Supplied by RC Camberwell and the Club's tribute in The Age of 06 November 2026
The President and Members of the Rotary Club of Camberwell extend their sincere and heartfelt sympathies to the family of Donald Jago OAM, a much-loved member and friend of our Club and the global family of Rotarians for more than 36 years.
Don's outstanding service, generosity and friendship will always be remembered with great affection by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
He was a Rotarian in the fullest sense of the word: present, generous with his time, and deeply committed to the ideals of service above self.
His leadership shaped our Club and our District, and his friendship shaped the people in them. Published in The Age on Nov. 6, 2026.
Don Jago served as District Governor of D9800 in 2003-2004. The Rotary International President’s Theme for that year was “Lend a Hand“ which epitomised Don’s attitude and support to Rotary and life generally. He was keenly involved in the Rotary Foundation, was a Major Donor Level 2 and contributed to its international work. In recognition of his significant involvement and contribution to the work of the Foundation Don received the Certificate for Meritorious Service in 2009-10 and Distinguished Service Award in 2015-16.
Don was also a keen supporter and leader in the multi club ’Donations in Kind (DIK). From 2010 until quite recently, he had regularly attended DIK. He tirelessly gathered books, tools and musical instrument to ship to Timor Leste.
Rotary was a pivotal part of Don’s life and he exemplified "Service above Self “.