SBS (Special Broadcasting Service)

SBS, Australia's multiplatform public broadcaster

The Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) presents itself as Australia's most diverse broadcaster and as a multiplatform media organisation. Its offering combines free-to-air television, radio and digital services, with news and entertainment content in several languages. The organisation itself situates its work within the Australian audiovisual landscape with the stated aim of inviting audiences to explore and respect a diverse world.

Six free-to-air television channels

SBS's television portfolio consists of six distinct channels: SBS, NITV, SBS VICELAND, SBS Food, SBS World Movies and SBS WorldWatch. This structure allows it to cover different genres, from current affairs to international cinema, as well as food and content specifically for Indigenous communities.

Radio in more than 60 languages

SBS's radio network serves more than 60 communities in their own language. Multilingual programming is one of the features the organisation highlights in its activity, and it is also reflected in its digital offering, where content is presented in more than 60 languages, including Greek, Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Italian, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, Punjabi, Nepali, Urdu and Filipino.

SBS On Demand and digital offering

The SBS On Demand platform brings together more than 11,000 hours of free content, with news, drama series, documentaries and SBS original productions. The service is presented as accessible anytime and anywhere, and is complemented by its own apps for iOS and Android, as well as podcasts distributed on the main audio platforms.

News, sport and specialised content

Its news activity includes national and international news, with programmes and summaries available in different formats. In sport, SBS broadcasts live events and offers a specific free streaming platform, with a schedule that the site details through competition times such as the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, the Arabian Gulf Cup 2026 or the Sparkassen Munsterland Giro 2026. The food section brings together recipes, television programmes and features, while the Indigenous section collects films, documentaries and series by creators from Australia's First Peoples and other countries.

Educational resources and podcasts

SBS maintains classroom materials aligned with the school curriculum, including proposals on NAIDOC Week, the celebration of Diwali or the creation of a consent culture. Its podcast catalogue includes titles such as SBS Football Podcast, For The Culture, Queer Renegades, Head Above Water, Fallout: Spies on Norfolk Island, Grave Matters, Comedy Karma or Uncle Charlie: The Invisible Hero, as well as programmes dedicated to learning English and daily current affairs.

Acknowledgement of Country

The organisation declares its acknowledgement of the Traditional Custodians of Country and their continued connection to the lands, skies and waters of Australia, a mention that appears prominently on its homepage.