Inspiring kindness and courage in the Limestone Coast through philanthropy

Blue lake, Mount Gambier

Working with the community for positive change today and sustainable impact for the future

Stand Like Stone is the Limestone Coast's own community foundation, leading philanthropy in the region to deliver initiatives that support people and communities to thrive. Our grants and scholarships support people and communities in country South Australia with a connection to the region and projects that contribute to the resilience and wellbeing of the community. Funds raised by Stand Like Stone are invested to provide a perpetual and growing resource for the region, with dividends delivered to the community through our grants, scholarships and other projects. You can help us make a difference!

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Ways to give

Give to an existing fund, establish a new fund, leave a gift that lasts beyond your lifetime, fundraise or partner with us. There are many ways to make a donation to support your community.

Apply for funding

From educational scholarships to community grants, explore the funding available through our foundation and find out how to apply.

Latest 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

2025 Year in Review

Celebrate impact, connection and community at our annual Year in Review event at Mount Gambier City Hall.

Success stories

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.

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

Our partners

Our sponsors are the backbone of our foundation, ensuring we have the necessary operational funding to continue to deliver outstanding outcomes for the Limestone Coast! Thank you to all our generous supporters.

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.