Appointment type
Voluntary Administration
Appointment date
25 August 2021
Appointees
Gayle Dickerson, James Dampney and Peter Gothard
Companies subject to Administration
Disability Services Australia Limited
ACN 002 507 655
ABN 35 002 507 655
DSA Mentoring Services Limited
ACN 629 308 881
ABN 47 629 308 881
Macquarie Employment Training Service Limited
ACN 643 269 112
Collectively ('the Companies')
Office
Sydney
Enquiries
Disability Services Australia Limited
Email: AU-FMDSA@kpmg.com.au
DSA Mentoring Services Limited
Email: AU-FMDSAmentoring@kpmg.com.au
Macquarie Employment Training Service Limited
Email: AU-FMMET@kpmg.com.au
Background information
On 25 August 2021, Gayle Dickerson, James Dampney and Peter Gothard of KPMG were appointed as Administrators of the Companies. The Administrators want to reassure all stakeholders the Companies will continue to deliver its services to its participants on a normal basis and in accordance with the current NSW public health orders, while we undertake an immediate assessment of the Companies. The ongoing care and support of participants is our first and foremost priority and we are working closely with all stakeholders to ensure that quality of care is maintained.Add background information here
Meetings
The First Meeting of Creditors was held via teleconference on Monday, 6 September 2021 at 2:00pm (AEST). For further information, read the Minutes of Meeting – 6 May 2021 (PDF 717KB).
The Second Meeting of Creditors (PDF 560KB) was held on 2 December 2021 at 10:00 (AEST)
Communications
Information and circulars for creditors.
Updated Annexure K to Voluntary Administrators’ Report to Creditors – 24 November 2021
Disability Services Australia Ltd
Cover letter – Voluntary Administrators’ Report to Creditors – 24 November 2021
Disability Services Australia Ltd
Letter to Creditors – Extension of S439A Convening Period – 22 September 2021
Disability Services Australia Limited
Notice to Stakeholders – Application to Extend Convening Period – 14 September 2021
Disability Services Australia Limited
We provide answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) for employees of Disability Services Australia Limited, DSA Mentoring Services Limited, and Macquarie Employment Training Service Limited.
For information on the Fair Entitlements Guarantee (FEG) for claimants, visit: Fair Entitlements Guarantee website.
We provide answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) for participants of Disability Services Australia Limited, DSA Mentoring Services Limited, and Macquarie Employment Training Service Limited.
Court documents
Court directions proceedings and documentation relating to this matter.
Support
ASIC Insolvency material
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) provides resources on insolvency for directors, practitioners, employees, creditors and investors.
Visit the ASIC website to find out more.
Fair Entitlements Guarantee (FEG)
You may be eligible for FEG assistance. General information for claimants can be found here:
https://www.dewr.gov.au/fair-entitlements-guarantee.
Beyond Blue
beyondblue offers some useful resources for people struggling with the emotional impact of financial distress. The beyondblue Support Service provides confidential, one-on-one counselling with a trained mental health professional.
Phone: 1300 22 4636
Lifeline
Lifeline offers phone crisis counselling for people who are experiencing financial and emotional hardship.
Phone: 13 11 14 Australia-wide
Online crisis support chat (7:00pm to 4:00am daily)
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