Aged Care and Mental Health Priorities for Federal Government in Budget

Federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg prior to his budget address at the National Press Club on October 07, 2020 in Canberra, Australia. Sam Mooy/Getty Images

Australia’s mental health and aged care systems will receive record funding in the federal budget, with billions to be spent on the ailing sectors.

Experts have warned the packages may only begin to gain ground back after years of funding shortfalls.