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❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $2,100 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 3 Jul 2026: A student at risk of losing their visa urgently needs help with university fees. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 23 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family escaping domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 23 Jun 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Australia

💬 3 Jul 2026: A mother fleeing domestic violence with her young son urgently needs funds for housing and food. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 23 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 30 Jun 2026: A father on Centrelink following job loss and an accident is behind on rent and needs help with bills. Application from Northern Territory

❤️ 1 Jul 2026: $250 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Australia

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $6,700 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 3 Jul 2026: A brother on a bridging visa injured in an accident needs help with rent and food while recovering. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 23 Jun 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $10,584 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 23 Jun 2026: $10,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Australia

💬 1 Jul 2026: A father behind in rent after losing his job and licence faces eviction on Friday. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 23 Jun 2026: $4,133 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $2,500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing health challenges and unemployment in Illawarra Region, NSW

💬 30 Jun 2026: A single mother of four recovering from a stroke cannot afford utility bills. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $3,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 2 Jul 2026: A sister in her waiting period after divorce urgently needs help with rent. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $1,800 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 29 Jun 2026: A brother supporting his unwell wife lost his job and needs help with visa debt and living expenses. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Inner City Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 1 Jul 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 3 Jul 2026: A family from Gaza with medical needs is struggling to cover rent, bills, and tuition. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 29 Jun 2026: A student in severe financial need is facing eviction with five weeks rent owing and overdue tuition fees. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 3 Jul 2026: A mother fleeing domestic abuse with her young son needs financial support for essentials. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 23 Jun 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a pregnant sister with no income in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $200 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 23 Jun 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 30 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in emergency shelter in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing health challenges and unemployment in Illawarra Region, NSW

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

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $1,800 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 23 Jun 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Perth Region, WA

💬 3 Jul 2026: A brother with a heart condition risks eviction after falling behind on rent due to illness. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $250 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $3,000 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 23 Jun 2026: $401 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 3 Jul 2026: A brother without steady work since June cannot afford his weekly rent of $550. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 3 Jul 2026: A single mother fleeing domestic violence needs bond and rent to relocate with her daughter. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 3 Jul 2026: A brother undergoing therapy for mental health cannot afford his treatment fees. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing homelessness in Australia

💬 30 Jun 2026: A revert sister whose husband is incarcerated needs help with food and electricity bills. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 23 Jun 2026: $6,292 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Southern Suburbs, QLD

💬 2 Jul 2026: A separated mother with a young daughter left a toxic marriage and needs help with living expenses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 1 Jul 2026: $2,600 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 29 Jun 2026: A mother recovering from heart surgery faces eviction after her husband lost his job. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 23 Jun 2026: $1,131 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 3 Jul 2026: A mother of two fleeing domestic violence needs help with rent arrears, a bed, and school supplies. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 2 Jul 2026: A teacher caring for his hospitalised mother urgently needs help with food, bills, and fuel. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $980 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Perth Region, WA

💬 2 Jul 2026: A brother awaiting knee surgery and unable to work needs help with food and fuel to avoid eviction. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 30 Jun 2026: A mother of two facing eviction due to rent arrears after hospitalisation for a blood disorder. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 1 Jul 2026: A student with a full licence is seeking work to cover his living expenses. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 2 Jul 2026: A family fleeing war with a traumatised father cannot afford overdue bills or moving costs. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $2,900 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 23 Jun 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 23 Jun 2026: $350 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 23 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing homelessness in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 1 Jul 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 3 Jul 2026: A brother recovering from pancreatitis with an expired visa urgently needs housing and food. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 30 Jun 2026: A family from Yemen on a bridging visa is struggling to cover rent and living expenses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 1 Jul 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to an elderly pensioner in financial hardship in Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 23 Jun 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Perth Region, WA

💬 1 Jul 2026: A mother of two with disability fled financial abuse and needs rent, food, and medicine. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 23 Jun 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 1 Jul 2026: A brother with end stage renal failure undergoing dialysis cannot work and needs help with bills. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 23 Jun 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 2 Jul 2026: A parent has fallen behind on school fees and Quran tuition for their children. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 1 Jul 2026: $3,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 3 Jul 2026: A father with an autistic son has no income and urgently needs help with bills and groceries. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 2 Jul 2026: A mother and asylum seeker with no work rights needs help with electricity bills while caring for her newborn. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 30 Jun 2026: A wife caring for her husband cannot afford electricity and living expenses on Centrelink alone. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 1 Jul 2026: $5,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 26 Jun 2026: $1,900 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Sydney Region, NSW

Struggling to Find Shelter

June 7, 2024

Sam had always been punctual with his rent, but just a few weeks behind was enough to get him evicted. Now, with nowhere to go and no one to turn to, he found himself living in his car. Embarrassed by his situation, he couldn’t bring himself to ask friends or family for help. The weather was getting colder, and Sam knew this couldn’t last.

Despite having a stable job, the rising cost of living made it impossible for Sam to save enough for a new rental bond, first month’s rent, and essentials. The housing market was tough, and every attempt to find a new place seemed impossible.

The car was cramped and uncomfortable. Desperation drove Sam to seek help, and that’s when he found NZF. Understanding his urgent situation, Sam’s application was fast tracked as he needed a safe, comfortable place to sleep. He was placed in crisis accommodation while a more permanent solution was found.

Within a few days, a rental was secured thanks to a local real estate agent who realised the urgency. Thanks to your Zakat, Sam’s bond, rent, and essentials were covered. He could finally move into a warm, stable home. Sam was back on his feet, ready to rebuild his life with a newfound sense of hope and stability.

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

Crisis Accommodation

Providing Muslims temporary accommodation in times of need.

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