Impact

Impact

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

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.

Celebrating Impact, Shaping the Future
October 20, 2026

Celebrating Impact, Shaping the Future

Stand Like Stone will celebrate the impact of community support at its Year in Review event.

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Stand Like Stone Scholarships Open 1 October
September 25, 2026

Stand Like Stone Scholarships Open 1 October

Stand Like Stone’s scholarship round opens on 1 October, providing financial support to help Limestone Coast students achieve their education goals in 2027.

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New partnership launched to preserve and enhance the historic Robe Institute
September 24, 2026

New partnership launched to preserve and enhance the historic Robe Institute

New partnership launches dedicated fund to preserve, restore and enhance the historic Robe Institute for future generations.

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Limestone Coast community foundation calls for Board nominations
September 8, 2026

Limestone Coast community foundation calls for Board nominations

Help shape the future of local philanthropy by joining the Stand Like Stone Foundation Board.

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2026 grant round opens
August 28, 2026

2026 grant round opens

Community organisations are invited to apply for Stand Like Stone grants, turning local ideas into lasting Limestone Coast impact.

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Free Hip Screening Now Available for Babies in Mount Gambier
August 27, 2026

Free Hip Screening Now Available for Babies in Mount Gambier

Honouring Dr Sue Charlton AM's legacy through improved access to infant hip screening across the Limestone Coast.

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.

September 9, 2024

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.

August 30, 2024

'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.

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August 24, 2024

20 Years of Giving Back – Stand Like Stone Foundation celebrates milestone anniversary

Stand Like Stone show how even small gestures—like a $50 voucher—can create powerful, lasting change.

August 23, 2024

From tragedy to triumph, Sarah aims high with Stand Like Stone scholarship

After losing her father at 14, Sarah Dally overcame hardship to pursue elite cycling and neuroscience, supported by a $10,000 Stand Like Stone scholarship that eased her move to university.

January 1, 2019

Little Big Stories

Grants and scholarships empower Limestone Coast locals to give back, creating meaningful, lasting community impact.

Reports

Newsletter archive

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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.