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ACCESS 2 Steering Committee Field Visit Highlights Sub-National Leadership and Community Challenges

Effective service delivery at the sub-national level is critical to ensuring that national policies and workplans truly serve survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) and persons with disabilities. To observe this service delivery in action through sub-national coordination and local ownership, senior members of the ACCESS 2 Steering Committee (ASC) and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) conducted a field visit to Kampong Speu Province on 2 June 2026. The visit allowed senior leaders to witness true activities and...

Disability Inclusion Workstream Workplan Gathers Key Inputs to Improve Disability Services

The Australia–Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services – Phase 2 (ACCESS 2) Disability Inclusion (DI) Workstream, in partnership with the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation (MoSVY), the Disability Action Council (DAC), and other stakeholders, is advancing disability identification and support, strengthening Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), and improving sub-national planning. These efforts align with policies of the Royal Government of Cambodia including the 3rd National Disability Strategic Plan, with support from the Australian Government. Priority areas...

Annual Workstream Workshop: Gathering Inputs to Strengthen Rehabilitation Services in the Health System

In close partnership with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and Strategic Implementing Partners (SIPs), the ACCESS 2 Rehabilitation Workstream has made significant progress in recent years. including integrating rehabilitation into MoH policies and expanding hospital-based services nationwide such as prosthetics and orthotics, assistive devices, physiotherapy, and speech therapy. Building on these gains, the Year 4 Annual Work Plan (July 2026–June 2027) focuses on strengthening sustainable financing mechanisms and developing a skilled rehabilitation workforce. It aligns with Royal Government of Cambodia priorities,...

ACCESS 2 Supports Microsoft 365 Implementation at the Ministry of Women’s Affairs

On 12 May 2026, the ACCESS 2 technical team delivered a training session on establishing a data management system for officials from the Ministry of Women’s Affairs (MoWA), specifically the Legal Protection Department. Previously, ACCESS 2 had extended similar support to the Provincial Departments of Women’s Affairs (PDoWA) across its target provinces (Siem Reap, Kampong Cham, Kampong Speu, and Ratanakiri). The training aimed to strengthen document management and storage related to gender-based violence (GBV) knowledge. It focused on reducing the risk...

Refresher Training Strengthens Inclusive and Safe Workplaces

The Australian Government, through the Australia–Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services – Phase 2 (ACCESS 2), continues its commitment to ensuring safe, inclusive, and standards-based workplaces across all program environments. In April and May 2026, ACCESS 2 delivered safeguarding and fraud control refresher training sessions across its target provinces. The sessions covered safeguarding—including Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) and child protection—alongside fraud and corruption control. In Phnom Penh, additional sessions addressed communication guidelines, grants, and risk management. The training targeted...

Inauguration of Speech Therapy Service at the Provincial Referral Hospital of Kampong Speu

On 29 April 2026, the Director of the Kampong Speu Provincial Referral Hospital, OIC and ACCESS 2 inaugurated the Speech Therapy Service at Kampong Speu Provincial Referral Hospital. This is the second Speech Therapy service supported by the Australian Government through OIC, following the inauguration at Kratie Provincial Referral Hospital in January 2026. The need for rehabilitation services in Cambodia, including Speech Therapy, continues to grow—driven by non-communicable diseases (NCD) such as stroke, and other health conditions including children with autism...

Farewell and Appreciation to the Deputy Team Leader

After years of dedicated service and unwavering commitment, ACCESS 2 bids a heartfelt farewell to our Deputy Team Leader, whose leadership and contribution have been instrumental since the earliest days of the program. With deep gratitude, ACCESS 2 says goodbye to our Deputy Team Leader Mr Sasha Cigljarevic. Sasha’s leadership has been a vital part of our journey. Serving in this role since ACCESS Phase 1, Sasha has been a cornerstone of the program’s growth and success. From ACCESS 1 to...

Training of Trainers on GEDSI Strengthens Facilitation Skills and Inclusive Practice

On 7 and 8 April 2026, the ACCESS 2 program, in collaboration with the Ministry of Women's Affairs (MoWA), conducted a two-day Training of Trainers on Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) in Phnom Penh. The training brought together master trainers from MoWA, Provincial Departments of Women's Affairs (PDoWA), and Strategic Implementing Partners (SIPs), with the objective of deepening their understanding of GEDSI concepts, strengthening the practical integration of GEDSI into program activities, and enhancing facilitation skills using the...

Happy Khmer New Year!

Celebrate Khmer New Year 2026 with the ACCESS 2 Family

Soursdey Chnam Thmey! Happy Khmer New Year! Every April from 14–16, Cambodian people celebrate Khmer New Year with family, friends, and loved ones, including visits to tourist destinations across the country. This year is no exception. On 3 April 2026, the ACCESS 2 family gathered at our office to celebrate this special occasion together. We invited a monk to bless us with prosperity, peace, and joy as part of our traditional Khmer New Year blessing ceremony. We were honoured to receive heartfelt blessings...