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.

Charlie continues Poppy’s legacy through memorial scholarship
February 26, 2025

Charlie continues Poppy’s legacy through memorial scholarship

Agricultural studies cut tragically short by the death of Tatiara student Poppy Crozier will be continued by her lifelong friend Charlie Hannemann, following his announcement as the first recipient of a Stand Like Stone Foundation memorial scholarship in her honour.

Limestone Coast students provided with a funding boost for study in 2025
January 31, 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.

Community giving assists 15 community projects across the Limestone Coast
January 17, 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.

School vouchers support Limestone Coast families
January 6, 2025

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
December 13, 2024

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
November 1, 2024

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.

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.

October 21, 2025

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.

October 18, 2024

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.

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.

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.

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.