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💬 29 Apr 2026: A brother on Centrelink cannot afford his electricity bill. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 28 Apr 2026: A widowed mother recently divorced is struggling to pay overdue utilities and afford food for her son. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 29 Apr 2026: A widow battling stage 4 cancer is unable to work and needs assistance. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 28 Apr 2026: A brother who lost his job is struggling to cover rent and groceries while searching for work. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 29 Apr 2026: A family from Gaza with four children is struggling to afford living expenses. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 28 Apr 2026: A parent with young children is struggling to cover rent and essential expenses. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 26 Apr 2026: A mother of two awaiting visa outcome cannot work and needs help with rent and utilities. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 29 Apr 2026: A father of two on a student visa needs help with hospital bills after his son was diagnosed with leukaemia. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

💬 28 Apr 2026: A single mother on Centrelink is struggling to pay rent and afford food for her young son. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 22 Apr 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 22 Apr 2026: $4,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 28 Apr 2026: A single mother of four in temporary accommodation urgently needs motel costs and food until housing is secured. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 29 Apr 2026: A single mother behind on rent and utilities is facing eviction and tribunal. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 28 Apr 2026: A mother needs laptops for two children starting Islamic school after her husband's year of unemployment. Application from Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 28 Apr 2026: A family facing eviction needs urgent help with bond and rent after the owner sold their home. Application from Melbourne Region, 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 family in Merrylands needs help covering their rent gap to avoid eviction. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 26 Apr 2026: A brother with a serious medical condition needs help with hospital debt and daily expenses. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 27 Apr 2026: A mother of two struggling with mental health and family crisis can no longer afford basic expenses. Application from Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 28 Apr 2026: A brother facing rent arrears after a difficult divorce and mental health struggles needs urgent housing support. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 28 Apr 2026: A widow who recently fled Gaza needs help covering health insurance for urgent knee surgery. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 29 Apr 2026: A widow with four children working as a cleaner cannot afford food or winter clothing after paying rent. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

💬 27 Apr 2026: A widowed mother and carer on a pension cannot afford rent, food, or bills after losing her partner. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 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 truck driver facing reduced work due to visa delays needs urgent help with overdue bills. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

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

💬 29 Apr 2026: A mother with chronic heart disease is caring for her son with disability and needs support with bills. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

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

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

💬 28 Apr 2026: A mother of three young children who is homeless urgently needs food, nappies, and clothing. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

💬 27 Apr 2026: A single mother fleeing domestic violence needs safe accommodation while recovering from surgery. Application from Southern Suburbs, QLD

💬 29 Apr 2026: A couple on Centrelink facing eviction after husband's Crohn's diagnosis left them unable to work. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 29 Apr 2026: A single mother from Gaza struggling with rent and essentials for her young son. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

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

💬 28 Apr 2026: A brother who fled Gaza when the war started needs help with rent and medical expenses. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

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

💬 27 Apr 2026: A brother in poor health needs bond assistance to relocate from unsafe housing conditions. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 28 Apr 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Australia

💬 28 Apr 2026: A mother of four who fled domestic violence needs removalist costs and groceries for her new home. 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.

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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