SBS Language Services Review
Welcome to the SBS Language Services Review website.
What is the Language Services Review?
SBS has a long and proud history of helping build belonging and connection for all people. The Language Services Review (LSR) is a process undertaken by SBS to examine our language offering and ensure our services reflect and meet the needs of Australia’s rapidly changing and increasingly diverse society.
The Review occurs every five years in line with the Australian Census and considers factors such as the public consultation feedback, Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census data, audience listening habits, migration to digital platforms, demographics and financial parameters.
The Review occurs every five years in line with the Australian Census and considers factors such as the public consultation feedback, Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census data, audience listening habits, migration to digital platforms, demographics and financial parameters.
What were the results of the LSR?
SBS will continue to serve over 60 diverse languages, representing 92% of Australia’s 5.6 million users of languages other than English - ranging from some of the largest language groups to some of the smallest.
This includes welcoming Bislama, Malay, Oromo, Tetum and Telugu to SBS, alongside growing the prominence of First Nation voices and responding to the high growth of migration from South Asia.
To view our full list of languages and other updates
This includes welcoming Bislama, Malay, Oromo, Tetum and Telugu to SBS, alongside growing the prominence of First Nation voices and responding to the high growth of migration from South Asia.
To view our full list of languages and other updates
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Any questions?
If you have any questions, please click on frequently asked questions. If your question is not included, please contact us via the SBS Help Centre.
Easy English Guide
Knowing our audience has a diverse range of communication needs, we’ve translated key information on the Language Services Review into Easy English. This is simple everyday language, supported with images.
