026: A mother grieving the loss of her baby needs rental assistance after her husband lost his job. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 15 Jun 2026: A separated mother fleeing domestic violence with children needs help with living expenses while seeking work. Application from Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 15 Jun 2026: A brother without work needs help with overdue rent, car repairs, and food while seeking employment. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 12 Jun 2026: A newly arrived family with an unwell member needs help with household items. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 15 Jun 2026: A brother has accumulated rent arrears and urgently needs assistance to avoid eviction. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 15 Jun 2026: A sister on Centrelink needs help with legal costs to finalise her divorce. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 12 Jun 2026: A single mother of three arrived from overseas and needs help with rental costs and essentials. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $350 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 16 Jun 2026: A brother struggling with mounting debts urgently needs assistance to repay creditors. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 16 Jun 2026: A single mother with a son with autism cannot afford rental arrears or home repairs. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 15 Jun 2026: A brother with end stage kidney disease on dialysis cannot work and needs help with rent and essentials. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 15 Jun 2026: A family of five students struggling with rent, food, and medical costs for their unwell mother. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $650 of Zakat distributed to an elderly pensioner in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to an elderly pensioner in financial hardship in Adelaide Region, SA

💬 16 Jun 2026: A mother caring for two children with brain atrophy cannot work and needs help with living expenses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 12 Jun 2026: A father recently arrived in Australia needs help with reunion visa fees to bring his young son from Syria. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 14 Jun 2026: A brother sleeping rough and waiting for Centrelink needs food, clothing, and a sleeping bag. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 12 Jun 2026: A family with four young children on Centrelink cannot afford bond after eviction. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family facing financial hardship due to injury and unemployment in Perth Region, WA

💬 13 Jun 2026: A young brother recovering from injury and awaiting surgery is being evicted and needs accommodation. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother recovering from surgery in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Australia

💬 15 Jun 2026: A young sister experiencing homelessness after family violence needs help with rent and bond. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 16 Jun 2026: A sister fleeing domestic violence is homeless and needs stable accommodation and employment support. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 16 Jun 2026: A single father on Carer Payment unable to work needs grocery support due to cost of living pressures. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 16 Jun 2026: A mother caring for her injured husband faces eviction due to rent arrears. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 15 Jun 2026: A sister who recently converted to Islam needs help with basic living costs and modest clothing. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

💬 16 Jun 2026: A brother waiting on visa approval without work rights needs support for food and bills. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 15 Jun 2026: A single mother and student urgently needs help finding safe accommodation in Liverpool. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $2,800 of Zakat distributed to a family facing financial hardship in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 14 Jun 2026: A young brother under 18 without support needs safe housing and food urgently. Application from Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 16 Jun 2026: A pregnant mother who recently stopped work is struggling with rent, bills, and medical debt. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $1,740 of Zakat distributed to an elderly pensioner in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 16 Jun 2026: A mother of nine children urgently needs food and formula after medical costs and bills. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $2,680 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 12 Jun 2026: $341 of Zakat distributed to an elderly pensioner in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 15 Jun 2026: A single mother of four on a bridging visa fleeing violence needs a heater this winter. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

A Brush with Life: The Sudden Strokes

February 20, 2023

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 stroke, his life was turned upside down, and he and his family found themselves struggling to make ends meet. Despite already living on a tight budget, the mounting bills and expenses left them feeling helpless and alone.

Thankfully, Tayib's daughter reached out to us at the National Zakat Foundation where we stepped in and provided the support that Tayib and his family needed to get back on their feet. Through local Zakat, we were able to cover essential expenses such as bill payments and food vouchers, providing them with a lifeline during their time of need.

But Tayib's story is not unique, and there are countless other elderly community members who are facing similar struggles. If you or someone you know is in a similar situation, please don't hesitate to contact us. Zakat paid locally is their right and we're here to support the most vulnerable members of our community, young and old. We are committed to making sure that no one is left to suffer alone.

Please don't hesitate to get in touch with us if you or someone you know is in need of assistance.

Names and places may have been changed to protect the identity of clients where appropriate.

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