Impact
Impact
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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:
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.
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.
Community giving assists 15 community projects across the Limestone Coast
Just before Christmas last year the Stand Like Stone Foundation awarded $74,374 in grants for 15 community projects that will help support the region. Projects were varied and ranged from supporting school students from the Penola area to undertake accredited driving lessons, providing relief for families in need over Christmas.
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.
Celebrating Youth Generosity Across the Limestone Coast
Stand Like Stone Foundation’s Philanthropic School Award Program launched in 2023 has become a cherished tradition across the Limestone Coast, recognising young people who embody kindness, courage and a spirit of generosity within their school communities.
Viterra Initiative for the inaugural Poppy Crozier Memorial Agriculture Scholarship
A unique partnership between the Stand Like Stone Foundation and Viterra will bring new opportunities for students within the Limestone Coast looking to study courses relating to the Agricultural sector.
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.
Success stories
We were founded to deliver positive outcomes as part of the Limestone Coast community. Read some of our inspiring success stories by clicking on the options below.
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.
Full Circle: Jess Pays It Forward Through Stand Like Stone
Former scholarship recipient Jess Tresidder is giving back to the Stand Like Stone Foundation so other young people can benefit from the community foundation’s support.
Village of Support: Creating a Welcoming Space for Mums
Support for monthly connection events for mums reduces isolation and fosters community through accessible play-based gatherings.
Poppy's legacy: Croziers devote rural scholarship to their daughter
Following the tragic loss of their daughter Poppy, the Crozier family launched a memorial scholarship supporting rural students in agriculture, honouring her memory and the community that supported them.
Shed happens – Eight years on, banter rules at Robe Men’s Shed
Fuelled by coffee, conversation, and community spirit, the Robe Men’s Shed offers a welcoming, no-pressure space focused on connection and mental health—made possible with support from Stand Like Stone.
'Full of heart': The community choir with a big impact
Born from a desire to build connection through music, the Coonawarra Community Choir fosters joy and belonging—supported by a Stand Like Stone grant that helped them grow, sing, and shine together.
Reports
More information about our work in the Limestone Coast can be found in our Annual Reports.
The Vital Signs report is a community check for the Limestone Coast region, outlining our strengths, challenges and needs as a community.
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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.
