Sally Klose Strategic Solutions

18/04/2026

A perfect Autumn day in Robe, reminding us why it's one of SA's favourite holiday spots. I was visiting to learn about childcare (or the lack of) in Robe and the Council's vision for the future of childcare in their community.

14/04/2026

Starting tomorrow (Wednesday15/4) What the F with Steph Schmidt - Farm.Life.Psych.

17/03/2026

At the Grains Research and Development Corporation, National Grower Network Forum held at Lucindale, I was invited to provide an update on MacKillop Farm Management Group's GRDC funded projects, which are:

🌱 NGN Getting the most out of barley in mixed farming systems on the Upper Limestone Coast
🌱MLA GRDC Legumes in Mixed Farming Rotations
🌱Weed Management Initiative in partnership with Adelaide University
🌱Hyper Profitable Crops - cereal paddock benchmarking and innovation groups, in parternship with FAR Australia
🌱Spreader, Sprayer and Harvester set up workshops

Thanks GRDC for the opportunity and for investing in the MacKillop Farm Management Group (MFMG). More information on MFMG projects is available at https://www.mackillopgroup.com.au/index.cfm?module=blog&topic=Cropping&category_code=8107

13/03/2026

Swinging with the Stars is the major fundraising event for Stand Like Stone Foundation, one of my passion projects.

The event pairs local personalities with trained dancers for a night of courage, community and celebration, with all funds raised staying in the Limestone Coast.

This year a colleague of mine and Naracoorte local, Justine Drew is dancing to raise funds for the Naracoorte Seeds Sub-Fund which strengthens regional wellbeing, agricultural resilience and positive community outcomes.

If you’re able to you can support Justine by:

💃Attend a fundraising event, 28 March – Wokka’s Famous Bootcamp with Naracoorte Health & Fitness Centre
💃Donate goods or services
💃Spread the word and say hi at the Naracoorte Fringe Street party tomorrow
💃Attend the main event 27 June at The Barn Palais
💃Donate cash via the QR code or at https://www.standlikestone.com.au/news/stars-of-swinging-with-the-stars-2026-announced

11/03/2026

What makes a good workshop, conference or meeting venue and why does it matter?

I was reflecting on this question at the FaB Mentor gathering in February.

It matters because participants who come along to your events have given up their time to attend - in return we need to value their attendance, by providing a comfortable venue. Likewise presenters appreciate a venue with good facilities.

What makes the venue 'good' for a participant? Here's some of my list:

😊 There are windows - which provide natural light and an outlook (rather than feeling trapped in a room)
😊 Good coffee and tea (tea drinkers are often forgotten about)
😊 Good food
😊 Easy parking
😊 There is space to move
😊 The room is accessible for everyone
😊 Not too cold and not too hot

What makes the venue 'good' for the event organiser? All of the above plus:

😊 the less equipment we need to bring the better. Therefore I appreciate good tech that is user friendly - think screen and projector and other 😊 equipment is available on site - white board
😊 the room is setup for us
😊 catering is provided on site
😊 it's affordable and where possible I prefer to use community facilities, this is our way of supporting community organisations

04/03/2026

Thanks Australian Wool Innovation for inviting me along, in my role as a FaB Mentor to the Sticky Beak Day at Wangolina focused on rebuilding ewe numbers, Managing ewes for productivty and profitability.

At the workshop four options were discussed:

🐑 Buying ewes - dry/scanned in lamb

🐑 Retain more stock - older ewes / ewe lambs

🐑 Joining ewe lambs

🐑 Accelerated joining

We also had a 'sticky beak' at the sheep yards on the property.

The workshop provided a holistic examination of each option - examining the strategy, finances and animal nutrition.

28/02/2026

Come along for a free meal this Thursday (5/3) at Kingston Football Club - A Night of Connection, Comedy, and Mental Health Education.

Bring your mates and enjoy an evening of conversation, connection, and practical tools for recognising and managing mental distress.

Hear from former AFL Captain Tom Jonas, laugh with The Beautiful Bogan – Marc Ryan, and walk away with real strategies to support yourself and others.

