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From the President A thank you to Mr Jim Olds
by ANTA
At the end of 2023 will be the end of an era for ANTA.
We will be saying farewell and happy retirement to a true champion of ANTA.
James (Jim) Olds, joined ANTA in October 1996 and was elected to National Council five years later.
A bachelor qualified Musculoskeletal Therapist (Myotherapist), Post Graduate certified Sports Coach, Diploma qualified Remedial Therapist, Chinese Massage Therapist and Clinical Nutritionist. Not to mention a long list of other certificates and academic awards.
Outside of his substantial contribution to ANTA, Jim lectured and held senior academic positions in Higher Education and Vocational Education organisations. He was also an exemplary clinician, treating and helping countless individuals in his private practice for many many years.
Jim has stood strong and represented the interests of ANTA Members fiercely, fairly and without falter for over two decades.
His dedication and leadership saw him hold Chair positions for a number of different modality branches, he was also Chair of the ANTA’s Ethics Committee, Chair of ANTA’s Accreditation Board, he was Treasurer, Vice President and President.
In 2018, sadly we saw the passing of our then, long serving Executive Officer and close friend of Jim’s, Mr Brian Coleman. True to his commitment to ANTA, Jim accepted the request from National Council to step into the Executive Officer role to steer ANTA forward.
As Executive Officer, Jim was able to utilise his inclusive management style to lead and strengthen the team at ANTA’s National Administration Office, and also employ his vast and comprehensive knowledge of the Australian health care landscape to benefit
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ANTA, its Members and the broader community.
It is with heavy hearts, but the fondest of wishes, that we say good bye to our friend Jim.
ANTA is far better for your contribution Jim, and those of us who had the pleasure of serving under and alongside you are better for that experience.
Thanks Jim.
Regards
Shaun Brewster ANTA National President
