Protection without the politics

NPAV 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 $195 with us because none of your dues go to the ALP. See T&Cs for details.

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NPAA Members SAVE 50% Off CPD Learning

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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Case Win: Compensation for a Withdrawn Job Offer

Oct 7, 2026 by NPAV

A withdrawn job offer is not always the end of it.

A new role, and a resignation.Our member, a nurse, was offered a...

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Case Win: Redundancy Turned Into a New Placement

Sep 30, 2026 by NPAV

A temporary change in what you can manage at work should not cost you your job.

Our member was put through a...

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CODE BLACKOUT: Victoria’s Hospital Crisis Has Gone Too Far

May 27, 2025 by NPAV

Every nurse and midwife in Victoria knows what it means to finish a shift with your heart racing — not because of...

A Proud Red Union Partner

NPAV 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 Victoria (NPAV) is a professional association. 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. Savings of over $195 are just the beginning.