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of Zakat funds distributed in Australia since 2013.
cases received in Australia since 2013
Domestic Violence
Financial Hardship
Homelessness & Housing
Medical Assistance
Refugees, New Migrants, Travellers, Overseas Students
Single Parents, Widows, Orphans, Reverts
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Lara is originally from a war-torn country. She was orphaned at the age of eight, losing her mum, dad, and brother due to the conflict. Seeking safety and a better future, Lara moved to...
Wafaa knew the moment her husband assaulted her in front of their children that she needed to leave. Initially, when they married, life was great, but as time went by, her husband start...
Hana moved to Australia after marrying her husband, and soon after, she became pregnant. Still not a permanent citizen, Hana initially hoped for a fresh start in her new country. Howeve...
Inaya's journey to safety began with a referral from her social worker to NZF. Fleeing her home with her two young children due to family violence, Inaya faced numerous challenges. Orig...
Emira's world changed in an instant when tragedy struck shortly after her family's arrival in Australia. Her husband passed away unexpectedly, leaving her to navigate the complexities o...
Umar, who works in a trade, works hard to provide for his family. In a one-income household, he started to find that he couldn’t keep up with living expenses as the cost of living was g...
Yasemin was married for 15 years before divorcing 3 years ago. Before then, her ex-husband was in charge of all the expenses. Since the divorce, Yasemin had to learn to be more financia...
It could take just one unexpected event to disrupt life as you know it. Take Adnan, he was working full-time, supporting his growing family, while his pregnant wife cared for their two ...
Musty had been living in his van for the past two weeks. When he found the weather heating up, he realised it was becoming unbearable to stay there. Having made an error in judgment, he...
Fleeing a war-torn country, with the knowledge that all your immediate family members' names are on the approved Australian Visa list, your goal is to board that plane to safety. You cr...
Justin's world completely changed when he embraced Islam 6 months ago. Still in high school his parents discovered his newfound faith. Their reaction was swift and ruthless – they kicke...
Naz and her husband, Suleiman, recently obtained permanent residency after years of uncertainty. However, just before they could celebrate, Suleiman suffered a stroke and faced several ...
Shazia had been living in Australia for the past couple of years on a Bridging Visa with her husband of 20 years. From an outside point of view, it looked like a loving relationship; ho...
Do you think sending 2 or 3 kids back to school is tough on the wallet? How about 6 kids, as a single mother living fortnight to fortnight off Centrelink? With hungry bellies to feed, g...
Ibrahim was living in Gaza with his wife for many years before having to return to Australia in December 2023 after the war began. Both his children were studying abroad; however, that’...
Naeem, who is on a bridging visa, has been filled with worry and responsibility ever since his wife unexpectedly fell ill nine months ago, leaving him to tend to their three young child...
Sadaf, a middle-aged mother of six, is an Australian citizen. After marrying her husband, he took her overseas, where her abuse began. He confiscated her passport, and for several years...
Jenny, a 25-year-old single new Muslim, faced a pressing challenge that had shaken the sense of security in her life. The issue centred around the urgent need for relocation, as Jenny’s...
Shanay is a resilient single mother courageously caring for seven children, three of whom are under kinship care with her. Her responsibilities are further complicated as her second eld...
Arriving in Australia on a student visa with his family and working part-time, Yasir was devoted to ensuring he could provide a good life for his family. His wife, his biggest supporter...
Rahma, a widow for many years, had been caring for her disabled adult son when she received the heartbreaking news of her terminal cancer diagnosis. As she struggled with the relentless...
Amin's life took a heart-wrenching turn when his 5-year-old daughter was diagnosed with cancer in 2022. The family's world changed overnight, and he couldn't return to work, as he neede...
Emir faced tough times when he emerged from rehab, leaving behind addiction. Living with his young sister, brother and elderly father, his family wanted a fresh start in a safer place, ...
Imagine travelling to Australia with your young family, all in pursuit of a better life through education. Aashir's dream was just that – studying for a diploma, ensuring his family's w...
Maysa's journey started off with hope and excitement, she got married overseas and a couple of years later her husband decided to move back to Australia to start a new life with her and...
Zahir, a hardworking teenage student, found himself facing an overwhelming situation. He had been sharing a home with his brother, who recently got married and moved out. Suddenly, Zahi...
Ali and Haya, an elderly married couple, with no family to assist them, faced significant challenges. Unable to communicate in English, they were referred to us for assistance. They wer...
Bill has been battling mental health issues and addiction for several years now. He first contacted us at NZF when he was 17 years old. Despite numerous efforts from support organisatio...
Faiza and her family settled in Australia three years ago, However, their journey took a devastating turn when Faiza's husband unexpectedly passed away just three months ago, leaving he...
Malik's journey as a final-year university student took an unexpected turn when he became a victim of a devastating scam that left him with no finances. With his tuition fee savings dep...
Tina, a 45-year-old sister who embraced Islam six months ago, has found herself in a challenging situation. She used to reside in an unsafe area plagued by drug users and dealers. She m...
Dawud's life took an unexpected turn when he found himself falsely accused of domestic violence towards his disabled wife, resulting in an AVO that prevented them from reuniting. His wi...
