Coaching & Family Support
Specialist coaching support for parents, families and individuals seeking practical guidance, stronger connection and calmer homes.

Desiree Wikaira
PARENTING SPECIALIST | LIFE COACH | EDUCATOR
Desiree Wikaira is a highly respected Parenting Specialist, Life Coach and educator with more than 45 years of experience supporting children, parents, educators and families across Australia and New Zealand.
Her approach is warm, practical and deeply relational, helping families move from chaos to calm and from surviving to thriving.
How Desiree Can Support You
Parenting Support
Practical strategies and guidance for everyday parenting challenges
Emotional Regulation
Tools to help children understand, manage and express emotions.
Anxiety & Nervous System Support
Helping children and families feel safe, calm and connected.
NDIS & Special Needs Support
Compassionate support for neurodiverse and special needs families.
Family Connection & Communication
Strengthening relationships and creating calmer, happier homes.
Experience & Background
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45+ years in education, training and coaching
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Extensive experience supporting children and families within NDIS and special needs
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Founder of Simply Talking and creator or the Simply Talking with Grammy parent coaching programme
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Author of I Want Screen Time - a children's book to help families reduce screen-time conflict
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Delivered workshops, seminars and group programs for parents, educators and communities
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Culturally responsive, strengths-based and family-centred approched