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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
Jasper Lindell

Former ACT Greens leader appointed to lead Lifeline Canberra

A long-serving former ACT Greens leader and the territory's first dedicated mental health minister has been appointed to lead Lifeline Canberra, a major charity that runs the 24/7 suicide crisis telephone support service.

Shane Rattenbury was on Tuesday named Lifeline Canberra's chief executive, with the former politician saying it was a privilege to lead an organisation with a clear purpose.

Shane Rattenbury, the new chief executive of Lifeline Canberra. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
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