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Ilse Martyns is leaning over an island bench in a modern kitchen, smiling. Beside her is a cup of tea that's stewing and a full vase of hydrangeas. Ilse has long, dark hair and is wearing a white knitted top.

Ilse Martyns

Ilse Martyns is a Sydney-based Marketing and Events Manager and mum of two. Alongside her career in the nightlife and events industry, she is a dedicated advocate for her daughter Amara, who lives with cerebral palsy and epilepsy. Ilse is passionate about building the right support systems and values for families that include both practical and flexible solutions, making everyday life more manageable where there are complex needs.

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Amara, who is a wheelchair user, has long dark hair that's been plaited. She's in a lounge room with her support worker. Her Hireup support worker, who has short blonde hair and is dressed in khaki, perches on the arm of the couch, assisting Amara with her tube feeding. Amara's smiling at her support worker, while her mum watches on from the kitchen.

12th October 2026

“Gives me real peace of mind”: How Ilse built a trusted support team for her daughter