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About us

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

Go to About us →
  • Karen history→

    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.

  • What we stand for→

    The Australian Karen Organisation's objectives: what it sets out to do for the Karen community in Australia and abroad.

  • Find a branch→

    Where to find us, and how to reach each of our branches directly.

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.

  • Everyday help→

    Plain-language answers and step-by-step guides for everyday things, like renting, health and school.

The programmes, events and support we offer across Australia.

Get involved

There are many ways to take part and make a difference in our community.

Go to Get involved →

Get involved

There are many ways to take part and make a difference in our community.

Go to Get involved →
  • Community stories→

    Stories from our members and branches across Australia.

There are many ways to take part and make a difference in our community.

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→

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  • Public notices→

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  • 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.

  • A speaker facing a full hall at the Karen Martyrs' Day commemoration, beside the Karen flag and a portrait on a memorial stand.

    Branch: QLD22 August 20261 min read

    Karen Martyrs' Day commemoration, Brisbane, 22 August 2026

    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.

  • A woman in traditional Karen dress speaking at a lectern to a hall full of people at the wrist-tying ceremony.

    Branch: QLD22 August 20261 min read

    Karen wrist-tying ceremony, Brisbane, 22 August 2026

    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.

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