The factors driving neighbourhood trust, and therefore social integration, are numerous and complex. There is no simple, straightforward solution to strengthen social integration. The limitations of public policy have to be recognised and respected,
especially in regards to people being free to develop the relationships they want.

The recommendations in this report seek to give individuals the tools – specifically, English language capability – to better integrate socially, and reform institutions – specifically, primary and secondary schools – to enable young people, but also parents, to have better opportunities to integrate with those from different ethnic and religious backgrounds.

Published in July 2019 by Bright Blue.