I'm proud to be supporting Lifeline
I’m raising funds for Lifeline because I believe no apprentice, tradie or young worker should ever feel like they have to face their struggles alone.
Working in the trades can be rewarding, but it can also come with enormous pressure. Long hours, financial stress, workplace pressure, relationship problems and the expectation to simply “toughen up” can make it incredibly difficult for people to speak about what they’re going through.
I want to help change that.
Through my Tools Down, Talk Up initiative, I want to take the conversation around mental health directly into the trades — onto worksites, into schools, at trade expos and into the wider community.
A major part of this is supporting Lifeline, an organisation that provides vital crisis support to Australians when they need someone to talk to.
Where your donation goes
Every donation raised through this fundraiser will help support Lifeline and its work providing crisis support and suicide prevention services.
My goal is to use my platform as a tradesperson and advocate to raise awareness, start conversations and encourage people to reach out for help before they reach breaking point.
I’ll also be using upcoming media opportunities, public speaking, expos and industry events to promote the importance of mental health and encourage apprentices and tradies to look after themselves and their mates.
Why I’m doing this
I don’t want “How are you?” to just become something we say.
I want people to actually stop, listen and be there for each other.
You don't have to be a mental health expert to make a difference. Sometimes simply noticing that your mate isn't themselves, asking the question and being willing to listen can be the first step towards getting someone the help they need.
Put the tools down. Talk up. Check in. Speak up.
If you can donate, no matter how small, you’ll be helping support an organisation that is there for Australians when they need it most.
Thank you for supporting me, Tools Down, Talk Up and Lifeline.
Baxter Lewis
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A MASSIVE THANK YOU
I just want to take a moment to say a massive thank you to every single person who has donated to my Tools Down Talk Up – Lifeline fundraiser.
Every donation, no matter the amount, means more than you probably realise. You’re not just donating money — you’re helping support a cause that can genuinely save lives.
I want to give a massive shoutout to
Wicked workwear for being a major sponsors
Cord boys for a major sponsor
Sitckerwarehouse Cambridge
And the constant amount of everyday people donating money in a time where money is tough.
Working in the trades has given me an incredible career, great mates and so many opportunities, but I also know that behind the banter, the long days and the tough exterior, there are people struggling in silence.
That’s why I started Tools Down Talk Up — to get people talking, break down the stigma around mental health and raise as much money as possible for Lifeline.
I’m incredibly proud to be representing Tasmania as the 2026 Skills Tasmania Apprentice of the Year, and I want to use the platform I’ve been given to make a real difference, particularly for the people working in our trades and construction industries.
To everyone who has donated, shared the fundraiser, supported the initiative, offered prizes or simply taken the time to have a conversation about mental health — thank you.
This is only the beginning.
Let’s keep talking. Let’s keep checking in on each other. And most importantly, let’s make sure no one feels like they have to go through it alone.
Tools Down. Talk Up. ❤️
#ToolsDownTalkUp #Lifeline #MentalHealth #Trades #Construction #TalkAboutIt #CheckInOnYourMates
Thank you to my Sponsors
$1,000
Total Piping & Mechanical
$1,000
Optimo Group
$1,000
Optimo Group
From all of Optimo Group. Let's check in on one another.
$1,000
Rosetta Group
Keep up the great work Baxter.... great work for a very important cause!
$1,000
Jason Bryan
Proud of you, Baxter, and the effort you’re putting into supporting others. You’re a credit to yourself, your family and our Frontline team. Happy to get behind you and such an important cause. Keep up the great work, mate!
$1,000
Wicked Workwear
Wicked Workwear are a proud Tasmanian Family Owned Business supporting Baxter's awareness for young men and women in construction and trades. Please join us to help Baxter achieve his goal.
$500
Bec Thomas
On behalf of the people of Elwick, CONGRATULATIONS Baxter on your vision and the actions you are taking to inspire vulnerability and prompt honest conversations about mental health. It was great to meet you today and I’m proud to sign up as a Tools Down Talk Up Supporter Partner, raising funds for Lifeline. All the very best for the national awards, and for Nov 4. I’m sorry I can’t be there, but I look forward to continuing to promote this worthy cause and your achievements. With kindness, Bec Thomas MLC
$300
Frontline Electrical
Great work Baxter
$250
Josh Willie Mp
Great to meet you today Baxter and keep up the good work!
$150
Sheepy Williams
$150
Selfs Point Crew
$100
Fraser Pyke
$100
Jordan Toussaint
Love your work bud. It’s an awesome thing
$100
Greg Sharp
❤️😘
$80
Dion Able
Well done mate
$60
Greg Sharp
Much love
$50
Josh Lynch
Love u
$50
Benjamin Mitchell
Go you good thing.
$50
Todd & Belinda Lewis
Proud of you mate
$50
Ray And Chris Que
What a Fantastic course,Baxter I hope you reach your goal 💕
$50
Clinton Badger
Good work
$50
Kay Shegog
Well done.amazing young man
$50
Sam Coles
Well done Baxter
$50
Alphious
$50
Jonathon Gourlay
$39
Jason Young
Good work mate !
$39
Harrison Henry
$39
Lewis Kenny
Love the cause!
$39
Andrew
Zaddy 💦
$39
Michael Chadwick
$39
Logan Noye
$39
David Neads
$39
Jackson Gill
❤️
$39
Kelly Figgel
Great to see a young man wanting to make a difference. Well done Baxter.
$39
Kate
What you're doing Baxter is amazing! Being in the trades can be tuff but you're making a big difference!
$30
Cooper Anderson
$30
George Auchterlonie
$30
Anonymous
$30
Josh Gallimore
$30
Lucas Schupp
Great cause
$30
Harry F
$30
Brice Rowlandson
$30
Mark Weeding
$30
Ryan Hanlon
$25
Theresa Ring
Bloody great idea. Good luck
$20
Reeve Family
Great cause Baxter Congrats on your recent award! From the Reeve family
TPM is proud to support Baxter, Tools Down, Talk Up and Lifeline. A great initiative raising awareness and encouraging our industry to speak up, check in and look out for our mates.