We build websitesappsAI toolssoftwareonline gameswhere people find what they need.that people actually use.that make tedious tasks easy.that's simple and just works.that people love to play.
Ralph & Grandsons is a Newcastle-based software consultancy specialising in websites, apps and AI implementation, with its own online games division. We work with clients on-site in Newcastle and remotely across Australia.
We build technology that simply works. Every project is clearly planned, properly built and supported after launch.
Core services: websites and apps, AI implementation, online games
Generations of engineers behind the name
Projects live: Housetrap, Freefall Sun Peaks and Newcastle Family Practice
What we do
All services →Design & Build
Websites and applications designed around your customers and easy for your team to manage.
Learn more → AI & SoftwareAI Implementation
Practical AI and automation built into the systems and processes you already use.
Learn more → Online GamesR&G Games
Our games division, developing online games for phones and browsers that bring people together.
Learn more →How we work
Our process →Free consultation
A no-obligation conversation about your goals, your current systems and what's slowing you down.
Proposal & fixed quote
A clear scope, timeline and fixed price, written in plain English before any work begins.
Design, build & review
Regular check-ins with working versions to review, so feedback shapes the project as it's built.
Launch & support
A smooth launch, training for your team, and ongoing support for as long as you need it.
Housetrap is ready to roll.
An in-person social deduction game for 5 to 30 players. The host runs the game from a laptop, everyone else joins on their phone with a room code, and each player is dealt a secret role. Then the table works out who to trust.
- 5–30 players
- Any device, no install
- Free to start
Previous projects
All projects →Housetrap
Social deduction party game for 5 to 30 players on their own phones. Designed, built and launched end to end.
LiveFreefall Sun Peaks
Shopify website and rental booking system for a ski rental business, growing revenue by more than $100,000 CAD in its first year.
LiveNewcastle Family Practice
Website redesign for a Newcastle general practice, built so reception staff can update team profiles, opening hours and news.
LiveSkinShare
Integration that sends dermoscopy images directly into the patient record in Bp Premier, removing manual uploads.
In developmentThree generations of engineers
Ralph & Grandsons is named after our founder's grandfather, Ralph, a structural engineer known for finishing every project to an exacting standard. His son Scott, an electrical and software engineer, is known for hands-on, practical delivery. Founder Luke Ellis brings both approaches to software and AI.
- GrandfatherRalphStructural engineer, known for an exacting finish
- FatherScottElectrical & software engineer, known for hands-on delivery
- FounderLukeBiomedical engineer · Data science & AI
Need help building something?
Whether it's a new website, an app, or a process you'd like to automate, book a free consultation and we'll talk through what's possible.
- Phone
- 0422 871 855
- enquiries@ralphandgrandsons.com
- Based
- Newcastle, NSW · working Australia-wide
- ABN
- 69 750 648 427