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💬 14 Sep 2026: A pregnant woman fleeing domestic violence and separated from her son needs food and essentials. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 26 Sep 2026: A brother who is currently unemployed is struggling to pay outstanding bills. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 24 Sep 2026: $2,275 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 24 Sep 2026: $600 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Inner Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Adelaide / Inner Western Suburbs, SA

❤️ 25 Sep 2026: $3,335 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 24 Sep 2026: A mother fleeing domestic violence needs whitegoods and beds for her new rental. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

💬 14 Sep 2026: A brother supporting his mother after visa costs fell behind on rent and bond and faces eviction. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Western Suburbs, VIC

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

💬 26 Sep 2026: A student one semester from graduation cannot afford final tuition fees. Application from Australia

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $4,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 25 Sep 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 22 Sep 2026: $670 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing health challenges and financial hardship in Perth Region, WA

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

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 23 Sep 2026: A brother recently released from prison with health issues needs rent and food while awaiting income support. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $3,000 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $4,400 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 25 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in South East Queensland, QLD

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

💬 23 Sep 2026: A mother and son fleeing family violence need urgent rent assistance, food, and medical care. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

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

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

❤️ 25 Sep 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 25 Sep 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 22 Sep 2026: A separated father of four lost his car and belongings to theft and needs funds to reclaim it. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 25 Sep 2026: $878 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 23 Sep 2026: A widowed father of two on a bridging visa needs help with car registration and utilities. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $188 of Zakat distributed to a single mother facing health challenges and financial hardship in Perth Region, WA

💬 14 Sep 2026: A brother injured at work and living with disability is homeless and needs food and glasses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 24 Sep 2026: A father of five teenagers is struggling with rent and bills while his wife is unwell and he seeks work. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 22 Sep 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 22 Sep 2026: A mother with a child with autism and ADHD is homeless and living in a motel. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 22 Sep 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 22 Sep 2026: A single mother of two transitioning from homelessness needs food and essentials. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 22 Sep 2026: A single mother fleeing domestic violence needs help with overdue bills and car tyres. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother facing health challenges and financial hardship in Perth Region, WA

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

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 25 Sep 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $200 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother facing health challenges and financial hardship in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 25 Sep 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing homelessness and health challenges in Australia

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $10,600 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 25 Sep 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Sydney Region, NSW

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

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 25 Sep 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 22 Sep 2026: $4,500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 25 Sep 2026: $3,900 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 25 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $4,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 25 Sep 2026: A widow who fled domestic violence is in crisis accommodation and urgently needs housing. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 4 Sep 2026: A widow from Gaza with five children needs driving lessons to reduce isolation and access employment. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 24 Sep 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Inner Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 25 Sep 2026: A widow with diabetes and kidney disease is isolated and grieving and needs support. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 24 Sep 2026: A single mother of four on Centrelink is falling behind on bills due to rising food and clothing costs. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 25 Sep 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 22 Sep 2026: A brother who lost his job urgently needs help with rent, bills, and food. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

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

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

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $1,700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Perth Region, WA

💬 3 Sep 2026: A brother recovering from major surgery and awaiting another operation needs rent and groceries. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 24 Sep 2026: A father caring for a child with disability had to stop work and cannot afford Islamic school fees. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 22 Sep 2026: A sister who recently converted to Islam was made homeless by her brother and urgently needs accommodation. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

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

💬 26 Sep 2026: A brother who is currently unemployed needs help covering outstanding bills. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

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

💬 14 Sep 2026: A mother fleeing abuse with two sons needs urgent rent and bond after her husband abandoned them overseas. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

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

💬 23 Sep 2026: A mother who fled domestic violence with her infant needs nappies, milk, and groceries. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 23 Sep 2026: A brother whose business has lost customers is struggling to pay rent and afford food. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 25 Sep 2026: $5,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in South East Queensland, QLD

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

❤️ 25 Sep 2026: $1,800 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 24 Sep 2026: $750 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 24 Sep 2026: An international student faces cancelled enrolment after his father lost income in Bangladesh's unrest. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 22 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 25 Sep 2026: $1,433 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Perth Region, WA

💬 22 Sep 2026: A sister recovering from cancer with no income needs medication for herself and her elderly father. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 22 Sep 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single sister facing unemployment and visa uncertainty in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $300 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 25 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 26 Sep 2026: A student one semester from graduation cannot afford final tuition fees. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 23 Sep 2026: A single mother in crisis accommodation needs help with rent and bond while on Centrelink. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 25 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in Illawarra Region, NSW

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

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 24 Sep 2026: A father with two daughters at Islamic school is unable to pay overdue tuition fees. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

💬 22 Sep 2026: A grandmother caring for four abandoned grandchildren on aged pension needs help with food and bills. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 25 Sep 2026: A mother of two fleeing domestic violence needs bond and rent to secure stable housing. Application from Australia

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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