💬 15 Mar 2026: "Applying for urgent help with food, bills, and nappies for two young kids." Application from Inner Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 18 Mar 2026: "I had an injury back in 2023 at workplace and I am struggling from 2023." Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 19 Mar 2026: "Urgently needing food assistance for Eid." Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 19 Mar 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a refugee newly arrived and rebuilding their life in Northern Adelaide, SA

❤️ 19 Mar 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a community member unable to afford groceries for their family in South Eastern Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 17 Mar 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a pregnant sister managing mental health challenges in South Eastern Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 17 Mar 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a widowed sister newly arrived and rebuilding their life in Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 19 Mar 2026: "My family has no stable jobs, we have a big debt due to our rent and bills." Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 19 Mar 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a community member needing urgent support during Ramadan in Regional VIC

❤️ 17 Mar 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother needing food assistance during Ramadan in Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 19 Mar 2026: $2,654 of Zakat distributed to a brother needing rent support during Ramadan in Outer Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 19 Mar 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 17 Mar 2026: "A community member arrived in Australia six months ago with his wife and four children." Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 17 Mar 2026: $5,000 of Zakat distributed to a sister needing urgent support during Ramadan in Inner City, NSW

💬 18 Mar 2026: "I arrived in Australia on 24 10 2025 after the war on Gaza ended, and I have four children." Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 19 Mar 2026: $2,970 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing homelessness and needing urgent rent support in Brisbane Suburbs, QLD

💬 19 Mar 2026: "I am a single mother of two daughters, aged 15 and 7 and need help :( " Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 19 Mar 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother newly arrived and rebuilding their life in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 18 Mar 2026: "I'm in hard financial hardship, and I need help with rent" Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 19 Mar 2026: "Gazan community member seeking urgent cost of living assistance after recent arrival." Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 19 Mar 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family recently unemployed and struggling to meet basic needs in Wollongong, NSW

❤️ 19 Mar 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a pregnant sister seeking asylum and needing basic support in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 19 Mar 2026: "Seeking urgent help with rent, food, and clothing for my family." Application from Northern Perth, WA

❤️ 17 Mar 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 19 Mar 2026: "Experiencing family violence while also struggling with education and reintegration challenges." Application from Eastern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 19 Mar 2026: $420 of Zakat distributed to a single mother seeking asylum and needing basic support in South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 19 Mar 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a single mother experiencing homelessness in South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 19 Mar 2026: $2,116 of Zakat distributed to a pregnant sister experiencing homelessness in North Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 19 Mar 2026: "A Gazan family with elderly parents and baby requesting cost of living support" Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 19 Mar 2026: $600 of Zakat distributed to a single mother living with disability and facing financial hardship in Inner Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 17 Mar 2026: $900 of Zakat distributed to a sister battling serious illness in South Eastern Perth, WA

💬 17 Mar 2026: "Suffering from a permanent visual disability and struggling to meet daily needs." Application from Northern Growth Corridor, VIC

❤️ 19 Mar 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family needing food assistance during Ramadan in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 16 Mar 2026: "My husband is an international student, he had an accident a few months ago." Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 16 Mar 2026: "In need of urgent financial assistance, struggling with a personal financial crisis." Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 17 Mar 2026: "I was recently homeless and my only income is from Centrelink but struggling." Application from Newcastle, NSW

❤️ 17 Mar 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a family living with disability and facing financial hardship in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 16 Mar 2026: "I dont have work rights due to my visa status. My husband has a casual job which is not enough." Application from Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 19 Mar 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family needing urgent support during Ramadan in Adelaide City, SA

❤️ 19 Mar 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family newly arrived and rebuilding their life in Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 19 Mar 2026: "If there is any way to help, I am ill, and God knows my situation." Application from Northern Growth Corridor, VIC

💬 16 Mar 2026: "I am a single mother of 5 who left a DV home." Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 19 Mar 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a sister experiencing homelessness in South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 19 Mar 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a sister displaced from Gaza and resettling in South Perth, WA

❤️ 19 Mar 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother unable to afford groceries for their family in Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 15 Mar 2026: "I am a disabled man with kidney failure. I undergo dialysis three days a week and cannot walk." Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 19 Mar 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a single mother experiencing homelessness in Inner City, NSW

❤️ 19 Mar 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 19 Mar 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family experiencing homelessness in Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 19 Mar 2026: "We're struggling to pay our bills we just moved to a new house, and we have so many problems." Application from Newcastle, NSW

❤️ 19 Mar 2026: $1,100 of Zakat distributed to a sister fleeing domestic violence in Northern Adelaide, SA

❤️ 17 Mar 2026: $1,471 of Zakat distributed to a sister living with disability and facing financial hardship in Northern Suburbs, SA

💬 18 Mar 2026: "I have to do a surgery that costs $5000 .. I don’t have that kind of money." Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 19 Mar 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction in Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 16 Mar 2026: "I came to Australia around 6 months ago as an asylum seeker (refugee)." Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 19 Mar 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a sister needing urgent support during Ramadan in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 17 Mar 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family needing urgent support during Ramadan in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 19 Mar 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing eviction in Northern Growth Corridor, VIC

❤️ 17 Mar 2026: $900 of Zakat distributed to a brother battling serious illness in Inner City, NSW

❤️ 19 Mar 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother needing urgent support during Ramadan in Gold Coast, QLD

❤️ 17 Mar 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family needing urgent support during Ramadan in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 19 Mar 2026: $900 of Zakat distributed to a family needing food assistance during Ramadan in Northern Suburbs, VIC

Barely Breathing: Challenges when the unexpected occurs

March 2, 2023

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 plans.

After months of going in and out of the hospital, Haytham's health had taken a turn for the worse. He was diagnosed with tuberculosis that left him struggling to breathe and unable to work.

Haytham didn't qualify for government support payments and reached out to NZF for help. We provided Haytham with the financial support he needed to get through this difficult time in his life. The assistance allowed him to focus on his health and gave him hope for a brighter future. Haytham was grateful for the support he received, and he knew that he was not alone in his struggles.

Thanks to local Zakat, Haytham was able to recover from his illness and regain his strength. Although he was no longer able to work due to his health, he was able to return to his home country with the peace of mind that his bills were paid, and he had the support he needed during his time of need.

If you or someone you know is experiencing hardship and you're unsure whether you/they are eligible for Zakat, please don't hesitate to contact us at NZF for assistance.

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

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