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💬 22 Oct 2026: A married brother on JobSeeker lost casual income when his workplace closed and needs rent and bills covered. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

❤️ 23 Oct 2026: $300 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 26 Oct 2026: A sister on disability pension with a protection order cannot afford food after medical bills. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 27 Oct 2026: A single mother fleeing domestic violence needs help with bills and transport. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 23 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 26 Oct 2026: A brother with schizophrenia on a bridging visa needs a bicycle to work and regain independence. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 23 Oct 2026: $3,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

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

💬 28 Oct 2026: A father of a young child lost his job and cannot pay rent due to low income from new work. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 26 Oct 2026: A brother sleeping on the streets after being kicked out of home urgently needs bond for accommodation. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 29 Oct 2026: A single mother on Centrelink is struggling to cover basic living expenses. Application from Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 23 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 29 Oct 2026: A mother fleeing domestic violence with her child needs urgent help with rent and food. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

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

💬 27 Oct 2026: A single mother of three is $3000 behind in rent and facing eviction while her husband is in jail. Application from South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 23 Oct 2026: $2,600 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 22 Oct 2026: $100 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 28 Oct 2026: A family experiencing financial hardship needs help to pay electricity and gas bills. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 23 Oct 2026: $350 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in South East Queensland, QLD

💬 27 Oct 2026: A mother grieving the loss of her daughter needs food and essential bills covered while awaiting Centrelink support. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 28 Oct 2026: A sister fleeing domestic violence had all her money stolen and urgently needs housing and food. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 23 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 29 Oct 2026: A mother of two needs help with groceries and medication for PTSD and depression. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $15,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Australia

💬 30 Oct 2026: A mother escaping domestic violence on a visa cannot work and needs support while awaiting residency. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 20 Oct 2026: A brother on a bridging visa became homeless after losing his job and needs shelter and support. Application from Australia

💬 26 Oct 2026: A student working but falling behind on rent and bills needs help with living expenses. Application from South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

💬 30 Oct 2026: A brother injured in a road accident cannot work and is struggling with insurance delays and living costs. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 23 Oct 2026: $5,200 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in South East Queensland, QLD

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

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

💬 26 Oct 2026: A mother expecting her baby in three weeks needs support for essentials and daily expenses. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 20 Oct 2026: A father of three in temporary housing after eviction needs daily expenses and petrol for school runs. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

💬 29 Oct 2026: A young mother who escaped domestic violence has no income, housing, or family support in Australia. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

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

💬 13 Oct 2026: A sister with complex PTSD living on a pension is struggling to cover rent and daily expenses. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 30 Oct 2026: A family in Western Australia needs help covering gas, electricity, and food expenses. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 26 Oct 2026: A sister on Centrelink cannot afford food and bills and needs assistance. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 26 Oct 2026: A student with impacted wisdom teeth and a jaw condition urgently needs dental treatment. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 30 Oct 2026: A new arrival from Ethiopia without income is at risk of homelessness. Application from Australia

💬 29 Oct 2026: A brother working as a delivery driver is homeless and has not eaten for two days. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 23 Oct 2026: $300 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 29 Oct 2026: A single mother of two recently lost her job and is struggling with expenses. Application from Australia

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

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

💬 29 Oct 2026: A single mother of five caring for a child with leukaemia cannot afford food for her family. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 29 Oct 2026: A family in rental arrears with mounting fines and bills cannot afford groceries. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 28 Oct 2026: A mother with young children needs help with rent arrears and utility bills after her husband lost his job. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 23 Oct 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 27 Oct 2026: A mother facing eviction after her husband left the country needs bond and rent to secure housing. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

💬 30 Oct 2026: A brother with no Centrelink eligibility due to visa status is homeless and needs shelter. Application from Australia

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

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $600 of Zakat distributed to a single father in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $900 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 27 Oct 2026: A single mother fleeing domestic violence is struggling with bills and groceries while recovering. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 26 Oct 2026: A sister was divorced and evicted by her husband and urgently needs housing. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 28 Oct 2026: A brother recovering from workplace trauma and hospitalisation is homeless and needs shelter and essentials. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 23 Oct 2026: $3,500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 21 Oct 2026: An imam and father of five on a bridging visa lost his home in a fire and needs help with medical bills. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 26 Oct 2026: A brother who was homeless and living in his car secured housing and needs furniture and essentials. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 26 Oct 2026: A student unable to afford tuition fees needs help while family overseas cannot assist. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 28 Oct 2026: A father with two children who recently lost his dad needs urgent food assistance until payday. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

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

❤️ 23 Oct 2026: $396 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

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

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $2,120 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing eviction due to rent arrears in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 23 Oct 2026: $2,824 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 26 Oct 2026: A brother caring full-time for his ill sister and her three children needs groceries. Application from Australia

💬 27 Oct 2026: A father caring for an extra child after family separation is struggling on a single income. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 23 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 23 Oct 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 30 Oct 2026: A mother of three young children needs support after her husband's accident left the family without income. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 23 Oct 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $2,300 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

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

❤️ 23 Oct 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 22 Oct 2026: A young brother kicked out by his family needs fuel and essentials while sleeping in his car. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

💬 29 Oct 2026: A refugee recovering from a health crisis cannot work and needs help with rent and dietary expenses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 28 Oct 2026: A mother fleeing domestic violence with her disabled teenage daughter needs food and daily living expenses. Application from Australia

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $2,500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 28 Oct 2026: A single mother on unpaid medical leave urgently needs rent assistance and trauma treatment costs. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

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

❤️ 23 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 13 Oct 2026: A mother on a bridging visa with no work rights cannot afford school fees and faces enrolment cancellation. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

💬 29 Oct 2026: A brother seeks help purchasing a reliable vehicle for his wife as her current car is failing. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 23 Oct 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 26 Oct 2026: A single mother of three in a women's shelter needs furniture after being approved for housing. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 30 Oct 2026: A brother experiencing homelessness urgently needs shelter and support. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 28 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Northern Suburbs, VIC

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

💬 15 Oct 2026: A single mother of two studying part-time cannot afford her divorce fee due to low income. Application from 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.

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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