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Documents — Your Private Co-Parenting Filing Cabinet

A private filing cabinet for every document that matters — court orders, parenting plans, Centrelink letters, medical and school records — organised and searchable.

Last updated: 05/06/2026

The Documents sub-category in Life Admin is your private filing cabinet — every important PDF, letter, photo and form, stored in one place and findable in seconds.

Where to find it Open Bloom → **Life Admin** → **Documents**.

What to store

  • Court orders and parenting plans
  • Centrelink letters, statements and decisions
  • Child support assessments and notices
  • Medicare and private health correspondence
  • Medical records, scripts, referrals, immunisation records
  • School reports, enrolment forms, NAPLAN results
  • Tax returns and notices of assessment
  • Lease agreements, insurance policies
  • Receipts for shared expenses (mirrors what's in the Finance Hub)
  • Legal correspondence

How it works

  • Upload PDFs, images or scans straight from your phone.
  • Organise into folders (Court, Centrelink, Medical, School, Finance, Legal).
  • Search by name, folder, or date.
  • Recently added documents surface on the Life Admin home dashboard.

Why it matters

  • Things vanish. Letters get lost in piles, emails get buried, phones get replaced. A dedicated, backed-up store is the only thing that actually survives.
  • Disputes need evidence. Court orders, signed parenting plans, Centrelink determinations — the only useful version is the one you can find when you need it.
  • Single point of truth. "Where's the latest court order?" becomes a 5-second answer, not a 30-minute hunt.

Privacy

Your Documents are private to your account. They aren't shared with the other parent, Services Australia, or anyone else unless you choose to export and send a file.

How to use it well

  • Scan letters the moment they arrive — phone camera is fine.
  • Use folder names you'll actually recognise in two years.
  • When something is superseded (new court order, updated parenting plan), keep both and label the old one "superseded."
  • Don't store passwords or banking details here — use a dedicated password manager.

A note on this page

Features described here reflect current Bloom app functionality. Specifics, naming and layout may evolve as the app improves — always check the app itself for the most up-to-date experience.

About Bloom

Bloom is a private, judgment-free app for single parents and co-parents in Australia — a calm space to track family life, mood, custody schedules and the mental load. Start here.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of documents should I store in Bloom?
Court orders, parenting plans, Centrelink letters, child support notices, medical and school records, receipts for shared expenses, and any legal correspondence.
Can I organise documents into folders?
Yes. Create folders for Court, Centrelink, Medical, School, Finance, Legal or anything else that fits your life.
Is the document store private?
Yes. Documents are private to your account and never shared unless you choose to export and send a file.
Should I store passwords here?
No — use a dedicated password manager for credentials. Bloom Documents is for letters, PDFs, scans and forms.

Disclaimer: This guide is general information only — not legal, financial, medical, psychological or government advice. It is intended as a starting point for separated and co-parenting families in Australia. Every family situation is different, and what works for one household may not be suitable, safe or applicable to another. Payment rates, thresholds and rules change — always confirm details with Services Australia (Centrelink) and seek advice from a qualified professional (lawyer, accountant, mediator, counsellor or GP) before acting on anything you read here. Bloom Co-Parenting, its founders and contributors accept no liability for any decisions made based on this content. If there are safety, family violence or urgent welfare concerns, contact 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or 000.