Mates Meals and Mental Health Program – Kingston COSTFree (Meal Included) DATEThursday, 5th of March, 6pm – 9pm LOCATIONKingston Football Club, 46 East Terrace, Kingston SE 5275 You’re Invited: A Night of Connection, Comedy, and Mental Health Education In the face of drought, Breakthrough Ment...

26/02/2026

Australia's Greatest Conman documentary is a masterclass in poor governance and a reminder to anyone involved in decision making the importance of asking questions and to verifying the answers. Being on a board is not just about sitting around a board table, it's also about getting out and about to understand the organisation's activities.

Watch Australia's Greatest Conman? for free with SBS On Demand, your ultimate destination for diverse entertainment. Stream now!

05/02/2026

Congratulations to all winners and finalists of the Grain Producers SA Grain Industry Awards, particularly Limestone Coast and MacKillop Farm Management Group: farmers Bruce McLean (Sustainability Award) and Jeremy Lush (Young Grain Producer of the Year) and agronomist Adam Hancock (Innovation Award) for being selected as finalists.

The dinner was a wonderful event celebrating the SA Grain Industry. The key messages from the winners and finalists was the importance of the South Australian grain industry in feeding the world, that family support is critical to the success of their operations and valuing and being involved in community activities.

Pictured below Jeremy

29/01/2026

Today we farewelled a champion of the community, Dr Susan Lyndsay Charlton AM.

Sue was instrumental in establishing the Limestone Coast’s Community Foundation - Stand Like Stone. Sue was deeply committed to spreading the message of community philanthropy and to sharing her vision for the region: a locally led organisation, built on sustainable funds, supporting local solutions and creating long term change.

Sue took every opportunity to speak to everyone and anyone, and she was formidable in garnering support for Stand Like Stone. As the inaugural Chair – or Chairman as Sue preferred (a story for another day), Sue led Stand Like Stone through its formative years, from its launch in October 2004 until December 2014. I was privileged to serve as the Executive Officer for seven of these years.

During Sue’s leadership there were many “firsts”: the first grants distributed to the community; the first scholarships award to students; the first $1 million raised by the community for the community; the establishment of Stand Like Stone’s major fundraising event, Swinging with the Stars; and the celebration of Stand Like Stone’s first decade.

Sue’s vision and leadership extended well beyond the Limestone Coast. She strengthened the national network of community foundations as a founding member, Director and Chair of Australian Community Philanthropy, now Community Foundations Australia and spent many years advocating for changes that would enable community foundations, particularly in rural communities, to have greater impact.

Sue maintained her passion for Stand Like Stone and community philanthropy throughout her life. It was an honour to share part of the journey with Sue. As Stand Like Stone enters its twenty second year, Sue leaves knowing that her vision has been realised and will endure.

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

Read Stand Like Stone's tribute at https://www.standlikestone.com.au/news/vale-dr-sue-charlton-am

Photo - Sue at Stand Like Stone's 2005 AGM.

24/01/2026

Education unlocks opportunity, breaks cycles of poverty and empowers children to reach their full potential. This is why at the Stand Like Stone Foundation we are committed to raising funds for the Back to School program - providing a gift of a $50 voucher to support students return to school in the Limestone Coast. Please consider supporting this program.

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 – 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐟𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 💙

Thanks to the generosity of our Limestone Coast community, we’ve reached $15,000 in our Back to School appeal – halfway to our $30,000 goal.
Every donation so far is helping remove barriers for local children, ensuring they can start the school year with the basics so many of us take for granted – uniforms, shoes, stationery and confidence.
With one week to go, we’re asking our community to help us take the next step.
Every contribution, big or small, will help us support more children to start the school year ready to learn, belong and thrive.
If you’ve already donated, thank you – your kindness is making a real difference. If you’re able to give, now is the time when your support can have the greatest impact.
👉 standlikestone.supporterhub.net.au/donations/backtoschool2026
Together, we can make sure more children start school feeling prepared, supported and ready for the year ahead.