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25/06 PROS Released for VIC Public Schools

The Public Record Office Victoria (PROV) has released a new financial records retention schedule: PROS 25/06 – Financial Management. This update replaces parts of the older PROS 07/01 schedule and brings a much clearer, more consistent approach to how Victorian PUBLIC schools must manage, retain, and dispose of finance-related records. What’s

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DE School Records Reform Program

The Department of Education’s School Records Reform Program is underway. Permanent and long-term records are being removed for secure central storage. But short-term records (under 15 years) remain the responsibility of schools.

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The High Stakes of Incorrect Record Destruction in Schools

Records management isn’t just about storage – it’s about compliance, security and safeguarding your school’s heritage. In Victoria, the improper destruction of school archives can lead to severe penalties under the Public Records Act 1973 (Vic). Note this act applies to both Public, Catholic and Independent schools! The Serious Stuff

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Retention schedules for School archiving

Another Term, Another Retention Change for VIC

It seems like only yesterday that we were advising of changes to the retention period for schools records in Victoria. Here we are in Term 2 2024 with a whole raft of new changes effective immediately! A newly update scheduled has been released – the 24/03 Retention and Disposal Authority

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South Australia Retention Changes

The Department for Education has announced the release of a new records retention schedule for offices and sites across South Australia, which supersedes all previous versions. This updated schedule, aimed at enhancing the management of educational records, is a critical update that revises the retention periods and reference numbers for

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Beaumaris Report & School Record Keeping

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

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Retention schedules for School archiving

Secondary School Retention Changes

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

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