What is SBS in Australia?
SBS, the Special Broadcasting Service, is a public broadcaster in Australia that focuses on multicultural and multilingual programming. It runs television channels, radio services in many languages and the SBS On Demand streaming service.
SBS was established in 1978, first as a radio service in several languages to serve migrant communities. SBS Television began in 1980.
SBS radio broadcasts in dozens of languages, providing news and information to communities from around the world. Its television channels show international news, films, documentaries and sport.
Channels and content
SBS operates several channels, including SBS, SBS Viceland, SBS Food, SBS World Movies and NITV, the National Indigenous Television channel.
SBS is known for broadcasting the FIFA World Cup, the Tour de France and the Eurovision Song Contest in Australia. Its coverage of Eurovision helped Australia become a participating country from 2015.
Unlike the ABC, SBS is partly funded by advertising, though it is also funded by the federal government. Its programs reflect Australia's cultural diversity.
SBS also runs news and information services online and through apps, including content translated into dozens of languages. Its food programs and cooking shows have helped introduce Australians to cuisines from around the world.