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The Australian Karen Organisation Inc (AKO) has successfully concluded its 13th National Biennial General Meeting and Central Committee elections, held from 3–5 October 2026.
Branch: NSW1 min read
The AKO NSW Branch held its Annual General Meeting on Saturday 22 August 2026 at the STARTTS meeting room on The Horsley Drive, Carramar.
Branch: QLD1 min read
On 22 August 2026, AKO Queensland held the 76th Karen Martyrs' Day commemoration service in Brisbane. Karen Martyrs' Day is observed each year on 12 August.
Branch: QLD1 min read
On 22 August 2026, AKO Queensland held the Karen wrist-tying ceremony (Lah Ku Kee Su) in Brisbane. The ceremony is an important annual celebration for Karen people around the world.
Branch: VIC1 min read
On 12 August 2017, the Australian Karen Organisation held the 67th Karen Martyrs' Day commemoration service in Victoria.
Branch: QLD1 min read
The 28th Karen Youth Organisation (KYO) Day was celebrated in Queensland on 20 May 2017. The event was organised by AKO's youth members in Queensland, with the support of AKO's Queensland branch.
Branch: VIC1 min read
On 5 April 2017, Karen women in Victoria celebrated Karen Women's Organisation (KWO) Day. Women from across Victoria came together for the celebration, and many people joined them to make the day a…
Branch: VIC1 min read
On 8 April 2017, the Australian Karen Organisation's Victorian branch was invited to perform a traditional Karen dance at the Multicultural Race Day at Werribee Racecourse.
Branch: VIC1 min read
On 29 March 2017, members of the Australian Karen Organisation's Victorian branch were invited to take part in Global Pathway, an event at Trinity College.
Saturday 28 November 2026, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm AEST