Nurses Professional Association of Australia

Protection without the politics

You choose who represents you at work. NPAA is independent and run by nurses, and none of your membership fees go to political donations. Your fees pay for workplace support, legal protection and Professional Indemnity for eligible members. See our Go Local plan to put nurses in charge of hospitals.

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Why members choose NPAA

Run by nurses, for nurses

Independent and member-run

NPAA's elected executive must be nurses, so the people making decisions know the job first-hand.

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  • $100 for you and your friend When a friend joins with your referral, you both get $100 credit toward your membership fees.
  • 200 raffle entries per referral Every friend who joins and stays a current member adds 200 entries to your tally in the annual draw. There's no limit.
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Your fees stay out of politics

NPAA does not donate to any political party, including the ALP. Your fees pay for member support, workplace protection and the services on our services page. Check our current fees on the join page and compare them with what you pay now.

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NPAA members get 50% off premium CPD content

Meet your CPD requirements with the Nurses & Midwives Academy. NPAA members get 50% off premium content on the CPD platform. Join today and start learning now.

The platform gives you:

  • A growing library of CPD courses and practical tools, created by nurses and midwives
  • New courses added regularly, based on what you need most
  • A 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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Questions about CPD? Email info@nursesandmidwivesacademy.com.au.

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Proudly part of the Red Union Network

NPAA is a professional association, and part of the Red Union Network, a group of independent, worker-led associations across Australia and New Zealand. Being part of the network means your membership draws on shared industrial expertise, legal resources and advocacy experience, while NPAA stays independently governed.

No NPAA membership fees are used to support any political party, including the ALP.

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