Why NPAA is the best union for nurses in Australia

Most nurses only find out what their membership is worth on their worst day at work. A complaint lands, or a manager asks for a "quick chat" with no warning.

That's a bad time to be on hold, to wonder where your fees actually went, or to find out what your protection does and doesn't cover. So here's what NPAA does, before you need it.

No waiting room

When something goes wrong at work, you need a person, not a queue.

We guarantee a response to all frontline member enquiries within 24 business hours (public holidays excepted). If you don't hear back, you get $25 off your next member payment.

If your issue needs a case manager, you'll be assigned one who contacts you within 24 hours. Our industrial team covers pay disputes, bullying, grievances and more. See how we've helped members.

Your fees work for you, not a political party

No membership fees are used to support any political party, so members can save up to 30% on annual fees compared to alternatives.

You stay under the same enterprise agreement and keep your right to vote on it, with the same pay increases, entitlements and back pay. You can also appoint an NPAA representative to the bargaining table.

Leadership on our State Executives changes every two years, so no one stays in power indefinitely.

Members also get 50% off the Nurses and Midwives Academy ($110 off the yearly plan). Email info@redacademy.com.au to set it up.

Protection for you and your registration

Our job is to protect your interests at work, and that includes your registration.

Membership includes Professional Indemnity protection from Red Union Workers' Mutual Limited at no extra cost:

• $10 million for each claim, under each section (Professional Indemnity, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability and Public Liability), with a $20 million combined aggregate
• Legal defence costs included within those limits, and nil excess
• Cover for services provided on or after 15 October 2015, plus 84 months after you register with NPAA as having ceased practice
• Students registered with NPAA are covered for their entire studies, including clinical placements

Protection covers members working as employees in covered roles. See who's covered and what's included.

Who can join

Employee Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Managers and Midwives can join as members. AINs, care workers, allied health professionals, paramedics and support staff can join as affiliates.

You look after everyone else. Let us look after you.

You spend every shift putting patients first. NPAA puts you first, from the first phone call to the outcome.

See pricing and join

Got a question first? Call 1300 263 374, email hotline@npaa.asn.au or book a call with our team.