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
$2k
Cfmeu Vic/tas Branch
$1,000
Total Piping & Mechanical
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.
$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
360 Personnel
$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
$500
Blackcap
$500
Stephen Little Constructions
$400
Billie Hodgson
Good on you mate
$400
Ryan White
$400
Timmy Clark
$350
The Engineering Company
$300
Frontline Electrical
Great work Baxter
$250
Acr (aus) Pty Ltd
$250
Health And Safety Nation
$250
Emission Treatment Solutions
$250
Josh Willie Mp
Great to meet you today Baxter and keep up the good work!
$250
David O'byrne
Great work Baxter, amazing work.
$200
Cloverside Murray Greys
$150
Sheepy Williams
$150
Selfs Point Crew
$120
Jerry Rockliff
$100
Sheepy W
$100
John Toohey
Happy to donate to such a great cause
$100
Fraser Pyke
$100
Anonymous
$100
Safety Steve
Keep making the world a better place
$100
Axel Hunt
$100
Anonymous
$100
Jordan Toussaint
Love your work bud. It’s an awesome thing
$100
Rwcp
$100
Josh Gallimore
$100
Greg Sharp
❤️😘
$80
Dion Able
Well done mate
$78
Jake Turner
$60
Greg Sharp
Much love
$60
Sarah Young
$60
Todd Lewis
Greaf work nuddy
$50
Aaron Warn
Well done Baxter, we need more people like you in the world.
$50
Carl Laffey
$50
Max Warshawsky
Love your work Baxter!
$50
Jezza
$50
Sam Blackaby
$50
Anthony Shearing
$50
Wesley Sampson
$50
Bill Hanley
$50
Lucas Schupp
$50
Jamie Burton
Hey mate I work for tpm not sure how to go about raffle tickets my number is 0432926460
$50
Brodie Knight
$50
Campbell Thomason
Love your work mate 🤙🏻
$50
Oliver Whitton
Well done
$50
Chaz Knight
$50
Drew Warren
$50
Matilda Evans
$50
Seth Williamson
$50
Peter Amesz
Onya Baxter Your a Legend
$50
Tom Wiencke
On ya legend
$50
Phil Niekamp
$50
Jared Turbill
Keep up the great work
$50
Declan Varapodio
$50
Thomas Witek
$50
Josh Lynch
Love u
$50
Adam Sherrin
Well done legend
$50
Jason Bryan
Nice one !
$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
Kalum Krautz
Told you I’d pay later shagger🤙🏻
$50
Kay Shegog
Well done.amazing young man
$50
Sam Coles
Well done Baxter
$50
Genesis Meir-anderson
Great Work 👍
$50
Harry Featherstone
Love it
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Alphious
$50
Dion Vanson
🤘
$50
Jonathon Gourlay
$40
Kristy Enslow
Fantastic effort for the time invested to raise funds and awareness for such a great local organisation.
$40
Lee Roberts
$40
Sam Durkin
$40
Zachery Thompson
$40
Zac Skeels
$40
Brad Haney
$40
Dave Scott
$40
Anonymous
$40
Matt Falconer
Doing good work mate, keep it up!!
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B
$40
Laura A
$40
Sam Janes
$40
Brent Clifford
$40
Daniel Mazey
$40
David Penneyston
$40
Stewart Edward
$40
Jack Ross
$40
Henry Coleman
$40
Willaim
$40
Kosta Vasileiou
Well done Mate
$40
Wade Herlihy
$40
Xavier Brudenell
$40
Michael Harris
Raffle tickets
$40
Joelene Newman
Baxter this is amazing buddy congratulations!!
$40
Joe Shorrock
$40
David Hayes
$40
Benjamin Goodwin
$40
Andrew Monks
$40
Jae Mcdermott
$40
Craig Griffiths
$40
James Austin
$40
Ed Salter
$40
Anonymous
Great work
$40
Beau Williams
Respect
$40
Ethan Dare
$40
Harry Featherstone
$40
Greg Sharp
😘
$40
Anonymous
$40
Michael Chadwick
God bless
$40
Logan Noye
$40
Lewis Kenny
$40
Lachlan Marion
$40
Reuben Shelverton
$40
Zac Walker
$40
Aj B
$40
Ryan Doyle
5 x tickets for $40 please
$39
Todd Lewis
Proud of you mate
$39
Declan Wilson
$39
Jason Young
Good work mate !
$39
Jordan Toussaint
$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
Jordan Roberts
$39
Adam Shackcloth
$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
Josh Gallimore
$30
Cooper Anderson
$30
George Auchterlonie
$30
James Austin
$30
Anonymous
$30
Thk Service's
Cheers mate Good on ya
$30
Josh Gallimore
$30
Lucas Schupp
Great cause
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Axel Hunt
$30
Andrew Monks
$30
Harrison Henry
$30
Harry F
$30
Anonymous
$30
Anonymous
$30
Brice Rowlandson
$30
Harry Featherstone
$30
Mark Weeding
$30
Anonymous
$30
Ryan Hanlon
$30
Noah Hassett
$30
Zac Skeels
$30
Adam Sherrin
Good on you mate!
$30
Blake Marino
$30
Shaun Queen
Bloody Legend
$30
Josh Gallimore
$30
Zak Knight
Great job mate
$30
Kate Blizzard
You are amazing Baxter, so happy we could support you in some way to maje this day happen keep up the great work!!
$25
Leo Riley Smith
$25
Theresa Ring
Bloody great idea. Good luck
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Ben Fahey
$20
Samuel Francis
$20
Joe Niddrie
$20
Ethan Monks
$20
Jason Young
$20
Aaron Mcrae
$20
Scott Dodge
Great work Baxter!!
$20
George Auchterlonie
$20
Anonymous
$20
Laura Barwick
$20
Reeve Family
Great cause Baxter Congrats on your recent award! From the Reeve family
$15
Anonymous
$10
Anonymous
$10
Andrew Clark
$10
Anonymous
$10
Isaac Bateman
$10
Quinton
$10
Daniel Gray
$10
Lucía Casado
$5
Anonymous
$5
Trae Stennings
You da man
Well done Baxter for encouraging workers to speak up, check in on each other and reach out for support. Looking after our workmates means supporting their mental health, on and off the job. In Solidarity, CFMEU Vic/Tas