The Australian Government, through ACCESS 2, continues to strengthen healthcare where it matters most by supporting more accessible, inclusive, and compassionate services for people with disability and survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) in Cambodia.
In January 2026, the Australian Government, through ACCESS 2, supported provincial health systems to strengthen rehabilitation services. This included the provision of specialised physiotherapy equipment to Siem Reap Provincial Referral Hospital. Beyond infrastructure, this partnership continues to support One Stop Service Units (OSSUs) in Siem Reap, Ratanakiri, and Kampong Speu, fostering a more integrated, people centred approach to care.
These initiatives aim to enhance quality of care by bringing essential services together in one location, so survivors, including women, girls, and people with disability, can access coordinated, confidential, survivor centred support in a timely manner.
Handover ceremonies were held across target provinces to mark milestones in service integration. In Siem Reap and Kampong Speu, essential OSSU equipment was officially delivered to provincial referral hospitals. In Ratanakiri, the newly established OSSU was formally inaugurated at the Provincial Referral Hospital. The ceremonies were presided over by Deputy Provincial Governors, with participation from DFAT representatives and the ACCESS 2 team.
Voices from the Australian Embassy, government officials, and a beneficiary
Ms Tegan Park, First Secretary for Development Cooperation at the Australian Embassy in Phnom Penh, noted that the milestone reflects a collective commitment to inclusivity, and emphasised the importance of safe, compassionate, coordinated services that uphold human rights and dignity.
Her Excellency Nhean Tith Chenda, Deputy Provincial Governor of Ratanakiri, highlighted the importance of the OSSU in providing comprehensive, dignified, and confidential support for survivors of GBV, including access to medical care, psychological assistance, legal services, and safety support without discrimination.
Asst. Prof. Pen Phalkun, Director of Siem Reap Provincial Referral Hospital, expressed appreciation for the continued collaboration under ACCESS 2 and noted the importance of rehabilitation services in improving patient outcomes.
Ms Chea Sary, a beneficiary at Siem Reap Provincial Referral Hospital, shared the impact of her recovery and expressed gratitude to the hospital and donors for supporting her rehabilitation.
Through ACCESS 2 and its Strategic Implementing Partners, Australia remains committed to working at national and sub national levels to improve quality of life for people with disability and survivors of GBV through timely, high quality, and inclusive services.
