Episode 11 - Alan Porter

Alan Porter has been an important contributor to the Casterton community since 2000, when as a pharmacist he bought the local Pharmacy. In this interview we hear about his path to his Pharmacy career and the dedication he and his wife, Kathy have put into rural community service. Alan reflects on the changes he has experienced in the Pharmacist role over the years, and the changing role in the rural community where access to general practitioners can be limited.Alan has prioritized mentoring local community members as staff. He now has entered a partnership with a local trained Pharmacist.As he faces the reality of a gradual easing into retirement, he is grateful for the opportunity to be part of and contribute to the wellbeing of the Casterton community.