Child Genius is an Australian reality competition series, hosted by Susan Carland and broadcast on SBS. The show involves a group of gifted children completing a series of tasks to gain the title of child genius. Gifted consultant and Chairman of Mensa International's Gifted Youth Committee Alan D. Thompson appeared for Australian Mensa.
The first season featured 19 participants ranging in age from seven to 12 years old.
Nathan, a 12-year-old from Brisbane, was the winner of the first season of Child Genius Australia.
Season 2 was reduced from six episodes to four and increased the focus on the parents' stories. It featured 16 children aged eight to 12.
The series is produced specifically by Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia.