ndWILD MARDI GRAS NEUROINCLUSION POCKET GUIDE 

THE BIG RULES

• 6:45 PM: Road closures start. You cannot cross the street after
• Crowds: Stay on the edges of the group for a quicker exit
• No Umbrellas: Use a poncho or hoodie (sensory-friendly)

SENSORY SAFE ZONES

• Accessible Viewing: Flinders St (Entry via Short St)
• Quiet Room: Inside the Accessible area (run by Aspect)
• Sunflower Lanyard: Wear it so staff know you need extra space/time

SENSORY GEAR CHECK

• [ ] Earplugs/Loops (It will be 90dB+ near floats)
• [ ] Sunglasses (Floats have intense strobe/LED lights)
• [ ] Power Bank (Phone is your lifeline)
• [ ] Water & Snacks (Queues for food are very long)

GETTING OUT

• Wait 20 Mins: Don’t leave the second the last float passes. The exit rush is the most intense part. Wait for the first wave to clear.
• Accessible Shuttle: Runs between Central Station & Flinders St.
• Meeting Point: Pick a spot 2 blocks away from Oxford St to meet friends.

NEED HELP?

• Find a Volunteer (Bright shirts) or Security.
• Emergency: Call 000
• Feeling Overwhelmed? Head away from the music toward the back streets of Surry Hills. Stay with a friend!