Ridwan's world came crashing down when he walked into our office that morning. The weight of his grief was evident in the tear-stained face and the sorrowful eyes that pleaded for under...
In October of the previous year, tragedy struck Abuk's life as he mourned the loss of his father. This untimely event weighed heavily on his heart and thrust upon him a newfound sense o...
Adilah moved to Australia with hopes and dreams of starting a new life with her husband. She left behind everything she knew and loved, her family, her friends, and her home. It was a d...
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...
Dee, a 21-year-old Australian-born girl, recently converted to Islam four months ago. She lives with her parents, younger brother, and an adult male cousin who came from overseas 15 yea...
Ella, a revert, is a divorced mother of two young children and is currently a full-time caregiver. She worked for 19 years before a workplace injury forced her to stop working. Despite ...
Ilham and his wife were excited to welcome their first child into the world. They had come to Australia from Indonesia, hoping to build a better life for their family. Ilham had found w...
Noman is a 69-year-old man from overseas now living in Australia with his wife and teenage son. despite being an Australian citizen, Noman's limited English skills make it difficult for...
Asim and his family's story is a heartbreaking reminder of the struggles that so many families face on a daily basis. Their journey has been marked by pain, hardship, and adversity, but...
Abbas is a young man who had left his home country to pursue his dreams of a better future. He had come to Australia on a humanitarian visa, leaving behind his family, friends, and the ...
Haytham had arrived in Australia with a heart full of hope, eager to start a new life and chase his dreams. He worked hard and was determined to achieve his goals, but life had other pl...
The story of Tayib is a powerful reminder of the countless obstacles and barriers that our elderly community members face on a daily basis right here in Australia. When Tayib suffered a...
Qasim had a stable upbringing with loving parents and siblings. There were no real problems during his childhood. What started as recreational drug use with friends occasionally, turned...
Adam was brought up in a Muslim household that, from an outsider's perspective, gave the impression of being religious and strong in family values. However, the reality was far from tha...
At NZF, we always hope that clients we assist become self-sustainable and move from Zakat receivers to Zakat payers. However, we understand that sometimes people unfortunately face repe...
Aslam and Abu Bakar are two of our recent clients. They come from quite different backgrounds with Aslam being on a student visa and Abu Bakar being an Asylum Seeker. Both were married ...
Fatima remembered the day she was helping her disabled son eat one afternoon when she suddenly felt severe abdominal pain. With her husband having passed away recently, she really didn’...
Halima was ecstatic when her spouse visa was granted, and she could finally live with her husband in Australia. During her flight, Halima couldn't help but think about all the wonderful...
Asma arrived in Australia with her husband, full of hope for a better life. She was a mother of three, and everything seemed great before her arrival. However, everything changed when t...
Did you know that 1 in 6 women have experienced physical or sexual violence from a previous or current partner since the age of 15, according to ABS Stats? This is a staggering statisti...
What happens when the father who raised you, provided for your family, passes away all of a sudden? Khalida was faced with this harsh reality when her father passed away unexpectedly...
Basma was a teenager living in Australia with her father and brother, reliant on their support. Little did she know that she’d become a victim of physical and emotional abuse from her o...
With two young children by her side and the threat of losing them to her abusive husband, Nafisa made the decision to reach out to NZF hoping for a resolution. Nafisa arrived in Austra...
Abila had recently lost her husband and everything that came after felt like she was falling into a bottomless pit. Ever since her husband Ahmed had passed away, Abila simply could not...
Fiona is a sister who grew up her whole life in Australia, but she hasn’t had it easy since the day she converted to Islam. As a new Muslim, she wanted to start afresh, settle down and ...
Fatin and her husband had been having many issues in their home country, both financially as well as family related. One of their friends had successfully applied for residency in Austr...
Ilham is a single mother of two children who was living with her mother back in her home country. Although Ilham is not particular wealthy, she was a hard worker who ensured that she co...
Karim was a young and ambitious Muslim who came to Australia as a migrant with high hopes of starting a new and successful life. Being a new migrant, he didn’t have much access to gover...
Motherhood comes with its challenges which are often eased by the support of loved ones. However for Latifa, she didn’t have that luxury and had challenges of her own to face. Latifa mi...
Sonny came to Australia on a student visa almost 10 years ago with the hopes of completing his studies and building himself as a professional. During his time in Australia, he met peopl...
Jafar and his wife married overseas and migrated to Australia looking for a better life, but a number of issues back home made it difficult for them to go back and so they have been on ...
Asiyah is a young Medical student who came to Australia with the hope of completing her degree and work placements at a prestigious university. Her dreams were finally coming true, but ...
As Arshad shared his story to our case worker, he couldn’t stop crying and saying about how much he wanted to do better to build a new life for his family. He and his family had been th...
"Salam sister Thank you for your generous help, in getting me these vouchers .. You have helped me in these tough times may Allah reward you and your loved ones in this holy month of r...
Can you imagine finding yourself at a burial site, doing the paper work to bury your wife who passed away unexpectedly, and finding out that you don't have sufficient funds to cover the...
Yusuf was torn. His wife on one side and his elderly parents on the other. Yusuf's parents had arrived in Australia 2 months ago and applied for asylum. Initially his wife was suppor...
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