Ways to listen


On AM/FM radio

We broadcast on both the AM and FM frequencies in Melbourne and Sydney, and on either the AM or FM frequencies in other major centres around Australia.


SBS Self Help Retransmission Subsidy Scheme
The SBS Self Help scheme can assist small communities that do not currently have access to SBS TV or radio programs to provide retransmission of SBS programming in their local area, by providing funding assistance for the cost of setting up a local retransmission facility.  More info here

On digital radio

Digital radio is a new, exciting way to listen to your favourite SBS Radio programs. SBS Digital Radio offers you more quality news, features, information and sports coverage in your language.

Online

Listen Again

Missed your favourite show? You can listen again to the latest program online after it has gone to air.

How do I listen again to SBS radio programmes on my computer?
SBS Radio streams the latest programs on demand.  To listen you will need to download and install the free RealPlayer.

What is RealPlayer and how do I get it?
RealPlayer is a downloadable application.

To get the Realplayer:

Step by step:
1. Visit the Realplayer download website.
2. Click the link to commence the download.
3. Remember that after downloading the software you need to install it. Find the downloaded file on your computer and (on Windows systems) double click on it to start the installation process. 

Listen Live/Live streaming

SBS Radio offers live streaming online for special events such as the Socceroos World Cup Qualifiers.  Live streaming allows you to listen to the radio's live broadcast via your computer.

How do I listen to live streaming?
When available live streaming will appear as a link on the SBS Radio website - usually as appearing as "Listen Live" or "Live Streaming".  Simply click the link to launch the live streaming with your computer's preferred media player.

Podcasts

SBS programs are also made available as podcasts or as audio highlights you can listen to on demand.  Podcasting allows you to subscribe to a feed of the latest audio from a particular program or simply listen again to program highlights in mp3 format. 

On digital TV

SBS radio is also available through a set top box or digital TV. 

Free view digital TV

Generally the two radio signals are automatically scanned in. The logical channel numbers for our radio services are Channel 38 for SBS Radio 1, and Channel 39 for SBS Radio 2.

Cable and satellite TV

SBS radio can be found on Foxtel channels 867 and 868 and on Austar channels 40 and 41.