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

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10Jun-25

Refresher training strengthens GBV Working Groups and lifts service-quality standards

Australia’s Australia–Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services – Phase 2 (ACCESS 2) program is working towards two end-of-investment outcomes (EOIOs): (1) higher-quality gender-based violence (GBV) and disability services reaching more people in target provinces, and (2) national and sub-national planning that responds to the priorities of survivors and persons with disabilities. A reflection workshop held in Kampot in early 2025 confirmed that members of provincial and district GBV Working Groups (GBV WGs) needed stronger skills to monitor service quality and to...
3Jun-25

Australia and Cambodia: Advancing Accountability, Inclusion, and Self-Reliance at Sub-national Levels

Australia and Cambodia continue to strengthen their joint commitment to fostering accountable, inclusive, and self-reliant governance at sub-national levels through the Australia-Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services – Phase 2 (ACCESS 2). This partnership specifically enhances the capacity of Cambodian provincial and local governance structures to deliver equitable, inclusive, and sustainable services, particularly benefiting persons with disabilities and survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). (more…)
9May-25

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...
10Apr-25

Celebrate Khmer New Year 2025 with the ACCESS 2 Family

Khmer New Year, known locally as Choul Chhnam Thmey, is one of Cambodia's most cherished celebrations. Taking place annually from 14 to 16 April, it symbolises renewal, gratitude, and the hope for prosperity and peace in the year ahead. During this vibrant period, Cambodian families reunite, engage in traditional activities, and visit significant cultural and spiritual sites, strengthening their bonds of family and community. (more…)
9Apr-25

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…)
28Mar-25

ACCESS 2 Strengthens Physical Accessibility and Disability Inclusion in Cambodia

Physical accessibility is fundamental to ensuring persons with disabilities can fully participate in society and access essential public services, aligning with the global commitment to leave no one behind. Recognising this importance, the Australian Government, through the Australia-Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services Phase 2 (ACCESS 2) program, continues to demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting disability inclusion and social equity in Cambodia. In March 2025, ACCESS 2, in collaboration with the Disability Action Council Secretariat General (DAC-SG), successfully conducted refresher...