Information For New Arrivals

If you have just arrived in Australia, welcome! We would love for you to join our community.

Reliable Resources From SBS

The Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) was founded on the belief that all Australians, regardless of geography, age, cultural background or language skills, should have access to high quality, independent, culturally-relevant Australian media, and be able to participate in public life. SBS provides a trustworthy source of information in sixty different languages. We’ve identified some of their most useful resources for new arrivals below.

  • The SBS Settlement Guide

    With practical, easy to understand information in your language the SBS Settlement Guide is a unique place where migrants can find information about life in Australia.

    The SBS Settlement Guide in Pashto , Dari and English.

  • SBS Multilingual Coronavirus Portal

    The SBS Multilingual Coronavirus portal provides accurate and timely information and news about COVID-19 here in Australia in over 60+ languages. For newly arrived migrants this resource provides essential information on the current status of the virus with daily updates as well as Public Health orders and important information on Vaccines.

    The SBS Multilingual Coronavirus Portal in Dari, Pashto and English.

  • SBS News and Current Affairs

    To be greeted with news and information in your own language will help you feel welcome and settle easier, and together we can do this.

    SBS provides services in both Dari and Pashto where you receive regular news, current affairs, community stories and more.

    SBS News and Current Affairs in Dari, Pashto and English.

  • SBS Radio App

    You can listen to SBS Pashto and SBS Dari on the radio, on a digital TV or stream it online, but the easiest way to find our is probably via the SBS Radio App.

    Find out more here.

    TIP: To find the relevant content in your preferred language use the language toggle in the top corner of the story you would like to share.