Merle Mitchell AM Obituary – Death: Former Australian Council of Social Services and advocate, Merle Valma Mitchell MA, of Waverley Valley Aged Care has passed away. Merle died unexpectedly earlier this week. She was 87 years old. No cause of death is given.
Merle Mitchell helped in establishing Sandown Park Elementary School and served as president of ACOSS. Merle was one of many who shared their story with the aged care royal commission and was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia in 1991.
And I am feeling very grateful for the advocate and community worker Merle Mitchell who passed away last night. May she rest in peace, content in the knowledge she truly did make the world a better place for us all. @AntiPovertyWeek @ACOSS @pagdavidson @petermc70
— Toni Wren (@ToniWrenOz) September 21, 2021
Vale Merle Mitchell AM. I knew her and admired her when she was at ACOSS. She contributed much to society, even into old age. She will be missed.
— TruthSeeker (@VeritasEver) September 21, 2021
So sorry to hear of the passing of amazing advocate Merle Mitchell AM 🙏
Condolences to her family and friends.#thedrum pic.twitter.com/UxSaMFXkFd
— C h r i s🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🌏🌲🖤💛❤️💉💉 (@Chris86767838) September 21, 2021