Inspiring kindness and courage in the Limestone Coast through philanthropy

Blue lake, Mount Gambier

Working with the community for positive change today and sustainable impact for the future

Stand Like Stone is the Limestone Coast's own community foundation, leading philanthropy in the region to deliver initiatives that support people and communities to thrive. Our grants and scholarships support people and communities in country South Australia with a connection to the region and projects that contribute to the resilience and wellbeing of the community. Funds raised by Stand Like Stone are invested to provide a perpetual and growing resource for the region, with dividends delivered to the community through our grants, scholarships and other projects. You can help us make a difference!

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Ways to give

Give to an existing fund, establish a new fund, leave a gift that lasts beyond your lifetime, fundraise or partner with us. There are many ways to make a donation to support your community.

Apply for funding

From educational scholarships to community grants, explore the funding available through our foundation and find out how to apply.

Latest news

Keep up to date with all the latest news at Stand Like Stone Foundation with everything from new sponsors to developments around grants and scholarships for the people and communities of the Limestone Coast, plus updates on our exciting events.

February 23, 2026

Scholarships empower Limestone Coast students to study in 2026

Local students share in $96,700 of scholarships supporting study and strengthening the future of the Limestone Coast.

January 27, 2026

Young Philanthropists Celebrated Across the Limestone Coast

Stand Like Stone recognises students who lead with kindness, courage and generosity.

January 21, 2026

Vale Dr Sue Charlton AM

Stand Like Stone honours the life, leadership and legacy of our Founder, Patron and inaugural Chair, Dr Sue Charlton AM.

Foundation facts

Our impact in 2024/25 has been broad across the Limestone Coast and includes supporting people and communities with grants, scholarships and providing children and families with Back to School vouchers:

20
Grants awarded
34
Scholarships awarded
$409,904
Total charitable support
$98,800
Total educational scholarships
1,160
Students supported by Back to School Program
20
Grants awarded
34
Scholarships awarded
$409,904
Total charitable support
$98,800
Total educational scholarships
1,160
Students supported by Back to School Program

2025 Year in Review

Celebrate impact, connection and community at our annual Year in Review event at Mount Gambier City Hall.

Success stories

Ejaz Nijadi – A Journey of Resilience, Hope and Opportunity

Backed by a Stand Like Stone scholarship, Ejaz’s journey from refugee to future rural doctor is nothing short of remarkable.

“Life is mostly froth and bubble, Two things stand like stone, Kindness in another’s trouble, Courage in your own.”
Adam Lindsay Gordon

Our partners

Our sponsors are the backbone of our foundation, ensuring we have the necessary operational funding to continue to deliver outstanding outcomes for the Limestone Coast! Thank you to all our generous supporters.

We acknowledge the Aboriginal people as the First Nations of these lands and waters of the Limestone Coast. We acknowledge the Elders, past, present and future, and we respect the ongoing deep feelings of attachment and relationships of First Nations people to country.

Artwork by Aunty Michelle Jacquelin-Furr depicting the waterholes, landforms and stones of the Limestone Coast.