Neuroinclusion with ndWILD

Are you watching the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade right now? Maybe you are on Oxford Street, marching in the Parade, or at home watching on the ABC and feeling a little bit off?

When the lights and noise start to trigger structural overwhelm, your brain is essentially buffering. It is trying to process a sensory tsunami all at once. Use these three ndWILD resets to stay in the game.

1. The Filter

The Move: Limit the input. Pop on sunglasses, use earplugs, or just close your eyes for 30 seconds.

The Goal: Give your nervous system a hard reset by cutting the feed.

2. The Anchor

The Move: Get grounded. Lean hard against a wall, sit on the deck, or give your own arms a firm, steady squeeze.

The Goal: Physical pressure sends a “you are here” signal to the brain, reducing the fight-or-flight response.

3. The Spotter

The Move: Zoom in. Pick a Side-Quest like finding three people in lime green or the single best DIY sign in the crowd.

The Goal: Focusing on one tiny detail mutes the chaotic big picture and gives your brain a task it can actually finish.

Why Neuroinclusion Matters

ndWILD is dedicated to enabling spaces where all people don’t just exist they thrive. Our Neuroinclusion Guide is a blueprint for radical accessibility.

ndWILD Mardi Gras Neuroinclusion –
The Pocket Guide

Download our single page cheat sheet here. If you’re heading to The Parade take a screen shot, set it as your lock screen, keep it handy.

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ndWILD Mardi Gras Neuroinclusion Guide

Check out our full neuroinclusion guide here. The full guide will open in a new tab.

Download ndWILD’s full Mardi Gras Neuroinclusion Guide (PDF)

Fuelled by Community Leaders

We are proud to announce that WILD is able to attend Mardi Gras in 2026 thanks to the incredible support of the below sponsors. Their backing ensures our community’s voice is represented loud and proud on Oxford Street.

Aventious is a long-term ally of the WILD vision and a Major Sponsor for our 2026 Parade entry. Their backing ensures our community’s voice is represented loud and proud on Oxford Street.

Thanks to a generous QANTAS Regional Grant, distance is no longer a barrier. We are flying regional neurodivergent LGBTQIA+ marchers to Sydney to ensure our vision represents all Australians everywhere.

We are excited to announce EMPACT as a major sponsor for our inaugral Mardi Gras. Trust, Impact, Curiosity, Courage and Care are EMPACT’s core values and we here at WILD could not be more here for it.

Everway’s vision of “unlocking the full potential of every person” is so close to our hearts at WILD. With Everway’s immensely generous sponsorship WILD can continue to amplify our message.

As a key founding member of WILD, Executive Functioning Leadership, continues to lead the way with making change for all people. EFL’s Sponsorship and Leadership has enabled WILD’s vision from day 1.