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

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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...
5Jun-26

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...
28May-26

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...
28May-26

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,...