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.
Limestone Coast Environmental Resilience Sub-Fund launched with $20,000 raised at gala fundraiser
A sold‑out community event in Coonawarra launched the Limestone Coast Environmental Resilience Sub‑Fund, raising close to $20,000 to support grassroots environmental initiatives.
Community giving delivers more than $100,000 through Stand Like Stone Foundation Community Grants
Grants have been provided to 16 community projects across the Limestone Coast as part of our 2026 grants round, supporting local health and wellbeing initiatives, education, food relief, arts and culture and community spaces.
Sustainability expo inspires Kingston community
Stand Like Stone grant supports successful Waste Away from Lacepede Bay event.
Back to School 2026 – Local generosity supporting Limestone Coast students
More than 500 Limestone Coast students started the 2026 school year with the essentials they need, thanks to community‑funded Back to School vouchers distributed through local schools.
Thai cave rescue hero to feature at unique fundraiser
Australian of the Year Dr Richard Harris to lead gala Coonawarra launch of regional environmental resilience fund.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Little Big Stories
Grants and scholarships empower Limestone Coast locals to give back, creating meaningful, lasting community impact.
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.
