Get To Know Us And Our Team
It’s always nice to know who the people are behind a business and who are the people you are allowing into your home to entertain your kids (or guests/staff and customers). So here we are, and we're really glad to meet you.
The Founders
Michelle Patterson
CEO & Pony Business Manager
I love life and no matter what it throw at me, I believe there’ll be something positive to gain. My motto is “Where there’s life, there’s hope, where there’s a will, there’s a way”. I have a busy house hold – 2 big boys, 2 dogs, 5 cats, and wait for it … 18 ponies & a wonderful husband. Now we're working on a big veggie patch.
Peter Patterson
Operations Manager & Balloonist
Mr Balloonatic has an amazing way with people and is therefore highly sought after by our regular annual customers or by referral. One of Melbourne's top balloon twisters, he's taught at national conventions and is Crown Casino's and Melbourne Football Club's preferred balloon twister.
The Team
Meet our core team of amazing kids entertainers! Not only are they great at what they do, they're genuinely friends too and we know you'll love having them at your party or event
Pony Parties, face painter
Sheridan
Sheridan is one of our very popular pony party managers and face painters and has been with us since 2017. She regularly competes on her own horses in eventing, dressage and showjumping. She also runs an equine massage and therapy business. Busy young lady she is.
face painter, henna artist
Nikki
The lovely Nikki is a beautiful face painter and always gets so many compliments on her natural talent ... and speed. She is also available for Henna art and again, her work is exquisite. You'll love Nikki's contagious smile, she's always so gentle and sweet with the kids.
magician, balloon twister
Surg
Surg is our resident magician, exceptional balloon twister and just all round good guy to have around. He has been on our team since 2014, his magic shows are very popular with many of our anual customers requesting his services every year. Surg is also our Santa.
Pony parties
Jakki
Jakki has been with us since 2014 and does a lot of our pony ride events and pony parties. Always popular, the little kids (and mums and dads) love her. She is an accomplished show jumper on her beautiful big horse Sprocket.
pony parties, face painter
Gemma
Gemma started with Balloonaversal as a pony party assistant when she was in year 7 and worked diligently with me for years - being thoroughly horse mad herself. Now trained as a face painter, Gemma is a delight to have on the team, the little kids adore her, she's also so sweet with the kids.
balloon twister, set designer
Lauren
Lauren is just gorgeous, what else can I say? A fun and talented balloon twister, she's always so joyful and positive and she makes everyone feel special and that's a truly wonderful gift to have. Invite her to your company event for an outstanding day.
pony parties, face painter
Gabby
Gabby is another long standing team member of Balloonaversal, having started as a pony assistant when she was in year 7. Now studying Veterinary Science, Gabby is one of our pony managers for kids parties and corporate events and is a lovely face painter and balloon twister.
pony parties, face painter
Angel
Angel is another pony party assistant who started with us as a youngster and has progressed to being a very accomplished face painter and bubble artist. She gets on exceptionly well with both the kids and the adults Another amazing little equestrian herself, Angel is a talented rider.
KIDS COMEDY, BALLOON TWISTER
Mark
Mark is a seasoned children’s entertainer whose roles include 'Captain Starlight’ at the Monash Children’s Hospital and as kids comedian ‘Mr Snotbottom.’ He recently won the silver medal for Australian Family Podcast of the year for ‘Mr Snotbottom’s Busy Bodies.’