Appointment details
| 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 DSA Mentoring Services Limited Macquarie Employment Training Service Limited Collectively ('the Companies') |
| Office | Sydney |
| 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.
Creditor meetings
First meeting of creditors
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).
Second meeting of creditors
The Second Meeting of Creditors (PDF 560KB) will be held on 2 December 2021 at 10:00 (AEST)
Creditor communications
Information and circulars for creditors.
Information for employees
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
Information for participants
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.
Information for members
Information and circulars for members.
Court documents
Court directions proceedings and documentation relating to this matter.
Fair Entitlements Guarantee (FEG)
General information for claimants: Fair Entitlements Guarantee website
ASIC insolvency material
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission provides resources on insolvency for directors, practitioners, employees, creditors and investors.
Support
Coping with the emotional impact of financial distress.
Beyond Blue
The beyondblue Support Service provides confidential, one-on-one counselling with a trained mental health professional.
Phone: 1300 22 4636
Lifeline
Phone: 13 11 14 Australia-wide
Online crisis support chat (7:00pm to 4:00am daily)
