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💬 12 Oct 2026: A family recently arrived in Australia with no employment is struggling to pay rent and daily expenses. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 28 Sep 2026: A brother with cancer living in his car after divorce needs registration to maintain his shelter. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 15 Oct 2026: A sister fleeing a 15-year abusive relationship needs help to rebuild after financial abuse. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and homelessness in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $2,020 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 13 Oct 2026: A mother of two on a bridging visa with no work rights needs a fridge urgently. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 15 Oct 2026: A mother behind on rent is at risk of eviction after falling into arrears. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 12 Oct 2026: A brother recovering from an accident with no income needs help with rent and food. Application from South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

💬 14 Oct 2026: A refugee mother of four with an unemployed husband urgently needs help with rent and debt. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 14 Oct 2026: A sister abandoned by her husband after divorce is struggling with rent and utility bills. Application from Northern Suburbs, SA

💬 14 Oct 2026: A brother on a temporary visa recovering from pulmonary embolisms needs help with medical bills and rent. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 12 Oct 2026: A brother who is unemployed with no savings needs help covering rent arrears and living costs. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 13 Oct 2026: A father caring for his terminally ill wife and mother struggles to support both households on Centrelink alone. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing homelessness in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 15 Oct 2026: A brother supporting family in Indonesia and his wife's parents overseas cannot afford food for himself. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $717 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 12 Oct 2026: A single mother with a baby struggled with unpaid bills and had her power cut off. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $900 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $11,000 of Zakat distributed to a sister in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 13 Oct 2026: A mother on a bridging visa without work rights needs help with school fees to avoid losing enrolment. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 23 Sep 2026: A brother recently released from prison is homeless and urgently needs rent and food support. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 13 Oct 2026: A sister facing eviction and court action needs help with six weeks of rent arrears. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 15 Oct 2026: A student at risk of losing enrolment and visa status urgently needs tuition support. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 15 Oct 2026: A single sister injured in a car accident cannot afford medical treatment or surgery expenses. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 15 Oct 2026: A doctor on a protection visa is couch surfing with no income and needs housing support. Application from Australia

💬 12 Oct 2026: A young asylum seeker recovering from knee surgery needs help with food, medical bills, and rent. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 7 Oct 2026: A young man on a temporary protection visa urgently needs rent to avoid homelessness. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 13 Oct 2026: A brother recovering from a work injury and retraining is struggling to cover rent and groceries. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a widowed father with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 15 Oct 2026: $750 of Zakat distributed to a young refugee brother facing homelessness in Perth Region, WA

💬 15 Oct 2026: A single mother of three cannot afford Islamic school fees after bills increased and their father was jailed. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 16 Sep 2026: A student waiting for delayed scholarship funds has exhausted his savings and needs rent and groceries. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 11 Oct 2026: A brother currently unemployed and seeking work urgently needs food assistance. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 8 Oct 2026: A student unable to work due to visa restrictions urgently needs rent and food. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 15 Oct 2026: A single mother of four escaping domestic violence needs support for her newborn's care and expenses. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 13 Oct 2026: A sister with complex PTSD fleeing past abuse cannot cover living costs on her pension. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 14 Oct 2026: An elderly couple who lost everything in a house fire need help with bond for a new rental. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 13 Oct 2026: A single mother of three on Centrelink is behind on rent and car repairs after leaving a violent relationship. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $1,300 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 13 Oct 2026: A widowed mother with health issues needs furniture and appliances after relocating with her children. Application from Australia

💬 12 Oct 2026: A brother who lost one of his two jobs has fallen behind on rent and faces eviction. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 15 Oct 2026: A young brother was evacuated from his rental and needs bond for housing while seeking work. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $100 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 13 Oct 2026: A client in need of medication support is seeking assistance with medical expenses. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 14 Oct 2026: A mother of three fleeing domestic violence urgently needs support for housing and essentials. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 15 Oct 2026: A sister seeking a divorce needs help covering legal fees. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 15 Oct 2026: A brother facing disconnection of utilities and expired car registration needs urgent help with bills. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 13 Oct 2026: A sister who lost her job is temporarily housed with friends and struggling with debt repayment. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $300 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 12 Oct 2026: A brother on a bridging visa living in a garage cannot secure stable work and needs food and clothing. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

When It Feels Just Too Heavy

May 8, 2023

Hayfa's life felt like a never-ending rollercoaster ride of emotions. Her husband has multiple health conditions, and her youngest child is in high school. Her eldest child is estranged from the family, and her other child is currently incarcerated due to drug involvement, leaving her feeling as if the weight of the whole world is on her shoulders.

Things took a turn for the worse when she was asked to leave her residence due to her son's situation. With the soaring cost of rent in Australia Hayfa had no choice but to pack up everything and move into a new house, which meant paying bond and rent. It was a sudden move that caught her off guard, and with their sole income coming from Centrelink, she had to borrow money from friends. After paying for the rent and bond, she had no money left for necessities like groceries.

Hayfa was desperate for help, and that's when the National Zakat Foundation stepped in. We provided ongoing assistance with groceries until she and her family were settled. Hayfa was so grateful for the help she had received, and the grocery assistance helped her pay her loan off sooner.

Hayfa's story is a reminder that life can take an unexpected turn. If you or anyone you know is going through a difficult time, don't hesitate to reach out to us for help. We are here to support those in need and help them get back on their feet.

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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