25/11/2025
Looking back at where we started feels surreal!
Back in 2019, when we discovered the PEERS® Program and decided to bring it to Australia, we had no idea what this journey would look like. We just knew in our hearts that this evidence-based program could make a real difference.
We'll never forget the excitement and nerves we felt running that very first in-person PEERS Training Conference in Sydney. Standing in front of that room, we kept thinking: "This is it. This is the start of something meaningful." But honestly? We had no idea just how far this would take us.
Then 2020 hit, and like everyone else, we had to pivot. Running our second training completely remotely via Zoom tested us in ways we hadn't expected, but it also showed us that this work could reach even further than we'd imagined.
From there, we kept building. We rebranded to Definition Diverse so we could offer more to our community. We expanded our training programs to include adolescents, young adults, and preschoolers. We created Australian-adapted role-play videos. We've now trained over 800 people globally in the PEERS® Program.
But what keeps us going isn't just the milestones but it's YOU. It's the professionals who trust us to equip them with the tools to change lives. It's the families and young people whose social worlds are transformed through this work.
We're so passionate about what we do, and we're just getting started. Here's to the next chapter ahead! 💙
What's been your biggest "this is just the beginning" moment? We'd love to hear from you in the comments.
— Inez & Beverley
