Australia-Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services - Phase 2 (ACCESS 2)

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4Sep-26

Strengthening Inclusive Social Budget Allocation: Reflections on Integrating GEDSI into Subnational Investment Program

In line with Cambodia's ongoing Decentralisation and Deconcentration reforms, subnational planning known as a Subnational Investment Program process has become a focal point for driving inclusive socio-economic growth. To evaluate progress and chart a path forward, government representatives from the planning sector, local leaders, NGOs and representatives provincial district and commune levels convened the Reflection Workshop on the Integration of  Gender Equality, Disabily, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Activities into the Subnational Investment Program and Social Service Budget Implementation on 27 August...
24Aug-26

Driven by Ownership, Built for Sustainability: Cambodia and Australia Deepen Partnership for Disability Inclusion in Year 4

Through the ACCESS 2 program, the Australian Government continues to support the Royal Government of Cambodia's strategic leadership in advancing disability inclusion nationwide. As ACCESS 2 enters its fourth year, the initiative is accelerating its focus on long-term sustainability, transitioning from program level activities to embedding robust systems directly within national and sub-national governance. To review progress of Year 3 achievements and shape the strategic direction for Year 4, the ACCESS 2 Disability Inclusion (DI) Workstream Meeting convened in Phnom Penh...
24Aug-26

Strategic Shift Toward Health Equity: Strengthening Rehabilitation Services into Cambodia’s Universal Health Coverage

In line with World Health Organization (WHO) principles for Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the Australian Government, through the ACCESS 2 program, is supporting the transformative shift in Cambodia’s rehabilitation work. The program is facing a strategic transition from social welfare-led physical rehabilitation toward gradual strengthening and expanding within the Ministry of Health (MoH) public health system, known as a hospital-based rehabilitation unit (HBRU)[1]. Strengthening rehabilitation services under the MoH framework ensures they are treated as essential, mainstream healthcare...
10Aug-26

Australia Expands Support for Rehabilitation Services with Physiotherapy Equipment

The Australian Government, through the ACCESS 2 program, is expanding its support for rehabilitation services in Cambodia by strengthening Hospital-Based Rehabilitation Units (HBRUs), including Prosthetics and Orthotics (PO) services, Speech Therapy services, and Physiotherapy services at Provincial Referral Hospitals (PRHs). Recently, the Australian Government handed over additional physiotherapy equipment to Siem Reap Provincial Referral Hospital (PRH). This follows an initial handover in January 2026 and responds to growing demand for rehabilitation services. From January to June 2026, a total of 2,871...