The treasurer will host roundtables with banks, investors and philanthropists to try and secure private sector investment for energy, defence and social issues.
The federal budget has significantly expanded a Telethon Kids Institute-led early intervention scheme to treat autism, devoting more than $22 million to boost the pilot program.
Seven of Activ Foundation's worksites which were due to close in July will stay open for another 18 months after the federal government offered a $7.8 million lifeline.
