Welcome to Griffith University, Dr Johnny Choi!

We are delighted to welcome Dr Johnny Choi to the School of Allied Health, Sport and Social Work as a Lecturer in Social Work.

Dr Choi brings a strong blend of academic expertise and practice experience in disability, psychosocial disability, and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). His PhD at The University of Queensland explored the recovery journeys of NDIS participants living with psychosocial disability, using narrative inquiry and co-designed research to highlight lived experiences and pathways to wellbeing.

Before joining academia, Dr Choi worked for over five years as an NDIS Support Coordinator and psychosocial recovery coach, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support individuals with complex needs. This experience informs his research and underscores his commitment to making disability systems more equitable, inclusive, and responsive.

Passionate about bridging research, policy, and practice, Dr Choi is eager to contribute to Griffith’s multidisciplinary research strengths and the advancement of disability practice and policy in Australia.

Please join us in welcoming Dr Johnny Choi to Griffith University!

Biography: Dr Johnny Choi is a Lecturer in Social Work whose research and teaching focus on disability, psychosocial disability, and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

His PhD study explored the lived experiences of persons with psychosocial disability through narrative inquiry and co-designed research, with a particular interest in recovery and wellbeing across personal, relational, and socio-structural contexts.

Before joining academia, Dr Choi worked for over five years as a NDIS Support Coordinator and psychosocial recovery coach, supporting individuals with complex needs to navigate disability systems.

This practice experience has informed his research and underpins his commitment to improving the responsiveness, equity, and inclusivity of the NDIS system.

He is passionate about bridging research, policy, and practice to ensure disability systems better serve individuals and their families.