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NPAA members save ~30% on their membership fees and subscription to RUSH when compared to ALP-registered trade unions, without sacrificing legal protection, PI insurance or peace of mind. You save up to $270 with us because none of your dues go to the ALP. See T&Cs for details.

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Streamline your CPD requirements with the Nurses & Midwives Academy. An AHPRA-compliant partner.

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Your membership includes:

✓ A growing library of CPD courses and practical tools, created by nurses and midwives
✓ New courses added regularly based on what you need most
✓ Smart CPD tracker that logs your learning and keeps you organised
✓ Audit-ready reports with built-in learning needs and reflections for each course

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Shift Happens: Why Fatigue in Healthcare Can No Longer Be Ignored

Jul 16, 2026 by NPAA

You already know shift work is hard on your body. You've known it since your first double. What you might not know is...

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TUH Update: We're Not Letting This Drop

Jul 7, 2026 by NPAA

Following the serious patient and staff safety concerns raised through NPAA's TUH survey, we wrote to the Townsville...

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REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH LEAVE: Your Body Is Not a Workplace Policy. Here's What We're Doing About It.

Jun 22, 2026 by NPAA

Queensland Health introduced Reproductive Health Leave (RHL) in September 2024 with a clear purpose: to reduce stigma...

A Proud Red Union Partner

NPAA is proudly supported by Red Union Support Hub.

Red Union Support Hub is a subscription service that services and joins subscribers to its various professional associations and trade union affiliates. RUSH supports nurses, teachers, doctors, police officers and miscellaneous workers all across Australia.

By joining, you will be joining a group of workers over 20,000 strong!

By referring a friend to any Red Union Organisation, you will receive a discount on your next subscription payment. See which professional associations you can refer to here.

The Nurses' Professional Association of Australia (NPAA) is an industrial association whose principal purpose is to protect and promote the interests of members in matters concerning their employment or professional engagement. No membership fees are used to support any political party (including the ALP), so we are able to source and/or provide representation for all members, on all issues, better than our competitors. RUSH subscribers are joined to both NPAA, and their relevant State-based professional association upon subscribing.