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💬 9 May 2026: A brother recovering from surgery and grieving the loss of his newborn needs help with rent and medical bills. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 8 May 2026: $10,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 8 May 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 12 May 2026: A brother with unmedicated mental health conditions lost his job and urgently needs rent and food. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 10 May 2026: A young carer supporting two siblings after losing both parents needs food, medication, and essentials. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 12 May 2026: A single mother of three from Afghanistan on Centrelink needs help with dental treatment. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 11 May 2026: A mother of three expecting her fourth child needs groceries after debt repayments take her Centrelink income. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 6 May 2026: $4,611 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 12 May 2026: A mother of five fled domestic violence and needs housing to reunite with her children. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 8 May 2026: A family of five with limited income is struggling to cover rent and replace essential appliances. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 11 May 2026: A brother injured at work awaiting WorkCover cannot afford rent, food, or medical treatment. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

💬 8 May 2026: A father struggling as a new arrival to Australia needs help with rent arrears and utilities. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 10 May 2026: A new mother in severe dental pain needs food, rent assistance, and car repairs for her family. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 12 May 2026: A mother separated from her children needs rent and counselling while working toward reunification. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 11 May 2026: A father unable to work is seeking help with Islamic Studies tuition for his young daughter. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 12 May 2026: A brother on a bridging visa with health issues needs help with rent arrears while seeking suitable work. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 12 May 2026: A mother of four caring full-time for her son with disability needs help with Centrelink debt. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 12 May 2026: An elderly couple with no income and serious health concerns need food and clothing urgently. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 12 May 2026: A pregnant mother with an unwell husband urgently needs rent deposit and baby essentials. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 12 May 2026: A widower caring for four children cannot work and needs help with outstanding bills. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 11 May 2026: A brother is struggling to cover food, medication, and utility bills. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 9 May 2026: A mother of five fleeing domestic violence urgently needs safe housing for her children. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 11 May 2026: A brother managing type 2 diabetes needs food vouchers to afford appropriate meals. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 8 May 2026: A mother of nine fleeing domestic violence cannot afford rent, medical care, or essentials for her children. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 11 May 2026: A father caring for his son with schizophrenia needs help with rent, food, and medication. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 8 May 2026: $1,100 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 6 May 2026: $1,700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 11 May 2026: A client waiting for NDIS access needs support with functional capacity assessment costs. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 8 May 2026: A brother recovering from injury cannot afford rent while unable to work this winter. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 8 May 2026: A student caring for siblings needs help to cover food and groceries. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 11 May 2026: A brother barred from work for five years needs urgent help with rent, food, and dental care. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 11 May 2026: An Australian citizen stranded in Egypt after theft and superannuation delays needs urgent financial help. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 10 May 2026: A mother in housing with an incarcerated son needs help with overdue bills and groceries. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 9 May 2026: A single mother with no work rights and severe diabetes cannot afford rent, food, or medication. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 11 May 2026: A brother on a bridging visa unable to access Centrelink needs help with rent and bills. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 11 May 2026: A mother of two left with nothing after divorce and bills needs groceries and essentials. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 12 May 2026: An elderly sister living alone on a pension needs couches and household essentials. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 12 May 2026: A father seeking work cares for two children and his unwell wife but cannot afford essentials after paying rent. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 11 May 2026: A family in Liverpool is seeking assistance with Quran class fees for their child. Application from South Western Suburbs, 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.

Names and places may have been changed to protect the identity of clients where appropriate.

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