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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.

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

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 with a whole raft of new changes effective immediately! A newly update scheduled has been released – the 24/03 Retention and Disposal Authority for

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

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