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Smart Records Group is offering grants between $500 to $5000 to be used for the installation of Smart Stack Archiving systems and services for eligible Victorian Schools.

Safeguarding Students: Actionable Steps in Record-Keeping Following the Beaumaris Report In a comprehensive investigation into historical child sexual abuse, the Beaumaris Report and a broader inquiry shed light on harrowing experiences faced by survivors in Melbourne, Victoria.  The reports specifically honed in on Beaumaris Primary School, revealing disturbing instances of

Variation 1 of the 22/06 Retention and Disposal Authority for School Records has been released. There has been 3-4 changes that all public schools in Victoria need to be aware of. If you have any questions or queries about the below, please feel free to get in touch! Record Type Old

The In’s and Out’s of Document Scanning in Schools The move towards a paperless environment in schools is undeniably gaining traction. Document scanning offers the promise of reduced clutter, improved accessibility, and faster information retrieval. However, the decision to embark on this journey is not without its complexities, particularly in

COVID-19 Vaccination Information Records: COVID-19 vaccination information records refer to documentation related to an individual’s COVID-19 vaccination status. These records typically include details such as the individual’s name, date of birth, date(s) of vaccination, vaccine type administered, lot number, and any additional relevant information.  In schools, collecting vaccination records was

The Information Management Support Services (IMSS) Department for Education, Children & Young People (DECYP) have announced sweeping changes to the management and retention of student records and related long term (125 year retention) documents. These changes have taken place against the backdrop of Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child

In the ever-evolving world of education, it’s a paw-fect time for Victorian public schools to give their record-keeping strategies a modern makeover. Recent 22/06 retention changes by the Public Records Office, coupled with overworked staff and limited storage space are but some compelling reasons to include archiving school records in

What it means for Archives and Recordkeeping in Independent & Catholic Schools in Victoria

Smart Records Group is offering grants between $500 to $5000 to be used for the installation of Smart Stack Archiving systems and services for eligible Victorian Schools.

A brand new retention schedule has been released for Victorian Public Schools: PROS 22/06. This update came into effect on 11th of November 2022.
Victorian public schools must use the schedule to determine how long records need to be kept.