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To-Do List — The Open Loops, One Place

One plain list for every form, call, payment and follow-up — surfaced on your Life Admin home so the most important items are always visible.

Last updated: 05/06/2026

The To-Do list is a sub-category of Life Admin — a single, plain list of every open loop in your life, from Centrelink forms to "call the school" to "pay the orthodontist invoice."

Where to find it Open Bloom → **Life Admin** → **To-Do**.

What it does

  • Capture any task in seconds — title, optional due date, optional notes.
  • Group tasks by category (Centrelink, school, medical, finance, legal, household).
  • Set due dates so anything overdue is flagged.
  • Tick to complete; completed items move to history but stay searchable.

How it surfaces on Life Admin

The to-dos due soonest — and anything overdue — appear automatically on the Life Admin home dashboard. You can quick-tick items complete from the dashboard without opening the full list.

Why use it

  • Working memory is precious. Every task you're holding in your head is a tax on your attention. Get them out and onto a list.
  • Visibility on overdue items. Single-parent life means dozens of micro-tasks; one missed Centrelink form can cascade. Overdue flagging stops that.
  • One list, not five. Phone notes, sticky pads, the back of an envelope, three apps — one list ends the hunt.

How to use it well

  • Capture the moment a task arrives. Don't trust yourself to remember it.
  • Add a due date if there's a real deadline. Otherwise leave it open.
  • Review the Life Admin dashboard daily — it surfaces the next items so you don't have to dig.
  • Don't groom the list for hours. A messy list you actually use beats a perfect list you don't.

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

Where does the To-Do list live?
Under Life Admin → To-Do, with the most urgent items also shown on the Life Admin home dashboard.
Can I group to-dos?
Yes — categorise by Centrelink, school, medical, finance, legal, household or anything else that helps you scan the list.
What happens to overdue items?
They're flagged on both the full list and the Life Admin home dashboard so they can't quietly disappear.

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.