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.

Stand Like Stone Leads National Philanthropy Reform with New Community Charity Trust
November 11, 2025

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.

Poppy Crozier’s Legacy Endures as First Scholarship Recipient Completes Transformative Agricultural Placement
November 7, 2025

Poppy Crozier’s Legacy Endures as First Scholarship Recipient Completes Transformative Agricultural Placement

Charlie Hannemann has completed the inaugural Poppy Crozier Memorial Agriculture Scholarship, honouring a friendship and Poppy’s legacy in the Limestone Coast.

Modern tools, timeless mission: Stand Like Stone awarded City of Mount Gambier grant to strengthen digital impact
October 22, 2025

Modern tools, timeless mission: Stand Like Stone awarded City of Mount Gambier grant to strengthen digital impact

Stand Like Stone Foundation has been awarded a $10,000 Community Strengthening Grant through the City of Mount Gambier’s 2025/2026 Grants and Sponsorship Program.

Swinging with the Stars 2025 smashes previous records to raise $211,000
June 30, 2025

Swinging with the Stars 2025 smashes previous records to raise $211,000

A night of dance and generosity with Adam “Hoggett” Merrett named People’s Choice and Brody Virgo and Amelia Clark taking top honours.

SOLD OUT Swinging With The Stars event to boost Limestone Coast community foundation’s impact
June 26, 2025

SOLD OUT Swinging With The Stars event to boost Limestone Coast community foundation’s impact

Eight local stars will hit the dance floor at a sold-out gala this Saturday, raising vital funds for Limestone Coast communities through Stand Like Stone’s major annual fundraiser, Swinging With The Stars.

New CEO to drive impact of Limestone Coast’s dedicated community foundation
June 18, 2025

New CEO to drive impact of Limestone Coast’s dedicated community foundation

Jason Wallace has been appointed CEO of the Stand Like Stone Foundation, bringing extensive regional experience and a passion for community impact as the foundation enters a new phase of philanthropic growth.

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.

January 1, 2019

Little Big Stories

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

Reports

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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.