The COAG National Framework refers to the protection of children. The slogan “protecting children is everyone's right” ensures that children within Australia are kept nourished and safe. The COAG is invested by the government and non-government sector to protect the rights of children and their families. The purpose of COAG is to ensure children are not violated through collecting data and conducting investigations. The ‘COAG report’ found that in 2007-08 there were over 55.000 reports of child abuse and neglect within Australia. However since the report has been conducted there has been a dramatic reduce in the number of abuse and neglect cases within Australia. The COAG National Framework is effective in meeting the needs of children and protecting them as the highest priority. The child's welfare within Australia is unsuccessful in prioritising the rights and protection of children however the COAG National Framework addresses these issues and has been pushing for change in the recognition of child welfare. Furthermore, the COAG promotes a safe and welcoming environment for children to assist an early tertiary child protection program. The COAG National Framework ultimately aims to protect the most vulnerable families and children from neglect and abuse. The effectiveness of the COAG can be measured by the successful cases used through welfare benefits and assistance. For example, Holzer, Lewig, Bromfield and Arney (2008) which protects the rights of children to establish and implement child welfare reforms. On the basis of the evidence provided, the COAG National Framework is effective in addressing the protection of children in abuse and neglect cases and families. Finally the slogan being “protecting children is everyone's right” ensures that children within Australia are kept nourished and safe.

The NSW Ombudsman is an independent and impartial watchdog.Their role is to make sure these agencies and their staff do their jobs properly, meeting their responsibilities to the community. The Ombudsman Act 1974 NSW No 86 demonstrates the part extends to person who reside with authorised carers. This Part applies to an individual (other than a child) who resides for 3 weeks or more on the same property as an authorised carer in the same way as this Part applies to an employee and in any such case the individual is, for the purposes of this Part, taken to be an employee of the designated agency that authorised the authorised carer. This distinguish the rights and responsibilities of children and young person’s from those of an adult to create a conformed and adjusted environment that meets the needs of children and young people. This allows the children to have a fair opportunity in society and to be able to be treated equally and not to be discriminated against because of their age. Overall new common and statute law has protected children who are a mostly innocent component of society and thus it has been effective overall.

The courts have passed numerous acts to protect young people by restricting their activities and increasing the responsibilities of adults to ensure welfare of children. Acts such as the Family act 1975 (Cth), Education Act 1990 (NSW) has enshrined the rights of children which has in turn created legal institutions to promote these rights. These changes effectively give power and rights to children who historically have been at the mercy of adults. This is beneficial as it improves the standard of living for children nationwide. However, there hasn’t be an equal influx in responsibilities and children can more easily not contribute to society and still be protected by their rights. Overall new common and statute law has protected children who are a mostly innocent component of society and thus it has been effective overall. ***not comp.**

Trade unions are organisations of workers who act together to maintain their rights to good working conditions. For example, The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has four elected officers and an elected executive representative from affiliates and state and territory trades and labour councils. The peak decision making body, ACTU congress meets every three years. ACTU provides information about pay and conditions, health and safety issues, apprenticeships and training, and negotiating employment contracts, for young people entering the workforce for the first time. The ACTU has become a voice for working people on many issues at the workplace and beyond. The Trade Unions are effective in meeting the needs of children and young people as they are active every day campaigning in workplaces and communities around Australia for better job security, pay and conditions, healthier and safer workplaces and a fairer and more equal society. The ACTU’s role as a body is to co-ordinate union campaigns, represent workers at a range of government and non-government forums in Australia and overseas, and to provide industrial, policy and other support affiliates.The positive is that children and young people are able to be given aid/help when trying to maintain their rights and good working conditions in the workplace. **STATISTICS** Individuals are able to take action against unfair work acts and get recognition by affiliates of the Unions in order to resolve the issue. A negative is that it could potentially cost the employees more money as they may have to push up wages into accommodate issues.

Kids Helpline is a free , private and confidential service which provides counselling for young people between the ages of 5-25. The Helpline deals with matters including; bullying, relationship breakdowns, abuse, homelessness, suicidal thoughts and drug use. It aims to provide young people with the information necessary to develop options in life, understand the consequences of actions and facilitate healthy relationships. Through providing advice to young people through online consultation, over the phone and through emails, Kids Helpline is able to improve the quality of life of children who are in disadvantaged situations. This is solely beneficial to the children and young people who rely on the Kids Helpline to gain assistance. As it is a free service, almost anyone can access it - increasing the number of children that it is able to assist. There are few to no downsides to the Kids Helpline. **STATISTICS**. The Kids Helpline is extremely effective in protecting both children and young people, due to the fact that it provides crucial information on how to overcome difficult situations, improving the quality of life of many people.