Welcome to SBS

Who we are

As Australia’s most diverse broadcaster, the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) holds a unique place in the Australian media landscape, inspiring all Australians to explore, respect and celebrate our diverse world and in doing so, contributes to an inclusive and cohesive society.

Today, SBS is a modern, multiplatform media organisation with a free-to-air TV portfolio spanning six distinctive channels in SBS, NITV, SBS VICELAND, SBS Food, SBS World Movies and SBS WorldWatch; an extensive SBS Audio network providing over 60 communities with services in their own language; and an innovative digital offering, including SBS On Demand, available to audiences anytime and anywhere.

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World Radio Day 2025

To understand more, we chatted with two of its team members – Efthymios (Themi) Kallos, SBS Greek Executive Producer and Sumeet Kaur, SBS Punjabi Executive Producer – who share their thoughts on SBS Audio’s journey until now and into the future.

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Celebrate Lunar New Year with SBS

SBS is celebrating the Year of the Snake across its multilingual network, bringing entertainment, documentaries, competitions, food odysseys, music, teaching resources, community events and a special SBS On Demand collection, free and available to all Australians. 

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Wilder, tougher and more extreme than ever

Smash-hit survival series Alone Australia is back with its most daring season yet. Premiering with a double episode on Wednesday 26 March at 7.30pm on SBS and SBS On Demand.

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Our Platforms

What began in 1975 as a set of radio programs in a handful of languages is today an innovative, multi-platform network unlike any other globally. SBS has continuously evolved to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse nation.

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SBS
Distinctive Australian storytelling, in-depth international news, major sports events, and cutting-edge dramas and documentaries. 
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NITV
Indigenous storytelling and news, helping connect all Australians with First Nations peoples, culture and history.
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SBS VICELAND
Cutting-edge, culturally-curious, contemporary entertainment and documentaries for the young and young at heart.
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SBS On Demand
Australia’s most distinctive streaming destination with over 15,000 hours of premium Australian and global content.
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SBS Audio
With over 60 languages, the world’s most linguistically diverse audio network, available on radio, online, podcasts, digital television and social media.
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SBS World Movies
24/7 celebration of the diversity of world cinema, on free-to-air and in HD.
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SBS Food
Australia's only 24/7 free-to-air foodie channel, exploring the world through cooking, cuisine and culinary adventures. 
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SBS WorldWatch
Keeping Australians connected to the global perspective with 24/7 news in more than 35 languages.