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❤️ 24 Sep 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 28 Sep 2026: A father injured in a car accident is homeless while awaiting tribunal to access his new home. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 28 Sep 2026: A brother diagnosed with cancer four months ago has been unable to work and needs support. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 1 Oct 2026: A single mother fleeing domestic violence needs food and fuel while caring for her daughter with autism. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 29 Sep 2026: A single mother on Centrelink is struggling to cover rent, bills and food. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 28 Sep 2026: A single mother supporting her son in Lebanon is struggling with food, bills, and living costs. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 28 Sep 2026: A mother of three studying aged care while caring for young children needs help with food and utilities. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 29 Sep 2026: A single mother of two with depression and knee injuries needs medical costs, relocation fees and furniture. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 1 Oct 2026: A brother supporting his wife, mother, and student sibling overseas cannot manage debt and utility bills. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 30 Sep 2026: $3,000 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 28 Sep 2026: A father caring for his disabled wife needs driving lessons to reach medical appointments. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 30 Sep 2026: $2,500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

💬 27 Sep 2026: A deaf father of five is isolated and struggling to connect with the Muslim community. Application from Australia

💬 28 Sep 2026: A brother whose business has no income cannot afford bills, food, or furniture after his wife left. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 30 Sep 2026: A newly arrived family with a school-aged son cannot speak English and needs help with living costs. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 28 Sep 2026: A single mother with a son with special needs has no income or furniture while waiting for Centrelink. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 24 Sep 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 24 Sep 2026: $2,300 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 30 Sep 2026: $94 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in emergency shelter in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 28 Sep 2026: A widowed father with disability caring for three children needs help with food and living expenses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 24 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 29 Sep 2026: A single mother with no family support in Australia needs help with living expenses during divorce. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 25 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 24 Sep 2026: $200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 30 Sep 2026: $2,200 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 30 Sep 2026: A single mother is behind on her water bill and facing pressure from her landlord. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

💬 14 Sep 2026: A brother injured at work with ongoing health issues needs food and glasses while homeless. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 3 Sep 2026: A brother on a bridging visa recovering from serious illness needs rent and food assistance. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 7 Sep 2026: A wheelchair user with an amputated leg needs a battery replacement and medical consultation fees. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 30 Sep 2026: A single mother facing eviction within a week needs help with overdue electricity bills. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 27 Sep 2026: A single mother of four who is unemployed is two months behind on rent and facing eviction. Application from Australia

💬 29 Sep 2026: A divorced sister with a teenage son needs car repairs to secure employment and transport her child. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

💬 28 Sep 2026: A father lost housing and custody while his partner recovers from a serious accident in hospital. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 1 Oct 2026: A brother who lost his income after his car was deemed unroadworthy needs help with fines and repairs. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 30 Sep 2026: A brother facing eviction needs help with rent and utility bills before his court date. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 22 Sep 2026: A grandmother raising four grandchildren abandoned by both parents needs food and school supplies. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 30 Sep 2026: A sister on a student visa cannot afford rent and essentials after losing full-time work unexpectedly. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 30 Sep 2026: $205 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 22 Sep 2026: A father of four was left homeless after separation and urgently needs his stolen car released. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 24 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 28 Sep 2026: A sister new to Australia urgently needs prescription glasses due to severe vision problems. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 22 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 30 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 14 Sep 2026: A pregnant woman who fled domestic violence and lost custody of her son needs food and shelter. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 30 Sep 2026: $850 of Zakat distributed to a brother recovering from heart surgery in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 24 Sep 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 30 Sep 2026: A father with cancer undergoing chemotherapy cannot work and needs help with family expenses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 22 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 30 Sep 2026: $2,935 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 30 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Adelaide / Inner Western Suburbs, SA

💬 28 Sep 2026: A brother who recently regained his licence needs help with vehicle registration costs. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 24 Sep 2026: $750 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family facing financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 24 Sep 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 14 Sep 2026: A mother and two sons fleeing domestic violence need urgent help with rent and bond after Safe Steps ends. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 24 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 29 Sep 2026: A student on a protection visa cannot cover rent after returning from Sydney to find work. Application from Adelaide / Inner Western Suburbs, SA

❤️ 24 Sep 2026: $1,600 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 30 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 30 Sep 2026: A single father on disability support urgently needs food, medical expenses, and fuel assistance. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 30 Sep 2026: $1,380 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 30 Sep 2026: $695 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in emergency shelter in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 29 Sep 2026: A single mother is struggling to cover household expenses and essential needs. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 24 Sep 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 30 Sep 2026: A family new to Melbourne needs urgent food assistance while her husband is hospitalised. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 30 Sep 2026: $1,015 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 25 Sep 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 1 Oct 2026: A brother on a limited income is struggling to afford food after covering essential expenses. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 30 Sep 2026: $400 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in emergency shelter in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 28 Sep 2026: $1,117 of Zakat distributed to a grandmother caring for abandoned grandchildren in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 24 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 1 Oct 2026: A brother requires help with medical expenses he cannot afford. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 25 Sep 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 1 Oct 2026: A mother of three caring for her daughter with severe disability needs help with food, bills, and essentials. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 30 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 30 Sep 2026: A sister with diabetes and disability on Centrelink needs food vouchers. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 30 Sep 2026: $900 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in South Western Suburbs, 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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