SBS Learn

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What SBS Learn is

SBS Learn provides free Australian Curriculum-aligned resources for teachers and educators, covering Foundation through Year 12. Its materials include downloadable lesson plans, activities, classroom resources and short clips curated from SBS and NITV content. Teachers can save and share resources with colleagues and students, and browse by subject and year. Coverage includes English, mathematics, science, humanities and social sciences, the arts, technologies, health and physical education, and languages, with links to curriculum priorities, capabilities and connections. The service focuses on multicultural and First Nations education. Clips include guided questions, classroom activities and curriculum links to encourage discussion and critical thinking. Some materials may become unavailable when their SBS or NITV content is out of licence. For classroom viewing of full episodes, SBS Learn points teachers to ClickView or their school’s resource centre. SBS Learn is the schools-based education arm of SBS and has developed teacher resources since 2015; it is headquartered in Crows Nest, New South Wales, Australia. It also offers an email newsletter and a contact form for questions or resource requests.

Who it suits

It suits Australian teachers and educators planning lessons for primary and secondary students across Foundation to Year 12. Its multicultural and First Nations materials may be particularly relevant to educators seeking those perspectives.

What it does well

Free resources aligned to the Australian Curriculum
Covers Foundation through Year 12
Includes lesson plans, activities and classroom clips
Resources can be downloaded, saved and shared
Focuses on multicultural and First Nations education

What to know first

Some resources may leave when content licences end
Full-episode classroom viewing is directed elsewhere
The pages do not describe student accounts or an LMS

Limits

The free plan provides Australian Curriculum-aligned digital learning resources for teachers and educators. Some materials may become unavailable when their SBS or NITV content is out of licence.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Free	Free Australian Curriculum-aligned digital learning resources for teachers and educators; resources are ready to download, save and share	Free

As sbs.com.au lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Visit the SBS Learn website.
Browse resources by subject and year.
Download, save or share the materials you want to use.
Subscribe by email to receive resource updates, if desired.
For classroom viewing of full episodes, use ClickView or your school’s resource centre.

Verdict

SBS Learn offers a broad set of free curriculum-connected materials for classroom planning and discussion. Teachers should account for possible licence-related removals and use other channels for full-episode viewing.

Questions

Is SBS Learn free?

Yes. Its plan is Free, priced at $0, and its digital learning resources are described as free.

What year levels does SBS Learn cover?

Resources cover Foundation through Year 12.

What subjects and curriculum areas are included?

Coverage includes English, mathematics, science, humanities and social sciences, the arts, technologies, health and physical education, and languages. It also connects with curriculum priorities such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures, Asia and Australia’s Engagement with Asia, and Sustainability.

Can teachers download and share materials?

Yes. Teachers can download, save and share lesson plans, activities, classroom materials and classroom-friendly clips.

Can teachers watch full episodes in class through SBS Learn?

For classroom viewing of full episodes, SBS Learn directs teachers to ClickView or their school’s resource centre.

Who makes SBS Learn?

SBS Learn is the schools-based education arm of SBS. It has developed teacher resources since 2015.

Facts from SBS Learn's own pages

Accessibility: SBS Learn says it strives to meet International Web Accessibility standards. · sbs.com.au, 11 Oct 2026
Audience: Its resources are designed for teachers and educators supporting students from Foundation through Year 12. · sbs.com.au, 11 Oct 2026
Browse: Teachers can browse resources by subject and year, including English, mathematics, science, humanities and social sciences, and the arts. · sbs.com.au, 11 Oct 2026
Classroom clips: Curated short SBS and NITV videos include guided questions, classroom activities and curriculum links to support discussion and critical thinking. · sbs.com.au, 10 Oct 2026
Classroom viewing: For classroom viewing of full episodes, SBS Learn directs teachers to ClickView or their school’s resource centre. · sbs.com.au, 10 Oct 2026
Company: SBS Learn is the schools-based education arm of SBS and has developed teacher resources since 2015. · sbs.com.au, 10 Oct 2026
Content access limit: Some resources may become unavailable when their content is out of licence on SBS or NITV. · sbs.com.au, 10 Oct 2026
Content sources: SBS Learn resources are connected to SBS and NITV content. · sbs.com.au, 11 Oct 2026
Curriculum: Resources are tailored to the Australian Curriculum (Version 9) and cover all learning areas. · sbs.com.au, 11 Oct 2026
Curriculum connections: Resources connect to Cross Curriculum Priorities, General Capabilities and Curriculum Connections. · sbs.com.au, 11 Oct 2026
Curriculum coverage: Its resources cover Foundation through Year 12 and connect to curriculum priorities, capabilities and learning areas. · sbs.com.au, 10 Oct 2026
Downloads: Teachers can download, save and share resources, including classroom-friendly clips. · sbs.com.au, 10 Oct 2026
Focus: SBS Learn specialises in multicultural and First Nations educational content. · sbs.com.au, 11 Oct 2026
Founded: 2015 · sbs.com.au, 28 Sept 2026
Free downloads: SBS Learn describes its digital learning resources for teachers and educators as free. · sbs.com.au, 11 Oct 2026
Free resources: SBS Learn describes its Australian Curriculum-aligned digital learning resources as free. · sbs.com.au, 10 Oct 2026
Headquarters: Crows Nest, New South Wales, Australia · sbs.com.au, 28 Sept 2026
Limit: The site provides teaching resources and materials; the opened pages do not describe a learning management system or student accounts. · sbs.com.au, 11 Oct 2026
Newsletter: Visitors can subscribe to receive the latest teacher resources by email; the subscription form requires an email address and location. · sbs.com.au, 11 Oct 2026
Purpose: SBS Learn is SBS’s schools-based education arm, creating curriculum-aligned materials for teachers. · sbs.com.au, 11 Oct 2026
Resource activities: The Alone Australia resource includes collaborative activities, discussion questions, research tasks, differentiated scaffolds and outdoor learning activities. · sbs.com.au, 10 Oct 2026
Resource formats: Resources include ready-to-download lesson plans, activities and classroom materials, with classroom-friendly clips. · sbs.com.au, 11 Oct 2026
Sharing: Resources are ready to download, save and share with colleagues and students. · sbs.com.au, 11 Oct 2026
Support: Teachers can contact SBS Learn with questions, resource requests, suggestions or stories using its contact form. · sbs.com.au, 11 Oct 2026

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