Australia supports indigenous communities with GBV services and inclusive development.
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Australia’s Support for Prosthetic and Orthotic Services: Transforming Lives in Cambodia
The Australian Government, through the Australia-Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services—Phase 2 (ACCESS 2), is committed to advancing inclusive services in Cambodia. ACCESS 2 collaborates with national and sub-national stakeholders, including Strategic Implementing Partners (SIPs), to enhance the quality and coordination of services for persons with disabilities and survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). A key example of this partnership is with Exceed Worldwide, a UK-based NGO that has been working in Cambodia for more than 30 years to support physical...
Unlocking New Horizons: How the Australasian Aid Conference 2024 provides key lessons for the ACCESS 2 program in Cambodia
The Australia-Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services – Phase 2 (ACCESS 2) program recently proudly supported its Finance and Administration Officer, Ms Pon Sreyneath, to attend the Australasian Aid Conference (AAC) 2024, held from 3–5 December 2024 in Canberra, Australia. This annual conference, a gathering of over 400 professionals, researchers, and development practitioners, provided a unique platform to exchange ideas and discuss critical issues in international development. Themes included collaboration, local leadership, and innovative approaches to addressing global challenges. Participation in...
Enhancing Support for Persons with Disabilities: Key Progress and Lessons from the Second Disability Inclusion Workstream Meeting
The ACCESS 2 governance structure, part of Australia’s support framework, comprises a Steering Committee (ASC), three workstream working groups (Disability Inclusion, Rehabilitation, and Gender-Based Violence (GBV)), and Provincial Coordination Committees (PCCs). Each component plays a critical role in strengthening collaborative efforts between government and Strategic Implementing Partners (SIPs), supporting national and sub-national policy and planning processes, and improving the quality and coordination of services for persons with disabilities and survivors of GBV in ACCESS’s target provinces. The Second Disability Inclusion Workstream...
Australia Stands with Gender-Based Violence Survivors in Cambodia
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Advancing Support for Survivors: Key Achievements from the Second ACCESS 2 GBV Workstream Meeting
Phase 2 of the Australia-Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services (ACCESS) program continues Australia’s flagship investment in promoting gender equality, disability inclusion, and rehabilitation in Cambodia. This ongoing partnership is driving significant progress toward the End of Investment Outcomes (EOIOs): (more…)
Meet Ms. Yim Sotheara: Championing Disability Inclusion in Cambodia’s Health Sector
Today, we spotlight Ms. Yim Sotheara, a focal person in disability coordination. As a trained pharmacist and the Deputy Director of the Provincial Health Department in Kampong Speu, and Vice Chair of the Provincial Disability Action Council, Ms. Sotheara is at the forefront of transforming health services for persons with disabilities. In her role, Ms. Sotheara diligently strengthens health services for individuals with disabilities and other vulnerable groups. She leads awareness sessions for health workers, aiming to foster inclusive and accessible...
Spotlight on Ms. Srey Linna: Champion for Disability Inclusion and Rehabilitation in Cambodia
Through the Australia-Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services – Phase 2 (ACCESS 2), we are working with both national and sub-national administrations to strive towards grounded policy and inclusive services delivery. (more…)
Second PCC Meeting in Kampong Speu: Enhancing Collaboration for ACCESS 2 Program Implementation at the Sub-National Level
Under the Australian Government’s support through the Australia-Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services – Phase 2 (ACCESS 2) program, the Provincial Coordinating Committee (PCC) serves as a critical governance mechanism. Convened every six months in ACCESS 2's three target provinces, the PCC reviews achievements, addresses challenges, mitigates risks, and provides strategic guidance to align program implementation with provincial priorities. (more…)