💬 21 Jun 2026: A brother who lost his job and now works casually cannot afford rent while supporting his parents. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 23 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 21 Jun 2026: A widowed mother and doctor studying English while on Centrelink cannot afford rent and food. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

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

💬 23 Jun 2026: A family in Queensland is struggling to cover rent, bills, and food. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 17 Jun 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to an elderly pensioner in financial hardship in Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 23 Jun 2026: $1,920 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

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

💬 24 Jun 2026: A sister working for Uber while unwell with asthma needs help with rental arrears. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 22 Jun 2026: A single mother unemployed for six months needs help with rent, bills and fines. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 24 Jun 2026: A single mother of three fleeing family violence needs help with rent arrears to avoid eviction. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 24 Jun 2026: A brother recovering from a heart attack is jobless and needs help with outstanding bills and debts. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 21 Jun 2026: A single mother working full time is struggling with debts and essentials after her separation. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 17 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 21 Jun 2026: A mother of three was cut off by her family after reverting to Islam and urgently needs help with food and nappies. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 24 Jun 2026: A refugee father with hearing impairment and three children needs hearing aids to regain independence. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 19 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Adelaide / Inner Western Suburbs, SA

💬 24 Jun 2026: A young sister who lost her mother is struggling to afford food and cannot access transport. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 23 Jun 2026: A mother of two living paycheck to paycheck needs help with car repairs after an accident. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 23 Jun 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing homelessness and financial hardship in Inner Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 22 Jun 2026: A father caring for his 4-year-old son and unable to work needs help with overdue rent. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 23 Jun 2026: A single mother on Centrelink is struggling to make ends meet while seeking work. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 17 Jun 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 20 Jun 2026: A sister who reverted to Islam was cut off by her family and needs car repairs for work. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 22 Jun 2026: A brother four weeks behind on rent is at risk of eviction and needs urgent assistance. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 17 Jun 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 23 Jun 2026: A family with young children and limited English urgently needs rent, groceries and medicine. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 22 Jun 2026: A father of two caring for young children after his mother's death and shoulder injury needs help with utilities. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 23 Jun 2026: A brother experiencing financial hardship urgently needs rent assistance. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 17 Jun 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family escaping domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 19 Jun 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 22 Jun 2026: A father struggling with business debts needs help covering rent, groceries, and expenses for his children. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 21 Jun 2026: A family in NSW is struggling to cover advocate's bills and needs assistance. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 19 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 22 Jun 2026: A brother unable to work due to a workplace injury has fallen behind on rent. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

❤️ 23 Jun 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Australia

❤️ 19 Jun 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in South East Queensland, QLD

💬 22 Jun 2026: A mother of three fleeing domestic violence on a bridging visa urgently needs rent assistance. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 24 Jun 2026: A family struggling with overdue bills and car registration costs needs help with essential expenses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 19 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 19 Jun 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 23 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Inner Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 19 Jun 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 23 Jun 2026: A single mother of five is struggling with rent, bills, food, and childcare costs. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 23 Jun 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 23 Jun 2026: A mother with an employed student husband cannot afford to complete her root canal treatment. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 19 Jun 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother experiencing homelessness after incarceration in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 23 Jun 2026: A sister with ongoing medical issues needs help with rent arrears, food, and psychologist fees. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

❤️ 23 Jun 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

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

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

💬 24 Jun 2026: A refugee mother caring for her unwell mother needs help with ambulance bills and rent arrears. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 21 Jun 2026: A sister in temporary accommodation urgently needs halal food, warm clothes, and help finding work. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

❤️ 19 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 20 Jun 2026: A single mother of three from Lebanon needs help with rent, groceries, and winter clothing. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

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

❤️ 17 Jun 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother recovering from heart surgery in Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 23 Jun 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 24 Jun 2026: A father with an amputated leg and two children needs help with rent and bills. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 24 Jun 2026: A family with a newborn on a bridging visa cannot afford rent bond or medical expenses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 17 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 24 Jun 2026: A mother of four on a bridging visa with partial Centrelink needs a cot and essentials. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 19 Jun 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 22 Jun 2026: A client with limited English needs help covering the cost of medication. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 17 Jun 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Sydney Region, NSW

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

❤️ 19 Jun 2026: $5,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 21 Jun 2026: A brother recently unemployed needs assistance with essentials while seeking work. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 23 Jun 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

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

💬 24 Jun 2026: A mother cannot afford to pay fines after her minor son was involved in an accident. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

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

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

❤️ 19 Jun 2026: $3,400 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in South Western Suburbs, NSW

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

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

❤️ 19 Jun 2026: $2,040 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

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

💬 20 Jun 2026: A sixteen-year-old student without parents needs a laptop to complete schoolwork and stay engaged at school. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 17 Jun 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

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

💬 23 Jun 2026: A single mother fleeing domestic violence needs car repairs and groceries while awaiting DSP. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 22 Jun 2026: A father struggling with rent and utilities after unexpected expenses following a family tragedy. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

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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