Friends of Stand Like Stone
Friends of Stand Like Stone is a program for people who believe that strong communities need strong foundations.
Through an annual tax-deductible contribution of $500, Friends directly support the core operations of Stand Like Stone Foundation. These funds are used for administration, governance, compliance and stewardship – the essential work that ensures Stand Like Stone remains a trusted, sustainable philanthropy vehicle for the Limestone Coast.
This contribution is not about funding a specific grant or project. It is about backing the infrastructure that allows local philanthropy to function well, year after year.
Why Friends matter
Community foundations exist to serve their regions for the long term. That requires careful management of funds, strong governance, transparent reporting and ongoing engagement with donors and the community.
Friends of Stand Like Stone help make this possible. By contributing to operational costs, Friends ensure that:
- Local generosity is well managed and well governed
- Community funds are stewarded responsibly over time
- Scholarships, grants and charitable projects can continue to be delivered with integrity
- The Limestone Coast retains a credible, locally based philanthropy vehicle
Friends may be acknowledged in the annual report and are offered a simple pin as a sign of appreciation. More importantly, they are recognised as people who have chosen to stand behind the long term strength of local philanthropy.
About the program
Friends of Stand Like Stone has existed in various forms since the foundation’s establishment in 2004. Over time, the program has evolved to better reflect its most important purpose.
From 2024, the board resolved to apply the full $500 Friends contribution directly to operational support. This simplified the program and strengthened its impact by focusing Friends’ support where it matters most – sustaining the foundation itself.
Funds previously contributed to the Friends Sub Fund continue to be used for general granting purposes.
Join Friends of Stand Like Stone
Friends of Stand Like Stone contribute $500 annually to Stand Like Stone.
If you are prepared to back your local community foundation as a Friend, you can:
- Make a one off EFT donation, or
- Set up simple annual giving online, with the contribution renewed automatically each year
By becoming a Friend, you are helping ensure that Stand Like Stone can continue to serve the Limestone Coast with stability, credibility and long term vision.
Related 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.
Back to School 2026 – Local generosity supporting Limestone Coast students
More than 500 Limestone Coast students started the 2026 school year with the essentials they need, thanks to community‑funded Back to School vouchers distributed through local schools.
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Stars of Swinging with the Stars 2026 announced
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Stand Like Stone Foundation celebrates it’s ‘20 Years of Giving Back’ anniversary
The Stand Like Stone Foundation has celebrated 20 years of giving back to the Limestone Coast with a luncheon attended by 170 supporters from across the region.
School vouchers support Limestone Coast families
Stand Like Stone Foundation distributed over 350 Back to School vouchers in 2025, helping Limestone Coast families purchase school essentials and supporting students' confidence, dignity, and sense of belonging at school.
Limestone Coast students provided with a funding boost for study in 2025
Stand Like Stone announces its annual educational scholarships. With the region’s students now back to school and university, Stand Like Stone are delighted to announce that 42 scholarships totalling $87,800 have been offered to students right across the Limestone Coast.
Explore other funds
Back to School Program
Our Back to School program helps Limestone Coast kids start the school year with confidence, dignity and the essentials they need to thrive.
Kingston Community School
Supporting past, present and future Kingston Community School students to pursue secondary and tertiary education.
Robe & Districts
Providing grants to charitable projects in the Robe and surrounding areas.
Dr Sue Charlton AM Memorial
Established in memory of Dr Sue Charlton AM, this sub‑fund supports initiatives that promote healthy hip development in babies born in or connected to the Limestone Coast.
Keith & District Healthcare Future Fund
Supporting charitable projects that benefit and future-proof the hospital and healthcare in Keith and district in honour of Mig Brookman.
CCW Memorial
Supporting disadvantaged students and the Millicent High School Pathways Centre through charitable grants and activities.
Keith Area School
Supporting past, present and future Keith Area School students to pursue secondary and tertiary education.
Grant High School
Supporting past, present and future Grant High School students to pursue secondary and tertiary education.
Millicent High School
Supporting past, present and future Millicent High School students to pursue secondary and tertiary education.
Mount Gambier High School
Supporting past, present and future Mount Gambier High School students to pursue secondary and tertiary education.
Brian Page Focis on Youth
Supporting educational opportunities for young people across the Limestone Coast, in honour of philanthropist Brian Page.
Monbulla School Hall Community Development
Supporting charitable organisations in the Penola Coonawarra district to build long-term sustainability.
Monbulla School Hall Youth Support
Established to assist young people connected to the greater Penola Coonawarra region who face financial barriers to education or skills development.
South East Disaster Relief
Supporting disaster relief and resilience-building initiatives across the Limestone Coast.
Lucindale Area School
Supporting students connected to Lucindale Area School to pursue education from early years through to tertiary study.
Limestone Coast Agri-Links Mental Health
Supporting mental health awareness and wellbeing in rural communities across the Limestone Coast.
Naracoorte Seeds
Supporting charitable projects that strengthen rural communities and outcomes across the Limestone Coast.
Poppy Crozier Memorial
Honouring Poppy’s love of the land by supporting agricultural education for Limestone Coast students.
Stand Like Stone General Fund
Supporting charitable projects and educational scholarships that benefit communities and students across the Limestone Coast.
de Nys Family Memorial
Supporting students from low-income families in the greater Mount Gambier area, in memory of Gerrit and Jansje de Nys.
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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.
