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Refresher Training Strengthens Safe, Inclusive Workplaces

The Australian Government, through the Australia Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services – Phase 2 (ACCESS 2), continues to champion high standards of conduct across all workspaces. “This commitment includes fostering respectful interactions and ensuring a workplace free from all forms of harassment, discrimination, fraud, and corruption,” said Ms Sophia Cason, Team Leader, ACCESS 2. “Through this training, we aim to empower participants with a clear understanding of their responsibilities and the procedures for reporting child protection concerns, as well as issues related to...


Empowering Cambodia’s Community Workers: Strengthening Speech Therapy Support in Provincial Areas

From March 25 to 28, 2025, OIC Cambodia successfully conducted Level 1 Training (Round 2) under the project "Integrating Speech Therapy (ST) Knowledge and Practice into Cambodia’s Services and Workforce." Supported by ACCESS 2, the project initiatives to enhance the accessibility, quality, and sustainability of speech therapy in Cambodia, particularly in Kampong Speu and Kratie provinces. (more…)


Strengthening GEDSI Capacity to Improve GBV Service Delivery in Cambodia

On 18 March 2025, the Australia-Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services – Phase 2 (ACCESS 2) program, funded by the Australian Government, hosted a key consultation workshop on the draft training manual for Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI). This initiative aimed to strengthen the capacity of national and sub-national government counterparts and Strategic Implementing Partners (SIPs) in delivering high-quality gender-based violence (GBV), disability inclusion, and rehabilitation services. The workshop was part of ACCESS 2’s ongoing efforts to ensure service...


ACCESS 2 Celebrates International Women’s Day 2025: A Collective Call for Action

The ACCESS 2 program proudly marked the 114th Anniversary of International Women’s Day (IWD) under the theme "For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment." This year’s event, uniquely coordinated and led by the male staff of ACCESS 2, emphasised that gender equality is not just a women’s issue but a collective responsibility that requires the active involvement of men as allies, advocates, and leaders. Celebrating Women’s Achievements Through Action The IWD 2025 event served as a powerful platform to recognise women’s...


Enhancing Support for GBV Survivors: Training on Gender Sensitivity and Interpreting

For a woman who has been raped, or physically assaulted it is very difficult to explain to the police, or a prosecutor or a court what has happened to her. For women who are deaf, or who have communication difficulties, or Indigenous it is even more difficult, as they have to find a sign language or Indigenous language interpreter to interpret for them. Some women who are deaf or have communication difficulties don’t know Khmer sign language and also have...