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❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $4,000 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 30 Jul 2026: A mother and child fleeing domestic violence need furniture and whitegoods for their new home. Application from Inner Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother facing homelessness in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 31 Jul 2026: A brother is struggling to cover electricity and water bills. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 10 Jul 2026: A single woman facing eviction after redundancy needs help covering rent arrears. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 24 Jul 2026: $400 of Zakat distributed to a brother recovering from heart surgery in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 28 Jul 2026: A mother fleeing domestic violence with her toddler needs help with rent and essentials. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 29 Jul 2026: A sister who recently arrived on a humanitarian visa is struggling to afford her divorce application fee. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $2,200 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 15 Jul 2026: A migrant father with healthcare qualifications and a young son needs rental assistance while seeking employment. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 28 Jul 2026: A brother without regular work and limited job opportunities in his area needs help with rent and food. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 22 Jul 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 29 Jul 2026: A student on a loan without family support is struggling with rent and living costs while studying. Application from Inner City Suburbs, VIC

💬 30 Jul 2026: A single mother leaving refuge needs furniture and essentials for her new home. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 30 Jul 2026: A single mother raising her child alone is struggling to cover rent, food, and daily essentials. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 1 Aug 2026: A family with an unwell husband on a bridging visa is five weeks behind on rent and facing eviction. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 28 Jul 2026: A widow supporting four daughters is struggling with rent, bills, and groceries due to health issues. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 16 Jul 2026: A single mother of five on Centrelink needs help with divorce fees to finalise her application. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 28 Jul 2026: A divorced mother with a kidney condition needs food and living costs while seeking part-time work. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 28 Jul 2026: $2,560 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Australia

💬 30 Jul 2026: A father of two studying full time while on Centrelink struggles with expenses after relocating. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 28 Jul 2026: A brother made homeless after his rental was sold needs emergency housing while managing severe health issues. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 1 Aug 2026: A brother between jobs is struggling to cover rent, utilities, and groceries. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 28 Jul 2026: $4,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 3 Jul 2026: A father on a bridging visa recovering from injury cannot work and faces eviction. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 28 Jul 2026: A single mother struggling on Centrelink cannot afford rent and overdue bills. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 29 Jul 2026: A brother who relocated needs a van to start work as a courier driver. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 28 Jul 2026: $5,500 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Perth Region, WA

💬 1 Aug 2026: A father relocated to Melbourne after sudden job loss and needs help with rent and utilities while rebuilding. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $2,033 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 24 Jul 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 24 Jul 2026: $2,400 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 22 Jul 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $3,320 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 22 Jul 2026: $2,500 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 24 Jul 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 21 Jul 2026: A mother fleeing domestic violence fell behind in rent and urgently needs help to avoid eviction. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 20 Jul 2026: A single mother of two resigned due to workplace harassment and needs help with rent arrears and food. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 28 Jul 2026: $6,500 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 1 Aug 2026: A student who fled family violence is struggling with accommodation, tuition, and living costs. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 28 Jul 2026: A sister with ongoing medical needs requires help to cover psychiatric treatment costs. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 28 Jul 2026: $14,885 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 24 Jul 2026: $1,800 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $1,270 of Zakat distributed to a brother recovering from serious surgery and facing eviction in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 29 Jul 2026: A mother struggling with food and transport costs after her son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 28 Jul 2026: $6,500 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 24 Jul 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 23 Jul 2026: $3,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 29 Jul 2026: A husband awaiting hernia surgery and his wife struggling on Centrelink need help with rent and utilities. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 30 Jul 2026: A student unable to work needs support for aged care certification fees. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $4,879 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Australia

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $750 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 28 Jul 2026: $3,900 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $1,480 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 31 Jul 2026: A sister on JobSeeker facing homelessness urgently needs hotel costs until moving into new accommodation. Application from South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $490 of Zakat distributed to a brother recovering from serious surgery facing eviction in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $300 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 22 Jul 2026: $2,400 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Northern Territory

❤️ 24 Jul 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $4,730 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 30 Jul 2026: A mother relying on Centrelink needs counselling support while navigating the end of her marriage. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 28 Jul 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 24 Jul 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $1,724 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 30 Jul 2026: A sister experiencing financial hardship urgently needs food and clothing. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 30 Jul 2026: A sister fleeing domestic violence needs urgent help with rent, tuition, and essentials while seeking work. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 22 Jul 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 28 Jul 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 24 Jul 2026: $1,300 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 24 Jul 2026: $980 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 28 Jul 2026: $7,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 28 Jul 2026: $4,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 31 Jul 2026: A student in his final year of masters cannot afford tuition and risks losing his degree. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 29 Jul 2026: A single parent of two recently lost their job and faces eviction after falling behind on rent. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 24 Jul 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $900 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 24 Jul 2026: $3,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $400 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $1,080 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 29 Jul 2026: A sister on Centrelink is struggling to pay her share of rent and cover food expenses. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 28 Jul 2026: A sister with health issues struggling to pay bills and rent after her hours were cut at work. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 15 Jul 2026: A pregnant mother of one fleeing domestic violence needs housing and essentials for her baby. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 28 Jul 2026: $4,500 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

Kicked Out on the Street with Her Baby

February 20, 2025

Kicked Out on the Street with Her Baby

Rukaya’s world turned upside down in an instant. She had married overseas and was brought to Australia on a spousal visa, hopeful for a new beginning. But with very limited English and no family or friends to turn to, she found herself in a desperate situation. One scorching 40-degree day, her husband, in a fit of anger, threw her and her baby out onto the street with nothing.

With no one to call and nowhere to go, Rukaya remembered a masjid she had attended once before. Clutching her baby, she made her way there, hoping for any form of help. The masjid community, seeing her distress, reached out to us at NZF.

We immediately placed Rukaya and her baby in crisis accommodation, ensuring they had a safe place to stay. We provided her with essential furniture, food, and access to critical services to help her regain stability. Over time, as trust built, we learned that she had been enduring an ongoing cycle of family violence, something she had been too ashamed and afraid to share in the beginning.

Thanks to your Zakat, Rukaya received the immediate assistance she needed to rebuild her life. Today, she is thriving, caring for her child, regaining her independence, and finding comfort in a community that has embraced her with open arms.

Your generosity has given Rukaya and her baby the chance to heal and move forward. This is the power of local Zakat.

This story is based on a real person. Names and identifying details have been changed to protect privacy, and some images are AI-generated or stock.

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