Back to School Program
Every child deserves to start school feeling confident, included and ready to learn — but for many families in the Limestone Coast, the cost of uniforms, shoes and supplies can be a real barrier. That’s why Stand Like Stone’s Back to School program provides vouchers to help kids access the essentials they need to thrive, thanks to generous support from our local community.
For 20 years, Stand Like Stone partnered with FRRR to deliver the Back to School program across the Limestone Coast — helping thousands of children start school with the essentials they need to thrive. Now proudly run as a locally funded initiative, the program continues to support vulnerable families by providing $50 vouchers for uniforms, shoes, stationery and school bags. In 2026, a total of 530 vouchers were distributed thanks to generous community donations. We’re now calling on local individuals, businesses and philanthropic partners to help us raise $30,000 to support 600 students in 2027. Every donation helps a child feel confident, included and ready to learn.
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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.
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.
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Friends of Stand Like Stone
A community of annual donors supporting Stand Like Stone’s operations and impact across the Limestone Coast.
Kingston Community School
Supporting past, present and future Kingston Community School students to pursue secondary and tertiary education.
Robe & Districts
Providing grants to charitable projects in the Robe and surrounding areas.
Dr Sue Charlton AM Memorial
Established in memory of Dr Sue Charlton AM, this sub‑fund supports initiatives that promote healthy hip development in babies born in or connected to the Limestone Coast.
Keith & District Healthcare Future Fund
Supporting charitable projects that benefit and future-proof the hospital and healthcare in Keith and district in honour of Mig Brookman.
CCW Memorial
Supporting disadvantaged students and the Millicent High School Pathways Centre through charitable grants and activities.
Keith Area School
Supporting past, present and future Keith Area School students to pursue secondary and tertiary education.
Grant High School
Supporting past, present and future Grant High School students to pursue secondary and tertiary education.
Millicent High School
Supporting past, present and future Millicent High School students to pursue secondary and tertiary education.
Mount Gambier High School
Supporting past, present and future Mount Gambier High School students to pursue secondary and tertiary education.
Brian Page Focis on Youth
Supporting educational opportunities for young people across the Limestone Coast, in honour of philanthropist Brian Page.
Monbulla School Hall Community Development
Supporting charitable organisations in the Penola Coonawarra district to build long-term sustainability.
Monbulla School Hall Youth Support
Established to assist young people connected to the greater Penola Coonawarra region who face financial barriers to education or skills development.
South East Disaster Relief
Supporting disaster relief and resilience-building initiatives across the Limestone Coast.
Lucindale Area School
Supporting students connected to Lucindale Area School to pursue education from early years through to tertiary study.
Limestone Coast Agri-Links Mental Health
Supporting mental health awareness and wellbeing in rural communities across the Limestone Coast.
Naracoorte Seeds
Supporting charitable projects that strengthen rural communities and outcomes across the Limestone Coast.
Poppy Crozier Memorial
Honouring Poppy’s love of the land by supporting agricultural education for Limestone Coast students.
Stand Like Stone General Fund
Supporting charitable projects and educational scholarships that benefit communities and students across the Limestone Coast.
de Nys Family Memorial
Supporting students from low-income families in the greater Mount Gambier area, in memory of Gerrit and Jansje de Nys.
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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.
