Workplace bullying - what to do about it?

I have written some posts on this before, but I have been involved for many years with my employer in a long ongoing dispute where I was bullied. As a result of reporting the bullying, I experienced hostiity, victimisation and other terrible tactics from my workplace.

I'm worried how Australian workplaces treat people who have been bullied or discriminated against, particularly in cases that involve psychological damage (or MI). I have been reading up on this topic and they are finding that in many cases reporting workplace bullying or discrimination can actually make it worse. This has certainly been my experience.

See link: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-07-27/williams-workplace-bullying/4156378

It is concerning because as this article states

'...without a doubt, in nearly every situation, once the litigation process starts, the (alleged) victim just gets worse and worse until they are so sick they never work again. It's very sad, isn't it?

Has anyone come out the other side with a good outcome from reporting workplace bullying? It honestly seems like the best outcome is to resign and try to move forward.

I'm really interested in hearing from others who have been through this. Also, any researchers out there? This would be a good research topic as I think as something really needs to be done - it is terrible what is going on in some workplaces.