Original sentence: The Clontarf Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that attempting to improve the lives and career prsospects of young Aboriginal men, using football as an encouragement.The organisation was founded by Gerard Neesham in 2000
Edited sentence: A specialist employment officer is employed to do this as well as to provide support until the graduate becomes comfortable with his new job and surroundings.All activities are structured to ensure the development and enhancement of life skills.Apply themselves to the study of appropriate courses.Attend school regularly.But it is not a sporting program.Clontarf combines mentoring with a broad range of extra-curricular activities to expose participants to a wide range of life experiences which challenge and develop them.Each Clontarf Academy, formed in partnership with the local school, is focussed on encouraging behavioural change, developing positive attitudes, assisting students to complete school and secure employment.Embrace the Academy's requirements for behaviour and self discipline.Fundamental to this, is the development of values, skills and abilities that will assist the boys to achieve better life outcomes.Highlight activities include interstate and regional tours, school camps, inter-Academy events and excursions.In order to remain in the Academy, members must consistently endeavour to:.Participants are involved in leadership camps and personal development activities throughout the year.Participants are offered an opportunity to succeed and hence to raise their self-esteem through participation in the popular sport of Australian rules football or Rugby League.The Clontarf Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that exists to improve the education, discipline, self esteem, life skills and employment prospects of young Aboriginal men and by doing so, equip them to participate more meaningfully in society.Through a diverse mix of activities, the full-time, local Clontarf staff mentor and counsel students while the school caters for the educational needs of each student.Upon completing the programme graduates are helped to find employment.Using the passion that Aboriginal boys have for football allows Clontarf to attract the boys to school