About Praxis Training Solutions
Empowering organisations with world-class, evidence-based training in trauma-informed behaviour support and crisis prevention.
Our Commitment to Excellence
Praxis Training Solutions is Australia's trusted provider of world-class, evidence-based training in trauma-informed behaviour support, crisis prevention, de-escalation, and relational practice. As an authorised provider of The Mandt System™ — an internationally recognised framework for promoting emotional, psychological, and physical safety — we support organisations across disability, health, education, justice, and community services to build safer, more respectful workplace cultures grounded in dignity and respect.
Our Mission
To empower organisations and individuals with practical skills, in-depth knowledge and structured pathways that align with positive behaviour support best practice and Australian regulatory expectations. We deliver comprehensive Mandt System™ training that enhances understanding of trauma-informed relational skills, effective communication, conflict resolution, quality assurance tools, and restraint reduction frameworks.
At Praxis Training Solutions, we believe real change begins with skilled people. Through interactive workshops, blended learning options and certification pathways, our expert instructors equip teams with the competence and confidence to prevent and respond to challenging situations in ways that support wellbeing and promote inclusion.
Whether you're seeking foundational training for frontline staff, advanced instructor certification, or organisation-wide implementation support, Praxis Training Solutions provides tailored, practical learning experiences designed to strengthen capability and create positive, sustainable impact across human-services settings.
Leading with Experience & Passion
Dedicated professionals committed to transforming behaviour support across Australia.
Ben Dowton
Behaviour Practitioner & Mandt System Instructor
Ben Dowton is a Behaviour Practitioner and Director at Lucid Minds Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), where he leads the delivery of person-centred, evidence-informed behaviour support that enhances quality of life and promotes positive outcomes for individuals, families, and organisations. With a deep commitment to dignity, respect and safety, Ben's work is grounded in best-practice principles that prioritise understanding behaviour as communication and supporting meaningful behaviour change.
As a Mandt System Instructor and Partner with Praxis Partners Australia, Ben delivers the internationally recognised Mandt System framework across Australia through Praxis Training Solutions. The Mandt System is grounded in Positive Behaviour Support and relational practice — emphasising healthy relationships, trauma-informed strategies, conflict resolution and prevention skills to reduce workplace risk and build safe environments for everyone.
Ben is also proud to be a founding member of the not-for-profit start-up All Access Motorsport, an initiative dedicated to increasing inclusivity in motorsport at all levels and for people of all capabilities. Motorsport has historically been a space with barriers to participation, and All Access Motorsport works to remove those barriers so that more people, regardless of ability, can be involved, contribute, and thrive within the sport.
Professional Highlights
- Director at Lucid Minds Positive Behaviour Support
- Certified Mandt System Instructor & Partner
- Founding Member of All Access Motorsport
- Specialist in trauma-informed, person-centred behaviour support
- Expert in NDIS compliance and positive behaviour frameworks
"Every person deserves support that enables them to flourish – in learning, work, community and life. My mission is to champion inclusive practice, strengthen capacity in services and organisations, and support culturally responsive, ethical behaviour support that makes a real difference."