A funding resource for clients in th Muslim Community
The Zakat@ICV primarily assists Muslims that fall into the categories of the poor, needy and indebted who are currently residing in Australia. This may include some or all of the following:
- Refugees
- Individuals suffering from a mental health problem but who cannot afford the right course of action
- Victims of domestic violence and/or sexual abuse who are fleeing from their partners and are in financial difficulty.
- Older people who are restricted and isolated due to finance.
- Those seeking support for a higher chance of employability.
- Individuals suffering from any sickness, disability or terminal illness, and where there has been a loss of income.
- Individuals with low incomes and those living on benefits whose income is not enough to meet basic needs.
- Those who are in debt out of necessity, especially where they are incurring interest.
- Homeless
- Clearance of debt, including rent, bank, utility bills and money owed to other individuals.
- Assistance with rent payments and rent deposits.
- Funeral expenses if a family is finding it difficult to meet costs.
- General household needs, such as cookers, washing machine, beds, carpets etc.