The NPAV was started by a group of nurses tired of the same old political and monopoly-style unions. There was too much politics, and not enough member support. Red Unions like the NPAV are the highest rated, fastest growing, most contactable and most reliable unions in Australia. Nurses who join the NPAV are guaranteed PI Insurance, Workplace protection and excellent member support. The NPAV also guarantees that no membership fees will ever be used to directly or indirectly financially support any political party.