For Evelyn Henderson and Kim Hunt, the cracked and uneven footpaths in their country town are more than just an eyesore — they are a problem that stops some residents from getting to where they need to go.

“We’ve got a lot of disabled people and elderly people that have fallen over [due to] broken concrete,” Ms Henderson said.

“It can be very frustrating when the community is not always accessible.”

Ms Henderson and Ms Hunt have been trying to draw attention to the broken footpaths in their hometown of Stawell.

But as cash-strapped councils struggle to keep up with their maintenance and program obligations, the humble footpath is being left behind.