They have found fulfilment in the aged care sector after exhaustion or alleged ageism ruled them out of their previous industries.
"Each day is different. I'm working one-on-one with older individuals, and I think to myself 'I should have done this earlier'," Mr Asims said.
ABS data for February 2025 showed 5,574,300 people aged 45 and over had a job, 736,000 of which were aged 65 and over.