Lynne Malcolm
Journalist, Presenter & Expert in Mental Health and Science Communication
Drawing on her background in psychology and science communication, Lynne is an exceptional listener and skilled analyst who connects speakers and audiences with ease. Her 15-year tenure managing and executive producing a major ABC science production unit sharpened her expertise in live facilitation, panel moderation, and event flow.
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Lynne Malcolm is one of Australia’s most respected journalists and science communicators, with a career spanning decades in radio, public engagement, and live events. She is the long-standing presenter of the ABC’s multi-award-winning program and podcast All in the Mind, which explores neuroscience, psychology, psychiatry, mental health, and human behaviour.
A graduate of the University of Sydney, with majors in psychology, education, and anthropology, and holding a Graduate Diploma in Communications from the University of Technology Sydney, Lynne brings intellectual rigour together with deep curiosity about people and their lived experiences. She is widely recognised as an exceptional listener, incisive analyst, and compelling storyteller.
Lynne’s journalism has been honoured with numerous awards, including Gold and Bronze medals at the New York Radio Festivals, the Michael Daley Award for Journalism in Science, multiple Mental Health media awards, and the Sound/Vision Journalism Award. She has also served on media award judging panels and is a sought-after public speaker on mental health and the science of the mind.
An experienced MC, moderator, and facilitator, Lynne has hosted corporate, government, and community events across Australia. Her 15 years as manager and executive producer of a high-profile ABC science radio unit further strengthened her ability to guide complex conversations, manage live environments, and create thoughtful, engaging dialogue—making her a trusted and outstanding presence on stage.
