LT O’Connor Fund

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Established to recognise Leigh O'Connor's extensive work as a founder of Generations in Jazz.

The LT O'Connor Sub Fund was established in 2007 to provide scholarships for reasons of merit in the area of music to people identifying with the Limestone Coast to further their experiences and knowledge in music

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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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Community giving assists 15 community projects across the Limestone Coast
October 2025

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.

Limestone Coast students provided with a funding boost for study in 2025
October 2025

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.

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

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.