Protection without the politics

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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NPAA Members: 50% Off CPD Platform

Streamline your CPD requirements with our partner AHPRA-compliant platform Nurses & Midwives Academy.

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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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Riverlands Nurses Sound Alarm on Safety Risks

Apr 15, 2026 by NPAA

THE Frightening unsafe REALITY A line has been crossed and lives are at risk. Nurses working in high-risk...

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Momentum That Starts With Members

Apr 15, 2026 by NPAA

Nursing isn’t easy. It’s high pressure, high stakes, and every decision carries weight. When conditions fall short,...

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Reproductive Health Leave: It's Not a Perk, It's Overdue!

Apr 14, 2026 by NPAA

For decades, nurses and midwives have had to “tough it out” or burn through sick leave to manage their reproductive...

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.