Impact
Impact
Create a lasting impact. Leave a legacy in your will
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.
Stars of Swinging with the Stars 2026 announced
It's time to reveal the eight local Stars who will take to the dancefloor for Swinging with the Stars 2026, the region’s much‑loved fundraising event celebrating courage, community and connection.
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.
Young Philanthropists Celebrated Across the Limestone Coast
Stand Like Stone recognises students who lead with kindness, courage and generosity.
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.
20 years of impact celebrated at Stand Like Stone community event
Stand Like Stone Foundation celebrated 20 years of community impact at a special event at Mount Gambier City Hall.
More than 80 supporters, beneficiaries and community members joined the launch of the 2024/25 Annual Report, 2026 Back to School appeal and the foundation’s new website.
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Stand Like Stone Leads National Philanthropy Reform with New Community Charity Trust
Stand Like Stone Foundation has been nationally recognised as one of the first four community foundations to establish a Community Charity Trust under landmark federal tax reforms.
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.
