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Our organisation, what we stand for and the people who lead it.

Go to About us →
  • Karen history (brief)→

    An overview of Karen history, from early migrations and colonial rule to the Karen National Union and the continuing pursuit of self-determination.

  • National committee→

    Meet the people who lead our organisation.

  • Find a branch→

    Where to find each of our branches, with their postal addresses.

Our organisation, what we stand for and the people who lead it.

Our work

The programmes, events and support we offer across Australia.

Go to Our work →

Our work

The programmes, events and support we offer across Australia.

Go to Our work →
  • Programmes→

    The programmes we run to serve our community.

  • What’s on→

    Events held by AKO and its branches across Australia.

  • Useful links→

    Links and guides for the Karen community in Australia.

The programmes, events and support we offer across Australia.

Get involved

Come along to an event, read what our branches have been doing, or get in touch.

Go to Get involved →

Get involved

Come along to an event, read what our branches have been doing, or get in touch.

Go to Get involved →
  • Community stories→

    Stories from our members and branches across Australia.

Come along to an event, read what our branches have been doing, or get in touch.

Newsroom

Our stories, statements and photos, and the public notices that matter to our community.

Go to Newsroom →

Newsroom

Our stories, statements and photos, and the public notices that matter to our community.

Go to Newsroom →
  • Our stories→

    Stories from our branches and from the organisation as a whole.

  • Statements→

    Our official statements and positions on issues that affect our community.

  • Photos→

    Photographs from our events and branches.

  • Public notices→

    Notices from government and public bodies that matter to our community, such as elections, the census and changes to services, with a link to each source.

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  • AKO VIC

    Branch: VIC3 November 20261 min read

    The new AKO Victoria Branch Office has officially opened

    The Australian Karen Organisation Victoria (AKOV) proudly celebrated the official opening of its new office, marking an important milestone in its commitment to supporting and strengthening the Karen…

  • 13th NBGM

    13 October 20261 min read

    13th National Biennial General Meeting and Central Committee elections

    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.

  • Members seated around tables set in a U shape at the NSW branch's annual general meeting, with the Australian and Karen flags.

    Branch: NSW22 August 20261 min read

    AKO NSW Branch holds its Annual General Meeting and elects a new team

    The AKO NSW Branch held its Annual General Meeting on Saturday 22 August 2026 at the STARTTS meeting room on The Horsley Drive, Carramar.

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