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💬 29 Apr 2026: A mother with chronic health issues is caring for her disabled son and cannot afford rent and food. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 30 Apr 2026: A parent with reduced work hours is struggling to cover rent, food, and bills for their household. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 1 May 2026: A mother of three children with disability on reduced Centrelink needs help with groceries. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 29 Apr 2026: A father from Gaza with young children urgently needs legal help before his visa expires. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 2 May 2026: A brother diagnosed with anxiety and currently without income needs help with rental and bond payments. Application from South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

💬 29 Apr 2026: A brother with health issues is struggling to afford rent, food, medication, and bills. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 1 May 2026: A brother working casually needs surgery to correct breathing issues from a failed nasal procedure. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 1 May 2026: A brother subjected to exploitation and abuse has lost his income and needs help with debt and essentials. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 2 May 2026: A separated mother of three on Centrelink needs help with housing to leave her marriage. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 30 Apr 2026: A brother without income needs help with rent arrears and food after losing his job. Application from Regional Victoria, VIC

💬 1 May 2026: A son caring for his mother with dementia was removed from home due to family conflict and needs accommodation. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 29 Apr 2026: A family in Merrylands needs help covering their rental gap to avoid eviction. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 28 Apr 2026: $7,350 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in Perth Region, WA

💬 29 Apr 2026: A brother facing eviction owes rent and electricity after falling behind on bills. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 30 Apr 2026: A single mother fleeing domestic violence with visa restrictions needs rent, groceries, and childcare. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 1 May 2026: A grandmother on JobSeeker supporting her husband and grandson cannot afford expenses. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 30 Apr 2026: A brother on a bridging visa with no work rights needs help with living expenses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 28 Apr 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing homelessness in Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 24 Apr 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 29 Apr 2026: A single mother stranded overseas by her husband returned to Australia and needs initial support. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 30 Apr 2026: A brother with schizophrenia leaving custody needs mental health treatment and medication. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 1 May 2026: A mother of two fleeing domestic violence needs food vouchers and furniture for her new rental. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 30 Apr 2026: A family struggling with rent and living costs after a father's workplace injury and car accident. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 1 May 2026: A brother temporarily staying with a friend urgently needs bond and rent to secure accommodation. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 1 May 2026: A father caring for children with disability needs an urgent MRI for severe headaches. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 2 May 2026: A brother unable to work due to back issues needs help with food, bills, and transport. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 30 Apr 2026: A single mother separated from her children due to debt is struggling with housing and living expenses. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 29 Apr 2026: A truck driver facing reduced work due to visa delays needs help with overdue bills. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 1 May 2026: A father and his wife facing ongoing health issues need help with Quran class fees for their three children. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 29 Apr 2026: A father who fled Gaza with four children is struggling to cover expenses. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 30 Apr 2026: A family of six facing eviction due to rental arrears urgently needs help with rent and bills. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 29 Apr 2026: A medical student on Centrelink is struggling to cover rent, food, and transport. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 29 Apr 2026: A sister with health issues is struggling to afford rent, bills, medication, and food. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 24 Apr 2026: $10,500 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Australia

💬 1 May 2026: A single mother is seeking counselling support for her isolated teenage son adjusting to a new school. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

💬 29 Apr 2026: A father on a student visa with a son undergoing leukaemia treatment needs help with hospital bills. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 1 May 2026: A single mother of two children with autism cannot afford car registration to access medical treatment. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 1 May 2026: A student without income needs a laptop to continue her studies. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 29 Apr 2026: A widow with stage 4 cancer is unable to work and needs help with living expenses. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 24 Apr 2026: $10,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Australia

💬 30 Apr 2026: A mother of four fleeing domestic violence needs food and furniture for her new home. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 29 Apr 2026: A wife caring for her husband with Crohn's disease faces eviction after both lost work. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 30 Apr 2026: A single mother and her two sons fleeing violence need urgent help to prevent their belongings being auctioned. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

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.

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

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