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❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 29 Oct 2026: $720 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 29 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a pregnant sister with no income in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 21 Oct 2026: An imam and father of five on a bridging visa cannot afford hospital bills after a house fire. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 1 Nov 2026: A brother with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder needs urgent dental treatment for severe tooth decay. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 1 Nov 2026: A sister fleeing an abusive home needs help with bond to secure safe rental accommodation. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 2 Nov 2026: A brother recovering from sinus surgery cannot work and needs help with living costs. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 2 Nov 2026: A sister escaping a difficult family situation needs bond assistance to secure housing. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 3 Nov 2026: A single mother of two daughters with autism cannot work and needs support for living expenses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 3 Nov 2026: A single mother of five with no job is three weeks behind on rent and facing relocation. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 30 Oct 2026: A brother from Ethiopia on a child visa is actively seeking accommodation to avoid homelessness. Application from Australia

💬 22 Oct 2026: A married brother whose casual workplace closed for repairs needs help with rent and bills. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 3 Nov 2026: A brother unable to work due to injury is struggling with groceries, fuel, and living expenses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 30 Oct 2026: A family fell behind on rent while trying to cover food and essential bills. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 29 Oct 2026: $5,040 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 3 Nov 2026: A brother who left home is homeless tonight and urgently needs food and accommodation. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 2 Nov 2026: A young single mother disowned by her family is struggling to cover rent and bills on Centrelink. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 2 Nov 2026: A mother grieving the loss of her baby lost her job and urgently needs help with rent. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 29 Oct 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 3 Nov 2026: A mother caring for three children with serious illnesses needs help with petrol and food. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 2 Nov 2026: A mother who fled a 35-year abusive relationship is behind in rent and struggling to feed her children. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 30 Oct 2026: A brother recovering from neurosurgery while homeless urgently needs accommodation. Application from Australia

💬 30 Oct 2026: A family is struggling to pay gas and electricity bills and afford food. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 13 Oct 2026: A sister with complex PTSD living on DSP struggles to cover rent, bills, and expenses. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 29 Oct 2026: $2,500 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in South East Queensland, QLD

💬 3 Nov 2026: A family is struggling to cover rent, household bills, groceries, and education fees. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 29 Oct 2026: $4,518 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 1 Nov 2026: A family with no money for food urgently needs groceries and household essentials. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 29 Oct 2026: $1,672 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 2 Nov 2026: A sister recently separated from her partner is homeless after her business failed and urgently needs shelter. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 3 Nov 2026: A mother caring for her husband with a disability needs help with food and bills. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

❤️ 29 Oct 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 29 Oct 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Adelaide Region, SA

💬 27 Oct 2026: A single mother of three in social housing risks eviction due to rent arrears after her business failed. Application from South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 29 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 2 Nov 2026: A single mother fleeing domestic violence cannot afford rent, food, or car repairs. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 29 Oct 2026: $7,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 2 Nov 2026: A Palestinian brother on a temporary visa with casual work cannot afford living expenses. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 29 Oct 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 2 Nov 2026: A mother of two on Centrelink is waiting for child support and struggling to afford food and essentials. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 31 Oct 2026: A mother seeking work while her husband is in remand needs help with bills and essentials. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 29 Oct 2026: $100 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Southern Suburbs, QLD

💬 30 Oct 2026: A mother of three young children needs support after her husband's accident left the family with no income. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 1 Nov 2026: A brother who recently moved is struggling with furniture costs and high electricity bills. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 3 Nov 2026: A father with visa work restrictions is overwhelmed by debt while supporting his young family. Application from Tasmania

💬 31 Oct 2026: A brother injured by an uninsured driver needs scooter repairs to return to work. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 2 Nov 2026: A father of three needs urgent help with federal court fees to secure his visa before it expires. Application from Regional Victoria, VIC

💬 2 Nov 2026: A father of five on Centrelink supporting his mother needs help with outstanding bills and fines. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 29 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 29 Oct 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in South East Queensland, QLD

💬 3 Nov 2026: A young brother who is homeless urgently needs rent and bond to secure housing. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $8,582 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 1 Nov 2026: $120 of Zakat distributed to a family escaping domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 29 Oct 2026: $100 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 30 Oct 2026: A brother who is not eligible for Centrelink payments urgently needs housing. Application from Australia

💬 30 Oct 2026: A mother in crisis accommodation fleeing domestic violence has no income due to visa restrictions. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 2 Nov 2026: A convert widow of two children relies on food assistance and seeks help with Quran fees. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 1 Nov 2026: A brother recently made redundant cannot afford groceries while trying to meet rent. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 30 Oct 2026: A father going through divorce is struggling to support his young daughter. Application from Perth Region, WA

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

💬 3 Nov 2026: A single parent and child both living with disability need support with essential expenses. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 2 Nov 2026: A Palestinian family on a temporary visa with no Centrelink support cannot afford rent. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 1 Nov 2026: A mother recovering from an accident cannot see her children and needs help with rent, food, and essentials. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 3 Nov 2026: A single mother fleeing family violence is struggling to afford food, bills, and her son's needs. Application from Perth Region, WA

One Challenge After Another

June 10, 2024

When Zohaib received a $1000 gas bill, he was shocked and had no way of paying. Separated from his wife and burdened with an array of medical problems, Zohaib found it impossible to meet this expense.

Recently, his rent had increased, and despite being permitted to work only 15 hours a week due to his health, he struggled to fulfill even this limited commitment. Additionally, he faced challenges finding employment willing to accommodate his availability for just 2-3 days a week.

Having sought assistance from NZF in the past, Zohaib reached out again for support. After reapplying, we confirmed his eligibility for Zakat and provided him with the support needed to alleviate the burden of the gas bill, which he could not afford, even with a payment plan.

It’s with your Zakat we are helping individuals like Zohaib navigate the challenges of the rising cost of living.

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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