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Financial Support

Help with food, bills, debt, loans without interest, and halal finance.

Which of these is closest to your situation?

Cost of living assistance (vouchers & essentials)

Interest-free loans & advances (riba-free)

Government grants & concessions for utility bills

Free financial counselling & debt help

Government payments & concessions access

Rental & housing costs

School & children's costs

Health & medical costs

Funeral cost assistance

Financial support for families affected by addiction

Youth financial assistance (study, work, essentials)

Financial support for single parent families

Financial support for new Muslims / converts

Financial assistance for domestic violence recovery

Financial support for foster carers

Financial support for elder care & living costs

Financial support for refugees & new migrants

Financial assistance for families of incarcerated inmates

Sponsorship for orphan (yateem) children's education and activities

Shariah-compliant home finance & investments

Halal superannuation

Zakat & sadaqah giving

Gambling harm & finances

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Need an interpreter? Call TIS National on 131 450 and ask them to phone the service for you. This is free. Call 131 450

The ICV lists these services as a referral point. We do not run them and cannot guarantee availability. Contact details are checked regularly, but please confirm with the service before travelling.

Directory last reviewed 7 September 2026.

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