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💬 6 Apr 2026: A brother who returned from caring for his elderly father overseas has no income while awaiting Centrelink. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 7 Apr 2026: A widower who cared for his late wife for over a year has no income beyond Jobseeker and urgently needs support. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 8 Apr 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother with a chronic illness rebuilding after domestic violence in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 8 Apr 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a sister experiencing homelessness after domestic violence in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 8 Apr 2026: A young brother transitioning out of crisis housing is studying cybersecurity at TAFE and needs support to stabilise. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 2 Apr 2026: $1,158 of Zakat distributed to a brother transitioning out of homelessness into stable housing in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 7 Apr 2026: A father with four children is four weeks behind on rent with no money and no family support in Australia. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 8 Apr 2026: A sister on a disability pension owes $3,300 in personal debt and cannot repay it on her limited income. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 7 Apr 2026: A brother with an assistance dog has no money for food and is in urgent need of essential support. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 8 Apr 2026: A single mother of three fleeing domestic violence faces homelessness by mid-April and needs urgent housing. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 5 Apr 2026: A brother with only 28 days left on his visa needs urgent help to cover the visa renewal fee. Application from Gold Coast Region, QLD

❤️ 7 Apr 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother sleeping in her car with two young children in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 7 Apr 2026: A single mother with PTSD after escaping DV has $2,400 in unpaid bills and cannot afford medication or food. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 8 Apr 2026: A single mother of three children under fifteen struggles to cover rent and bills on Centrelink with no work income. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 6 Apr 2026: A brother visiting from overseas with his three daughters has no accommodation and urgently needs housing. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 1 Apr 2026: $725 of Zakat distributed to a pregnant sister with no income seeking mental health counselling in Inner Northern Suburbs, QLD

❤️ 8 Apr 2026: $2,480 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced mother caring for her daughter with disability in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 6 Apr 2026: A brother facing imminent eviction needs urgent help to cover $2,600 in overdue rent this week. Application from Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 8 Apr 2026: A family of nine relies entirely on Centrelink and cannot afford rent, utility bills, food, or school costs. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 7 Apr 2026: A mother effectively homeless and caring for her child has no furniture and is relying on temporary shelter. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 8 Apr 2026: A widow with a two-year-old son who recently lost her husband has no income and cannot manage rent and a home loan. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 8 Apr 2026: A father with two dependent children has no stable income and struggles to cover rent, bills, and food. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 8 Apr 2026: A brother living alone with no income or employment is struggling to afford rent, bills, and basic food. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 4 Apr 2026: A brother left with overwhelming debt after a failed business partnership is struggling to meet repayments. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 8 Apr 2026: A Gaza-displaced brother who arrived three months ago is nearly out of funds while urgently seeking work. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 2 Apr 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family with four children facing homelessness after eviction in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 8 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence relocating to safety in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 2 Apr 2026: $4,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother setting up his first home after years of sleeping rough in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 8 Apr 2026: A brother who helped evacuate his mother from Gaza is urgently seeking accommodation for them both. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 8 Apr 2026: $2,400 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence securing a new home in South Western Suburbs, NSW

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Ep 1: Wait, how many Zakat eligible categories are there?

Wait, how many Zakat eligible categories are there?

Ep 2: People in Australia are eligible for Zakat — and they have a RIGHT to it!

Did you know? People in Australia are eligible for Zakat — and they have a right to it!

Ep 3: WHAT! You're talking the gold, the cash money AND MY TIARA!!

WHAT! You're talking the gold, the cash money AND MY TIARA!!

Ep 4: But, what if people don't have gold and all they have is cold hard cash

But, what if people don't have gold and all they have is cold hard cash

Ep 5: Zakat anniversary — way more important than my wedding anniversary

Zakat anniversary — way more important than my wedding anniversary

Ep 6: 'Halal version of Robin Hood'

'Halal version of Robin Hood'

Ep 1 - The difference between Zakat and Sadaqah

Watch this video to learn about the differences between Zakat al-Mal, Zakat al-Fitr, and Sadaqah, which are often confused by many.

Ep 2 - Nisab and Zakat anniversary: What's that?

Watch this video to learn about what Nisab is and Zakat anniversary

Ep 3 - Zakat Calculator

Watch this video to learn about how to use our Zakat Calculator

Ep 4 - Zakat Recipients

Watch this video to learn about who are eligible to receive Zakat. You might be surprised!

Ep 5 - Missed Zakat

Watch this video to learn about what Missed Zakat is

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