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💬 18 Apr 2026: A single mother robbed of everything in a break-in is behind on rent and urgently needs help replacing essentials. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 20 Apr 2026: A single mother caring for her elderly mother faces mounting medical costs and cannot meet daily expenses. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother facing eviction after her husband stopped paying rent in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to an elderly brother unable to afford medication and food in Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $2720 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 17 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single father with a work injury and no income covering daily living costs in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 18 Apr 2026: A parent struggling financially needs help covering Quran class fees for their second child. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 17 Apr 2026: $1340 of Zakat distributed to a brother unable to work after a back injury with no income and rent arrears in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $7000 of Zakat distributed to a student couple facing severe rent arrears after months of unemployment in Southern Suburbs, WA

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $1000 of Zakat distributed to a brother on a temporary visa with rent arrears and food needs in Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $1000 of Zakat distributed to a family of seven with five children facing extreme hardship with food and housing in Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 17 Apr 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a sister caring for a husband with terminal illness and a son with ADHD in Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $2200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother on bridging visa facing eviction with two children in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 17 Apr 2026: $1500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother facing homelessness with two young children in Inner City Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $1050 of Zakat distributed to a single mother escaping domestic violence needing mental health support in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 17 Apr 2026: $440 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence who needed removalist support in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 17 Apr 2026: A young asylum seeker exhausted his savings while awaiting work rights and faces imminent homelessness. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $1200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with epilepsy in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to an asylum seeker on a bridging visa with no income facing housing insecurity in Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a student couple with no income covering basic living costs in Southern Suburbs, WA

❤️ 17 Apr 2026: $1200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother with chronic illness who was forced to relocate due to DV in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 17 Apr 2026: $3236 of Zakat distributed to a single mother facing eviction with accumulated rent arrears in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 18 Apr 2026: A single mother recently separated, now in a new rental with no savings, urgently needs moving costs and food. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $2450 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family caring for a daughter who is deaf and blind in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a student sister who lost her scholarship and faces rent arrears in Inner City Suburbs, VIC

💬 20 Apr 2026: A mother of four, one with disability, faces a broken fridge, upcoming medical bills and unaffordable rent. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 20 Apr 2026: A brother with a refugee visa tribunal needs urgent help covering legal representation fees he cannot afford. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $1200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother who lost her job after her visa expired with two young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 20 Apr 2026: A father who just lost his job is behind on rent and cannot afford food and basics for his young children. Application from Southern Suburbs, QLD

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $1343 of Zakat distributed to a family of four covering an overdue electricity bill in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $1000 of Zakat distributed to a Syrian family struggling with utility bills and baby formula in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 17 Apr 2026: $1000 of Zakat distributed to a young brother made homeless after his family broke down in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 17 Apr 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family with an autistic child facing eviction and needing a new home in South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother who has been seriously ill for months and is behind on rent in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 17 Apr 2026: $2680 of Zakat distributed to a father injured at work with no income covering ongoing rent support in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 15 Apr 2026: $1200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother with two children abandoned by her husband and facing homelessness in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 17 Apr 2026: A single mother with no income until her next Centrelink payment urgently needs food and petrol. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

Shouldering the Burden

June 28, 2023

Zahir, a hardworking teenage student, found himself facing an overwhelming situation. He had been sharing a home with his brother, who recently got married and moved out. Suddenly, Zahir was left shouldering the burden of paying rent, bills, daily living expenses, transportation costs, and groceries all on his own.

Struggling to keep up with these financial responsibilities, Zahir found himself falling behind on rent, with two months' worth of arrears piling up. The threat of homelessness loomed closer with each passing day. Feeling desperate, he decided to reach out to NZF for assistance.

Upon receiving Zahir's application, we found he was eligible for Zakat. We provided the necessary financial assistance to pay off all his outstanding debts, and we connected Zahir with a financial counsellor, who helped him to manage his finances.

If you or someone you know is experiencing hardships, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to provide support and assistance to those in need.

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

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