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💬 11 May 2026: A student from Liverpool needs help covering Quran class tuition fees. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 7 May 2026: A brother made homeless and unable to work urgently needs shelter and support. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 11 May 2026: An unemployed father and mother are struggling to afford Islamic Studies tuition for their daughter. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 7 May 2026: A family referred by community members needs assistance with halal meat and groceries. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 8 May 2026: A mother of four caring for her mother with cancer needs food and Eid clothes for her children. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 11 May 2026: A brother is struggling to afford food, medication, and utility bills. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 7 May 2026: A single mother recently lost her casual job and needs help with groceries while seeking work. Application from Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 11 May 2026: A mother of three expecting her fourth child needs groceries after debt repayments leave nothing from Centrelink. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 11 May 2026: A family requires funding for a functional capacity assessment to access NDIS support. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 8 May 2026: A mother of nine children fleeing violence needs help with rent, medical bills, and essentials. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 8 May 2026: A brother caring for siblings needs help to afford groceries and essentials. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 8 May 2026: A brother injured and unable to work this winter needs urgent help with rent. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 10 May 2026: A mother living in public housing cannot afford bills or groceries while her son is incarcerated. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 8 May 2026: A family of new arrivals struggling with low income needs help with rent arrears and utilities. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 8 May 2026: A family of five with limited income is struggling to pay rent and replace essential appliances. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 11 May 2026: A brother with type 2 diabetes urgently needs food vouchers during hardship. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 8 May 2026: $10,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 11 May 2026: A brother on a bridging visa unable to access Centrelink needs help with rent and bills. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 11 May 2026: A father of five lost his job and cannot afford Quran classes or daily expenses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 7 May 2026: A mother of three on a student visa is struggling to cover rent, school fees, and insurance. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 10 May 2026: A brother caring for two siblings after their mother's death needs food, medication, and school essentials. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 9 May 2026: A mother of five fleeing domestic violence needs emergency accommodation and support to leave safely. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 11 May 2026: A sister from a family with unemployed parents needs help with Islamic Studies tuition fees. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 8 May 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 11 May 2026: A single mother of two was left with no support after divorce and needs groceries and essentials. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 9 May 2026: A single mother with no work rights due to visa restrictions urgently needs rent and medication. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 10 May 2026: A new mother in severe dental pain with no food or fuel while her husband seeks work. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 6 May 2026: $4,611 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 9 May 2026: A brother recovering from surgery after losing his newborn daughter needs help with rent and medical bills. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 8 May 2026: $1,100 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 7 May 2026: A family is struggling to cover rent, food, and essential supplies for their children. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 11 May 2026: A father caring for his son with schizophrenia cannot afford rent, food, or medication. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 11 May 2026: A brother barred from work for five years needs help with rent and groceries while preparing his legal case. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 11 May 2026: A brother injured at work is awaiting WorkCover and cannot afford rent or medical treatment. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 6 May 2026: $1,700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 11 May 2026: A sister stranded in Egypt after theft is awaiting superannuation access and needs urgent assistance. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

Facing Eviction

February 1, 2024

Naeem, who is on a bridging visa, has been filled with worry and responsibility ever since his wife unexpectedly fell ill nine months ago, leaving him to tend to their three young children while she remained hospitalised. With no family nearby and lacking childcare support, Naeem faced an impossible choice: leave his job to care for his children or risk their well-being.

As the months passed, the weight of unpaid rent accumulated, with impending eviction looming over their already burdened lives. Despite turning to friends for support, Naeem found himself increasingly isolated and desperate. An upcoming court hearing only intensified his anxiety, threatening eviction from their home.

Naeem applied online to us at NZF for Zakat assistance. After assessment, we found Naeem to be eligible for Zakat. Your Zakat assisted Naeem in settling his rental arrears, securing a roof over his family's heads, and providing an allowance for necessities like bills and groceries until his wife heals and their circumstances improve.

If you or someone you know is in need of assistance and unsure about Zakat eligibility, please reach out to us at NZF.

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

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