Richard Shute

Richard Shute is an experienced communications professional currently serving as the National Manager Media Relations at Lifeline Australia since November 2021. Prior roles include Director of Communications and Senior Advisor at the Office of the Hon. Bronnie Taylor, Minister for Mental Health, Regional Youth and Women. Richard has held significant positions at Cancer Council NSW, City Tattersalls Club, and Ambient Voice, and has over eight years of experience at Fairfax Media as AM Sport Editor for The Sydney Morning Herald. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in Media and Communications from UNSW and a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from the University of Birmingham.