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

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9Sep-26

Gender-Based Violence Workstream Meeting Advances Protection and Services for Survivors in Cambodia

On 8 September 2026, national and sub-national stakeholders gathered in Phnom Penh for the 5th ACCESS 2 Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Workstream Coordination Meeting. Chaired by the Ministry of Women's Affairs (MoWA), the meeting provided a platform to review progress under the ACCESS 2 GBV Workstream from January to June 2026.​Participants evaluated achievements, identified upcoming priorities for the next 6 months ahead, discussed key challenges and shared key lessons learned. To enhance intersectional coordination, partners also explored deeper collaboration across GBV, Disability...
7Sep-26

Strengthening Local Leadership and Ownership at the Sub-National Level for Inclusive Service Delivery

The Australian Government, through ACCESS 2, continues to support stronger collaboration with sub-national administrations to ensure essential services are inclusive, high quality, and accessible for all, including persons with disabilities, survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), and Indigenous communities. In August and early September 2026, ACCESS 2 partnered with the Provincial Administrations of Ratanakiri, Kampong Cham, Siem Reap, and Kampong Speu to convene Provincial Coordination Committee (PCC) meetings. The meetings brought together PCC members, including Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) and...
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...
27Jul-26

Empowering Local Leadership for Inclusive Action across Cambodia

Local governance and social inclusion go hand-in-hand. After conducting Training of Trainers on Personal Skills Development to Provincial Coordination Committees (PCCs) of the target provinces (Siem Reap, Kampong Speu, Kampong Cham and Ratanakiri) in Kampot in March 2026. most participants have become the Provincial Trainers for their province. These trainers are cascading practical skills in leadership, coordination, negotiation, and coordination to provincial and district officials, supporting sustainable capacity development and inclusive local governance. During the past months, with continued support from the...
26Jun-26

Collaborative Efforts Strengthen Year Four Planning for GBV Response

On 23 June 2026, the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Workstream under the Australia–Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services (ACCESS 2) program convened a collaborative planning workshop to develop the GBV Annual Work Plan 2026–27. The workshop brought together representatives from the Ministry of Women’s Affairs (MoWA), Provincial Departments of Women’s Affairs (PDoWAs), Strategic Implementing Partners (SIPs), and ACCESS 2 to review progress, share lessons learned, and align priorities for program’s upcoming fourth Year. ACCESS 2, supported by the Australian Government, has worked closely...
26Jun-26

ACCESS 2 Celebrates Pride Month 2026: Gender Identity and Diversity

This June, the Australia–Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services – Phase 2 (ACCESS 2) proudly celebrated Pride Month 2026 to highlights the importance of inclusion and advocacy for the most marginalised members of the LGBTQI+ community, while encouraging collective action towards a more equitable and inclusive society. Celebrating Pride Month has become an annual tradition for the ACCESS 2 team, reflecting our ongoing commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. On 15 June 2026, the ACCESS 2 team came together to celebrate...
15Jun-26

Conclusion of Contributions to ICRC and the PRCs in Kampong Speu and Battambang

With support from the Australian Government through the Australia-Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services – Phase 2 (ACCESS2) Program, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation, physical rehabilitation services have been successfully delivered at the Battambang and Kampong Speu Physical Rehabilitation Centres (PRCs). In addition to improving access to quality rehabilitation services, the program has also contributed to strengthening coordination and referral systems between PRCs and healthcare facilities. On 9...